Build your Career...Volunteer!

Have you ever considered volunteering?
It is a great opportunity to enhance your career, especially in the United States. Here are some of the reasons:

1

Gain Experience
Volunteering is a great way to gain work experience and strengthen your resume while waiting for a work permit in the US. There are many opportunities for volunteering in various fields such as teaching, research and writing, computer programming, etc. Many volunteer positions also exist at the World Bank Family Network (WBFN). To learn more contact WBFN Welcoming 202-473-8751.

2

Get References and Recommendations
Employers often write recommendations for their volunteer workers. US employers usually place more importance on recommendations from other employers within the United States. Volunteering is a great way to get good references while waiting for a work permit.

3

Network
Networking is essential in finding a good job. By volunteering some of your time at a business, a non-profit organization, or a government agency, you not only get to know the people there, but also become a part of their wider circle.

Make New Friends...Volunteer!

Moreover...
Volunteering is not only for those who want to improve their careers; it is also a way to socialize!

1

Enlarge your circle of friends
Volunteering, either for a single event or on an on-going basis, is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Best of all, it is on your own time and on your own terms!!

2

Connect with people who share your interests
Volunteering can provide opportunities for meeting people who share similar interests and experiences, be they quilting, reading, outdoor activities, watching movies, or your professional expertise.

3

Learn about other cultures
Volunteering, especially at places like the World Bank Family Network (WBFN), is a great way to learn about other cultures and truly be a part of a global family.

Being a volunteer has different meaning for different people. Please do share your stories with us.

Interview with Louise Shimizu; by Oxana Holtmann; Mosaic April 2004

Internship with Meridian International Center; by Oxana Holtmann; Mosaic 2004

Interview with Patrick White, a President of the Marco Polo Society; by Oxana Holtmann and Peter Sullivan, Mosaic June 2004

Interview with Radhika S. Minocha and Grace K. Forgwei; by Oxana Holtmann, Mosaic June 2004

Interview with Mayra Neal; by Mari Parker, Mosaic March 2005

“Hooked on HTML”; Mari Parker interviews Gilda Dadush, Mosaic April 2005

Global Education Week Mosaic May 2005

Interview with a short-term WBFN volunteer—Gesa Stender; Mosaic October 2005