Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and help out those in need. But have you ever thought, “What’s in it for me?”. Don’t worry, we don’t judge! As satisfying as it is to know that you’ve done something good for the world when you volunteer, who wouldn’t want to experience the many rewards of giving?

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Usually, we think of volunteer work as giving our time for the benefit of others, but there are actually many ways in which volunteers are actually receivers too. One of which is by developing valuable skills that are transferable to one’s career. 

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Maybe you’re looking to switch up your career path but your resume is lacking experience in the new field you want to pursue. Or maybe you’re just looking to move up in your company but it requires you to learn some new hard skills first. In any event, what better way to practice new skills or brush up on old ones than by volunteering in a supportive environment at no cost to you at all.

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At MeaningfulWork, we provide volunteers with opportunities that match their needs and wants. If what you need is to develop a certain skill set, we’ve got you covered! To get you started, we’ve put together a list of 9 transferrable skills that can be developed through volunteering, and some of the opportunities we have on our platform that can help you practice each.

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Sign up to be a verified volunteer to get started.

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1. Graphic Designer

• Graphic Designer for Vancouver Asian Film Festival
• Graphic Designer for BCEES
• Graphic Design for Reachout to Africa

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2. Project Management

• Project Management for Women Palante

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3. Data Analysis

• Data Analysis for Under The Surface

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4. Accounting and Financing

• Income Tax Filer for Oak Avenue Neighbour Hub Society
• Sponsorship Director for Vancouver Asian Film Festival
• Business and Granting Volunteer for Threading Change Foundation

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5. Photography/Videography

• Event photographer for One Girl Can
• Photographer/Videographer for Under The Surface
• Photographer for Acetech Leadership

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6. Digital Marketing

• Social Media Coordinator for Autism Today Foundation
• Marketing Specialist for Bright Lights for Africa
• Social Media Coordinator for Dress for Success Kelowna
• Google Adwords Specialist for Wings of Hope for Africa
• Director of Marketing for Canada Confesses

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7. Web/Software Design

• Web Designer Volunteer for Goodbot
• Google Adwords Specialist for Wings of Hope for Africa
• Website Development for Anime for Humanity

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8. Audio Production

• Podcast Editor for Society for Children and Youth of BC
• Audio Producer/Content Distributor for MTI Countdowns

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9. HR/Employee Engagement

• Recruitment Team Lead for Goodbot
• HR Coordinator for Travel Unity
• Digital Support Volunteer for Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House

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Check out opportunities currently available on MeaningfulWork!