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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nYour generation is more committed than any other generation to loving your\u00a0work, improving your skills and feeling you\u00a0are reaching your\u00a0potential. Millennials truly want to make a difference.\u00a0The holiday season and new year makes us think of others in need, and how we can actually do something about it.<\/p>\n
But when you\u2019re a full-time student, interning and<\/em> working, it may seem you barely have time to sleep, let alone volunteer. Giving time that you barely have to others is bound to be at the bottom of your priority list.<\/p>\n However, a recent study<\/a>\u00a0revealed that volunteering has actually shown to make you feel like you have more<\/em> time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \u201cThe results show that giving your time to others can make you feel more \u2018time affluent\u2019 and less time-constrained than wasting your time, spending it on yourself, or even getting a windfall of free time,\u201d says study researcher and Wharton professor Cassie Mogilner.<\/p>\n Even a simple commitment to help young kids at local schools or your fellow students edit papers, or making dinner once a month for those in need will definitely give you an edge in\u00a0your career and change your life in many ways. All good.<\/p>\n Volunteering is a win-win. You are first and foremost helping others and contributing to your community, and you are also learning new skills and trades at no cost. Perhaps you\u2019ll learn how to cook for 50, design and build homes, or conduct office work you haven\u2019t experienced before.<\/p>\n When employers are going through hundreds of resumes when you are applying for jobs down the road, the ones that stand out are the ones that have a unique story.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Perhaps you spent a summer taking care of animals, or maybe you learned a professional trade that is outside of your major. Bringing multiple and unique skills to the table will get an employer\u2019s attention, and you\u2019ll have a broader range of experience under your belt.<\/p>\n Want to save money on medical bills? Do good for the community.<\/p>\n Numerous research has shown that volunteering can help you gain a better sense of purpose and decrease isolation which in turn leads to lowered risk of depression and disease.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Instead of focusing on yourself all the time, you get out into a world where you see how some of the rest is living, allowing you to appreciate what you have. Being involved in a community and being social also improves your mental health and helps keep physical ailments at bay.<\/p>\n Washington, D.C. is full of leaders. There\u2019s no better way to learn how to become a great leader than to become involved in your community. Getting on the streets, listening to people\u2019s stories and helping them out is a great way to learn about what is going on socially and economically in people\u2019s lives. And, unlike being at the bottom of the totem poll when you\u2019re interning, you may be put in charge of projects when you\u2019re volunteering, such as running a food or clothing drive or helping orchestrate a fundraiser.<\/p>\n Having that much responsibility forces you to come into your leadership role earlier on in life, giving you more confidence to succeed in those roles when you graduate.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n When you volunteer at one or more places, you\u2019ll meet a mixture of people from all walks of life. It will increase your social contacts, and most likely you\u2019ll come into contact with professionals who may be hiring. Credentials aside, networking and showing your dedication and work to service will be a huge turn-on for anyone looking to hire. Someone you volunteered with sophomore year may really have loved working with you and may contact you when you graduate.<\/p>\n In addition, volunteering looks excellent on your resume, and more and more companies now are adding volunteering as a benefit to their employees because the CEOs are seeing its great benefits.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Jump on the bandwagon before<\/em> you enter the workforce to stay ahead of the game and stand out.<\/p>\n Whether you realize it or not, every person on the planet has a specific purpose and unique gifts to share. Those in need will greatly benefit from you.<\/em><\/p>\n They say when you give; you receive back tenfold.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n In addition to changing peoples\u2019 lives for the better, you\u2019ll contribute to a better community, and a better world, while discovering wonderful things about yourself along the way. All at absolutely no cost. And, yeah, you’ll feel good.<\/p>\n One Brick<\/a>: Connects volunteers to work at\u00a0local events, then adds a social plus\u00a0by getting them together over dinner.<\/p>\n Volunteer Match DC:<\/a>\u00a0Discover thousands of volunteer opportunities in DC<\/p>\n DC Central Kitchen<\/a>:\u00a0Combats hunger with recycled food.<\/p>\n Girls on the Run<\/a>: Love to run? Support girls in 3d \u2014\u00a08th grade use running to develop life skills<\/p>\nStart Volunteering in Small Ways<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nHere’s 5 More Reasons Why Volunteering is a Brilliant Career Move:<\/h2>\n
1. Volunteering\u00a0helps you develop new skills<\/h3>\n
2. It\u2019s good for your health<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3. You\u2019ll become a better leader<\/h3>\n
4. It increases your network and boosts your resume<\/h3>\n
5. You\u2019ll really make a difference<\/h3>\n
Want to get started volunteering? Here are some helpful local DC resources:<\/h2>\n
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