Identifying the right opportunities
- Let those within your organization and your trusted contacts know that you're looking for outside activities relevant to your job or skills.
- Explore your passions and see if groups connected to them have any open positions that will let you learn and develop.
- Seek out friends and colleagues who already have meaningful volunteer jobs and offer your help.
- Get your name, interests, and expertise out there through public speaking, social media, and publishing so people can offer possibilities to you.
- Pick a role that you are passionate about and where you make a measurable contribution.
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