Many services that we have today would not be available if it were not for volunteering. If you are between jobs, working, looking for work, or just plain bored, maybe volunteering can fill the time, show people your talents and skills, help you get more job leads or show a prospective employer that you do have what it takes to help his or her company.

For an extensive list of agencies you can find volunteer opportunities with, contact:

HELPLINK UNITED WAY AT 225-3000

or go online to the Agency Link Resource Directory at

http://www.agencylink.org

You can list your voluntary experiences on your resume. If you use skills or talents needed in the job applied for, so much the better. You may also ask supervisors and fellow workers to use them as professional and personal references.