#WorkingWednesday with Roberta Ebie
Name: Roberta Ebie
Where do you volunteer at? E.J.Thomas, Haven of Rest
What do you like best about Volunteering? I like that I'm giving back to the community when people volunteer we are helping them provide resources and services to others
How does volunteering make you feel? It makes me happy I'm happy to give back and learn new things I feel included and I love to talk to new people
What have you learned by volunteering? I have learned social skills what it takes to operate functions learned new resources in the community I've learned how things behind the scenes work
How long have you volunteered here? I have been volunteering for six years
How did start volunteering here? My staff Krystie helped me.
Do you think volunteering has helped you with your job? I think these experiences will help me with a new job
Can other people volunteer here too? Yes
How can they find out more? I recommend going online to learn about volunteering or calling the place you want to volunteer
Volunteer leads to Career!
April is National Volunteer Month—a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by donating their time and talents to worthy causes.
Volunteering doesn't just help your favorite charity—it's also a great way to build skills and maybe even find your next job.
“According to a recent federal study by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that oversees AmeriCorps and Senior Corps,
Volunteering is also a gateway to jobs. The study found that
volunteers have a 27% higher likelihood of finding a job after being out of work than non-volunteers.
volunteers without a high school diploma have a 51% higher likelihood of finding employment.
volunteers living in rural areas have a 55% higher likelihood of finding employment.”
Other ways Volunteering helps lead to a career:
Learn new skills : Volunteering can be a get experience in areas your current or past jobs didn't provide.
Meet new networking contacts: You never know who you'll meet doing charity work.
Impress employers: Candidates who volunteer stand out in a positive way because of their passion for their community.
Resume Builder: Fill in employment gaps, add experience
Boost your self-esteem: Giving back makes you feel good and can boost your confidence.
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