Volunteering with Musafir gives you the opportunity to gain experience in a field that interests you while also connecting you with others who work in that field. This can be helpful if you are thinking about changing careers. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practise important skills that are used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organisation. This is true even if you have no intention of switching careers in the near future. After you have honed these skills in a volunteer position, you may find that you are more confident in expanding your horizons in your paid position at work.
Teaching you valuable job skills
Even though you aren’t getting paid for your time spent volunteering, that doesn’t mean the skills you pick up aren’t valuable. There are many opportunities for volunteering that provide extensive training. You could, for instance, gain experience as a crisis counsellor while volunteering for a women’s shelter, or you could become knowledgeable about art history while donating your time to work as a docent at a museum.
You may already have some skills, but by volunteering you can add to those skills and put them to use in ways that benefit the larger community. For instance, if you have a successful sales position, you could become a volunteer advocate for your favourite cause. In this capacity, you would be able to raise awareness for the cause while also further developing and improving your skills in public speaking, communication, and marketing.
Obtaining more experience in one’s field
The opportunity to gain experience in a new field without having to make a long-term commitment is one of the benefits of volunteering. Additionally, it is a fantastic opportunity to obtain practical experience in a different industry. In certain professions, you may have the opportunity to perform volunteer work directly at an organisation that is engaged in the kind of work that interests you. If you are considering a career in nursing, for instance, you might consider doing volunteer work for our senior citizen support project or help out in an assisted living facility.
Your time spent volunteering could lead to connections with professional organisations or internships that are beneficial to your professional development.
When it comes to volunteering, the only requirements are a positive attitude and a passion for the cause. It is not necessary to acquire new skills in order to have a rewarding experience volunteering; however, doing so can be beneficial to many people. It is important to keep in mind that the qualities of compassion, an open mind, a willingness to pitch in wherever help is needed, and a positive attitude are the most valuable contributions you can make to any volunteer effort.
