LI VOLUNTEER CENTER EXPLAINS THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERING
July 8, 2009 – During these difficult economic times, when unemployment is at an all-time high and the job market is highly competitive, volunteering can set you apart from your competition while on the job hunt. Join the Long Island Volunteer Center, an affiliate of HandsOn Network, in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County as they present a free workshop entitled, The Value of Volunteering on Wednesday, July 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Girl Scouts of Nassau County headquarters.
“We hope attendees will gain a new understanding of how volunteering helps an organization fulfill its mission, but also helps distinguish job applicants from others in an increasingly large pool of talented candidates,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. “Although volunteering doesn’t take the place of paid work, it can allow you to develop existing skills or learn new ones; thus making you more marketable in today’s workplace.”
Presented by Diana O’Neill, Executive Director of the Long Island Volunteer Center, attendees will learn how volunteers provide support to any organization, but also how volunteering connects them with prominent leaders in government, business and other nonprofits. Discussion on how to build meaningful relationships with the kind of influencers who make introductions, offer worthwhile advice, write referrals, and yes, even hire will be addressed. In addition, ways to access volunteer opportunities will be presented and the last half hour will be an optional one-on-one resume review.
To reserve a seat for this free workshop, please visit to www.gsnc.org and click on the workshop link. For more information contact Joan Bompane at (516) 741-2550, ext. 245.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouting in Nassau County creates an accepting and nurturing environment, which gives girls a chance to build character and receive skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them throughout their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. With more than 22,000 girl and 7,000 adult members, Girl Scouts of Nassau County has become the preeminent organization and leading authority for girls. The organization, now in its 97th year, continues to make the world a better place one girl at a time.
