Volunteering Part Deux

[red_roses101]

So I found this position:
Time commitment for committee varies. We are looking for office volunteers that wish to offer a half day and/or a day or two a week.

Skills for Committees:
- Outgoing
- Strong communication skills
- Presentation skills an asset
- Ability to network
- Experience with recruitment, training, human resources ideal

Office (clerical) duties will include answering the telephones; taking phone, mail and walk-in memorial donations; filing and organizing materials for the different programs as well as working closely with a coordinator on a specific program.

Skills required for the Office volunteers are as follows:
- Good telephone manner
- Good command of the English language
- Attention to details
- Friendly, organized with neat work habits
- Ability to (handle more than one task at a time) multi-task
- Must be able to function in a busy environment

Benefits
- Apply/enhance leadership skills
- Meet new people, increase community contacts
- Be part of a winning and professional team of volunteers and staff

Interested individuals should forward their resumes to parishiltonisagoddess@rogers.com . Thank you.

Here's my resume: sorry I cannot post a pic...I deleted my Paint by mistake.
http://rapidshare.de/files/29658839/res_critique.doc
http://www.uploadhut.com/upload/96339.doc

LMK how I can adjust it towards this position

[red_roses101]

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[7jaii]

Isn't creating 2 threads excessive? Your behaviour doesn't seem mature enough for a leadership role and you're attitude is very selfish to say the least. Volunteer because your heart's into it, not to fill out 15 hours. Jokes man, no wonder you have a crush on Gordon... 2 peas in a pod.

If you believe in leadership roles then ask your homeowner association if something needs cleaning or brought to the city's attention. Lawns left unattended, overflowing garbage bins in parks, broken sidewalk stones... correcting these requires effort and benefits your whole neighbourhood. You'll also receive credit for your efforts if you really care.

Do you care?

[red_roses101]

Isn't creating 2 threads excessive? Your behaviour doesn't seem mature enough for a leadership role and you're attitude is very selfish to say the least. Volunteer because your heart's into it, not to fill out 15 hours. Jokes man, no wonder you have a crush on Gordon... 2 peas in a pod.

If you believe in leadership roles then ask your homeowner association if something needs cleaning or brought to the city's attention. Lawns left unattended, overflowing garbage bins in parks, broken sidewalk stones... correcting these requires effort and benefits your whole neighbourhood. You'll also receive credit for your efforts if you really care.

Do you care?

It's a follow-up.
How does my resume illustrate my behaviour?

[7jai]

Isn't creating 2 threads excessive? Your behaviour doesn't seem mature enough for a leadership role and you're attitude is very selfish to say the least. Volunteer because your heart's into it, not to fill out 15 hours. Jokes man, no wonder you have a crush on Gordon... 2 peas in a pod.

If you believe in leadership roles then ask your homeowner association if something needs cleaning or brought to the city's attention. Lawns left unattended, overflowing garbage bins in parks, broken sidewalk stones... correcting these requires effort and benefits your whole neighbourhood. You'll also receive credit for your efforts if you really care.

Do you care?


I grow weery for the future when I notice certain individuals talking about other peoples "matureness" and "behaviours" when it clearly shows they are not mature enough themselves since they tend to take pride into talking down other people's credentials and their capabilities...based on what?

Volunteer (either for credit hours, or "from the heart") still requires self-efforts to fullfill this promise. Who are you to criticize their efforts? Unfortunately I do not see you posting up in the careers forum for volunteer hours? Are you any better? It doesn't seem like you are well off either, or why else would you be spending the day replying negatively to a fellow RFD member who is looking for help and support? How about you re-assess your life, and then make a sound judgement aftewards.

I find it very immature how you would bring something "off topic" like how the OP likes Gordon. It just shows how incapable you are in responding to a serious question posed in the careers forum. Perhaps I should consider requesting a "kiddie corner" for the immature individuals who still can't speak properly in public with adults? I'll talk to my fellow deal addicts and fanatics about it. Maybe we can get a poll started just for you "7jaiiiiiii"

[will1087]

Volunteer (either for credit hours, or "from the heart") still requires self-efforts to fullfill this promise. Who are you to criticize their efforts? Unfortunately I do not see you posting up in the careers forum for volunteer hours? Are you any better? It doesn't seem like you are well off either, or why else would you be spending the day replying negatively to a fellow RFD member who is looking for help and support? How about you re-assess your life, and then make a sound judgement aftewards.

I find it very immature how you would bring something "off topic" like how the OP likes Gordon. It just shows how incapable you are in responding to a serious question posed in the careers forum. Perhaps I should consider requesting a "kiddie corner" for the immature individuals who still can't speak properly in public with adults? I'll talk to my fellow deal addicts and fanatics about it. Maybe we can get a poll started just for you "7jaiiiiiii"

The motivation isn't to help a cause but to finish their mandatory 40 hours. Its very self-serving and somewhat evident that the OP simply wants to add this to her resume and not contribute to a cause.

[red_roses101]

The motivation isn't to help a cause but to finish their mandatory 40 hours. Its very self-serving and somewhat evident that the OP simply wants to add this to her resume and not contribute to a cause.

I have no problem comitting to any cause, I did it last time...give me a cause and I will use my skills to address the issue.

[poorwingman]

Interested individuals should forward their resumes to parishiltonisagoddess@rogers.com . Thank you.




you're kidding me, right? that can't be real

[will1087]

I have no problem comitting to any cause, I did it last time...give me a cause and I will use my skills to address the issue.

Thats somewhat disingenuous. How can you be passionate about a cause that someone else picks for you?

[red_roses101]

Thats somewhat disingenuous. How can you be passionate about a cause that someone else picks for you?
Because I can....

[red_roses101]

you're kidding me, right? that can't be real

I'm protecting her anonymity.

[will1087]

Because I can....

You mean you're willing to do it to get your 40 hours right? :rolleyes:

[red_roses101]

You mean you're willing to do it to get your 40 hours right? :rolleyes:

If someone needs help, whatever be the reason, I am willing to help, as long as I can be the leader, I need things to be in my hands otherwise I am nervous. The 40 hours is their end of the deal...it's just a signature and/or letter of reference.

[M@rk]

The motivation isn't to help a cause but to finish their mandatory 40 hours. Its very self-serving and somewhat evident that the OP simply wants to add this to her resume and not contribute to a cause.

Who are you to judge what the OP's motives are? Honestly, I've done plenty of volunteering and know tons of people who do....almost no one does it just to "serve the community" (at least not the people still in school).

It's not even relevant. No matter what your intentions are, you're still there helping someone. Sure, I may be aiming for that reference letter or resume booster, but when I'm there, I forget all that and I'm putting just as much heart and commitment into my job as anyone else.

BTW, OP, I can't seem to download your resume. Also, don't be volunteering there just for the sake of volunteering. It should be relevant to your goals, because you can probably get a real job doing the same office work elsewhere, and a paid position will always look better than a volunteer one on your resume.

[will1087]

Who are you to judge what the OP's motives are? Honestly, I've done plenty of volunteering and know tons of people who do....almost no one does it just to "serve the community" (at least not the people still in school).

It's not even relevant. No matter what your intentions are, you're still there helping someone. Sure, I may be aiming for that reference letter or resume booster, but when I'm there, I forget all that and I'm putting just as much heart and commitment into my job as anyone else.

I'm irked that the OP wants to be thrown into a leadership position.

[red_roses101]

I'm irked that the OP wants to be thrown into a leadership position.
I think I have it what it takes...look at my resume.

http://www.uploadhut.com/upload/96339.doc

[M@rk]

I'm irked that the OP wants to be thrown into a leadership position.

Well, I think she lowered her standards a little bit since her last thread... office work isn't quite leadership no matter how good you make it look :razz:

OP, I think what you should've been looking for (too late now) is summer camps... you volunteer for a couple weeks (the length of the camp), no commitments expected. It's also considered a leadership role because you're helping children.

What really irks me is people that join stable-type positions and leave immediately after completing their hours. I mean, yes, we all have our intentions, but do they have to be such b****es about it?

[7jaii]

Who are you to judge what the OP's motives are? Honestly, I've done plenty of volunteering and know tons of people who do....almost no one does it just to "serve the community" (at least not the people still in school).
If you follow OP's original thread, she spells out her motivation.

Perhaps I should consider requesting a "kiddie corner" for the immature individuals who still can't speak properly in public with adults? I'll talk to my fellow deal addicts and fanatics about it. Maybe we can get a poll started just for you "7jaiiiiiii"
Jokes man, I don't know why you're baiting me but that's your perogative. Why don't you ask M@rk to change his avatar since it's too close to yours?

[M@rk]

I think I have it what it takes...look at my resume.

http://www.uploadhut.com/upload/96339.doc

You're definitely fine....

first, these types of positions aren't that much in demand.

second, you do have some experience, and even if you didn't, it's OK because the whole point of volunteering is to gain experience (and help at the same time)

[red_roses101]

Well, I think she lowered her standards a little bit since her last thread... office work isn't quite leadership no matter how good you make it look :razz:

OP, I think what you should've been looking for (too late now) is summer camps... you volunteer for a couple weeks (the length of the camp), no commitments expected. It's also considered a leadership role because you're helping children.

What really irks me is people that join stable-type positions and leave immediately after completing their hours. I mean, yes, we all have our intentions, but do they have to be such b****es about it?

My original summer plan was to get a job, didn't work out...I should started hunting in May, but a summer job was the last thing in my mind. So I decided to do volunteering early July, I realized that some places require resumes...my first one didn't require anything, I just showed up and got it. So I got my resume made by end of August...I've been looking for quite some time, I can't find anything meaningful. I don't plan on ditching them after I'm done, I don't mind staying, I can make most weekends...I have 8 classes at once so I don't have much time because of homework.

[7jaii]

I don't plan on ditching them after I'm done, I don't mind staying, I can make most weekends...I have 8 classes at once so I don't have much time because of homework.
That's an improved attitude from your first thread. I had to finish my hours too and found they focused on the interview. A resume is needed but they only look at it to fill a spot. You're looking for leadership spots so you should highlight leadership roles in your resume. And ask your references to highlight those skills too. Looks good :D

[red_roses101]

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[will1087]

I apologize if i'm unfairly criticizing.

Anywho,

The job might be an extremely good oppertunity to make contacts (which will come in handy when you're looking for a summer job) and to get a handle of how the office enviroment works.

If you do an awesome job there, they might even offer you a paid-position.

If i might ask, which organization/company is this with?

Be prepared to do some really meaningless jobs though - aka b*tch work.

[red_roses101]

I apologize if i'm unfairly criticizing.

Anywho,

The job might be an extremely good oppertunity to make contacts (which will come in handy when you're looking for a summer job) and to get a handle of how the office enviroment works.

If you do an awesome job there, they might even offer you a paid-position.

If i might ask, which organization/company is this with?

Be prepared to do some really meaningless jobs though - aka b*tch work.

Heart and Stroke Foundation...

can someone plz critique my resume as well.

[coolspot]

I'm irked that the OP wants to be thrown into a leadership position.

Same here. I'm glad the OP is having such a hard time finding a position. ;)

What really irks me is people that join stable-type positions and leave immediately after completing their hours. I mean, yes, we all have our intentions, but do they have to be such b****es about it?

100% in agreement. In the past before the government instituted the mandatory hours ... students volunteered because it was "fun" and it looked good on the resume. Now... it's blatantly 100% selfish motivates :(

[red_roses101]

Same here. I'm glad the OP is having such a hard time finding a position. ;)



100% in agreement. In the past before the government instituted the mandatory hours ... students volunteered because it was "fun" and it looked good on the resume. Now... it's blatantly 100% selfish motivates :(
:(

[red_roses101]

well...I sent it...I included a little letter explaining why I'm a good fit. We'll see how it goes..

[Maximaro]

I'm going to say some things for your resume, and they aren't necessarily concerning helping you get this volunteer job.

- what you've written is in point form and therefore does not need a period at the end of it
- you placed two points on one line, some of it doesn't link together
- I doubt it matters when you're getting your OSSD
- There is some issue with grammar
- Some of it is redundant

[Madchester]

I did 300 hrs of volunteering during high school, but that was diddly-squat compared to some ppl who did in excess of 1000+ hrs.

Our school had this 50 hr minimum to meet diploma requirements, most ppl ended up doing at least 100 hrs.

As advice for future volunteers, most organizations begin looking for summer candidates around March or April. Just call their volunteering dept. for openings.