Santa is looking for some hard working elves and assorted other non-elf types to help him set up his workshop and distribute toys and food to the many families in Central Florida who have asked Christian HELP to make this holiday season a joyous one for their children and family. To sign up to be on Santa's sleigh team please visit : www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FADAB2DA64-santa Santa told me he really needs help on December 16th for this is the day he needs to set up his workshop. He also whispered in my ear that Rudolph, Comet and Cupid and the rest of the gang need help cleaning up the shop on December 20th. Santa has designated December 17th, 18th and 19th to be the magical days when all the new toys will be displayed.

Central Florida Employment Council (CFEC) Job Fair, Orlando, FL on November 6, 2013

Central Florida Employment Council (CFEC) Job Fair, Orlando, FL on November 6, 2013

Central Florida Employment Council (CFEC)
Job Fair
(interviewing, recruiting, connecting, networking, hiring, face to face)
Hosted by: Central Florida Employment Council / Christian HELP

November 6, 2013
12 Noon - 4:00pm
Central Florida Fair Exposition Park4603 W Colonial Dr., Orlando FL 32808
(located on W. Colonial Dr. (SR 50) between Kirkman Rd. & John Young Parkway)

• Company listing below
• Free Admission & Free Parking
• Open to all Job Seekers
• Our job fairs are military-friendly and we encourage Veterans to attend
• No children please
• Register as a Job Seeker at CFEC.org
• Attire: Professional / business dress required
• An invitation for those who pre register online before the job fair: Let's step it up a notch…First come first serve for an original signature CFEC pre job fair workshop at 11:30am: “How to work a job fair and get the job you want!” Reminder to wear proper attire and bring resumes too

Click here for Job Fair Tips"Thousands of upper, mid, and entry level career openings in various industries as well as job seeker resources on hand to assist you with your job search!"
Job Seeker's Pre-Registration click here(If you are currently registered at CFEC.org as a Job Seeker, there is no need to re register. Instead, please login, update your profile, and upload a new resume)
QUESTIONS? CALL  407-834-4022 

	Company Listing:
Acts Foundation, Inc. / Resource AFLAC AlliedBarton Security Alorica Inc. Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) AT&T | wire technicians CapTel Service Specialists | support center Center for Independent Living Central Florida Jobs Initiative CNS Healthcare Community Based Care of Central FL Connextions, Inc. Cru CSI Caregiver Services, Inc. Cutrale Citrus Juices USA Inc Diamond Resorts Intl. Marketing Inc. Digital Risk LLC Division of Blind Services / Resource EmployU, Inc. / Resource Entravision Communications Corporation Evolution Auto Express Scripts, Inc. FASTSIGNS of West Orlando Federal Bureau of Prisons Florida Army National Guard Florida Technical College Florida True Health | health info resource	Goodwill Industries of Central FL Hilton Grand Vacation Hilton Worldwide IKEA-Orlando Insphere Insurance Solutions Institute of Technical Arts Job Finder / Resource KEL Attorneys Keller Center for Corporate Learning of DeVry Univ LaSalle Computer Learning Center Manpower Marriott Vacation Club Massey Services, Inc. National Broadband Northwestern Mutual Nova Southeastern University-Orlando OCPS HR/Recruiting Dept. OneBlood, Inc. Orange County Library System - Job Seeker Resource Orange County Sheriffs Office Orkin Pest Control Orlando Cares Orlando Jobs- Resource Osceola County Sheriff's Office Papa John's Pizza Polo Ralph Lauren | onsite interviews Primerica Indep. Rep. Lee Wright	Project TOGETHER (UCF) / Resource Qdoba Mexican Grill Quest, Inc. RaceTrac Petroleum Resume Review Squad / Resource Rosen Hotels & Resorts Scotts LawnService Sears Southern Technical College Starwood Vacation Ownership Summit Broadband Temenos – The Banking Software Company The Budd Group janitorial|maintenance|landscaping The Mark Travel Corporation The Ritz-Carlton & JW Marriott Orl, Grande Lakes TravelClick Troy University Trust International Hotel Reservation Services Inc Two Men and a Truck U.S. HUD Orlando / Resource Universal Orlando Universal Technical Institute Veteran's Table / Resources WDW Swan and Dolphin WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA Wyndham Vacation Ownership
	Updated: 10/31/2013 Total count: 80

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS

Annie Mae - 84 years young

ANNIE MAE GATHERS - portrait of love

For the first time in my 39 years of life, I met a woman who I want to be when I grow up. When I grow up, I want to be just like Annie Mae Gathers: beautiful, forgiving, focused, generous, optimistic, and drenched in the Holy Spirit. Annie Mae has been a volunteer in the Christian Help food pantry for eight years doing “whatever needs to be done”. Having raised her own seven children, while working 21 years in janitorial services with the school system and 24 years cleaning domestically, Annie Mae is blessed with 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Now, Annie Mae’s 84 years of fervently serving others has transitioned to a dedication for volunteerism. She tells me, “I get something money can’t buy” when clients coming to the food pantry hug her and thank her she says, “it’s like filling up my tank with gas.” “At my age,” says Annie Mae, “I’m feeling like I’m being of help to somebody”. She adds, “if you want a place you feel competent that you are helping, you can come to Christian Help”. “They show a lot of love, you can feel it when you go into the pantry.” Annie Mae attributes her motivation and inspiration to her relationship with God. She shares with me, “you’ve got to have your card activated--that relationship with God-- otherwise nothing is going to work for you---it makes you love one another.” She tells me she gets up on Thursdays and prays, “God, you and me are going to the pantry today!” And God never fails to inspire Annie Mae on mornings when the pantry is bare and the volunteers gather to pray and just in time a truck pulls up fulfilling all their needs. In addition, on her days away from Christian Help, Annie Mae blends her joy of cooking with her generosity: Just last Monday she made spaghetti and fed three neighborhood families in need! I will never forget Annie Mae Gathers. She’s the type of person I enjoy just being in the same room with, soaking up her wisdom, and watching God’s light emanate from her eyes. With God’s help, when I am 84 years old, I want to be ....beautiful, forgiving, focused, generous, optimistic, and drenched in the Holy Spirit. By Megan Aldridge

Immediate Volunteer Needs

Volunteering is a great way to get involved and give back to your community. At Christian HELP, we consider our volunteers to be Angels to those we serve. 

Here are some immediate openings we have:

Food Pantry- Volunteer a whole day or 1/2 day. Afternoons 12-4 are the greatest need. Help to sort, stock, and serve clients. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift to 30 lbs.  We also need a few people to help break down cardboard boxes daily. 

Call Julie at 407-834-4022 or  e-mail volunteer@christianhelp.org.

Jobs Initiative Volunteer Needs

 -Class Instructors- Teach one or more components of the 6 modules for the Jobs Initiative (JI) Classes. This requires training or teaching experience and the ability to commit to teaching at least one class a month for 2 or more hours. Class days are projected to be Tuesdays and Thursdays, but are subject to change.

 -Mock Interviewers- Work with JI Students to insure interview readiness by performing mock interviews and providing feedback to the students. Work with the students to coach them to become comfortable with the interview process and be able to articulate their experience and value to a potential company. Some interviews will take place during class 5, others times may be flexible. Must have previous interviewing experience.

 -Mentors- Work with JI graduates once they have completed the program and been hired by partner employers. The mentor will be the liaison between the employer and the graduate to continue to coach the graduate and moderate any issues. Ideally, mentors will be at the partner locations, but they can also be outside influencers.

 -Class Facilitators- One to two people per class to set up the class, put together class materials, set up snacks, and be a support to the instruction team. No experience needed. Must be able to commit to a 6-8 hour class period one or more days a week.

To indicate an interest in any of these positions call 407-834-4022 for Zeynep or e-mail zeynep@christianhelp.org

 VOLUNTEERS
--(Author Unknown)
Many will be shocked to find,
When the day of judgment nears,
That there's a special place in Heaven
Set aside for volunteers.
Furnished with big recliners,
Satin couches and footstools,
Where there are no committee chairmen,
No yard sales or rest area coffee to serve,
No library duty or bulletin assembly,
There will be nothing to print and staple,
Not one thing to fold and mail,
Telephone lists will be outlawed.
But a finger snap will bring
Cool drinks and gourmet dinners
And rare treats fit for a king.
You ask, "Who'll serve these privileged few
And work for all they're worth?"
Why, all those who reaped the benefits,
And not once volunteered on Earth!

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CORE PRINCIPLES OF VOLUNTEERING

Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on your community. But did you know that it can have many benefits for you too? Here are some reasons to volunteer:
 
Learn or develop a new skill 
Volunteering is the perfect vehicle to discover something you are really good at and develop a new skill. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow.  Learn as if you were to live forever.” It is never too late to learn new skills and no reason why you should stop adding to your knowledge just because you are in employment or have finished education. Planning and implementing a major fundraising event can develop goal setting, planning and budgeting skills. Supervising and training other volunteers helps to develop supervisory and training skills. These are examples of skills that can enhance a career but you don’t have to develop skills with the intention of facilitating your career. Painting a mural or making banners for International Volunteer Day – to celebrate the wonderful and priceless work that volunteers do – could gently push you to discover graphics and art talents. Explore your love for music and learn to DJ (disc jockey) so you can offer your new found panache to local youth club discos. The possibilities are many.   

Be part of your community
No man or woman is an island. We sometimes take for granted the community that we live in. People and societies co-depend on each other for survival but growth of such things as commercialism are seeing traditional values being disregarded. Communities are suffering due to the growth of secular societies but at the same time we can really bridge that expanding gap through volunteering. Volunteering is ultimately about helping others and having an impact on people’s wellbeing. What better way is there to connect with your community and give a little back? As a volunteer, you certainly return to society some of the benefits that society gives you.  
 
Motivation and sense of achievement
Fundamentally, volunteering is about giving your time, energy and skills freely.  Unlike many things in life there is choice involved in volunteering. As a volunteer you have made a decision to help on your own accord, free from pressure to act from others.  Volunteers predominantly express a sense of achievement and motivation, and this is ultimately generated from your desire and enthusiasm to help. Sometimes volunteers are regarded as do-gooders and those that hold that view also assume that one person can never make a difference. It may be true that no one person can solve all the world’s problems, but what you can do is make that little corner of the world where you live just that little bit better. 

Boost your career options

• 73% of employers would recruit a candidate with volunteering experience over one without
•  94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills
•  94% of employees who volunteered to learn new skills had benefited either by getting their first job, improving their salary, or being promoted

Also, if you are thinking of a career change then volunteering is a perfect way to explore new fields.
 
New interests and hobbies
Sometimes we do get locked into the “rat-race” of life and volunteering can give that escape to everday routine and create a balance in our lives. Finding new interests and hobbies through volunteering can be fun, relaxing and energizing. Help run a youth radio station or website for a few hours a week or assist in publishing a charity newsletter. The energy and sense of fulfillment can carry over to a work situation and sometimes helps to relieve tensions and foster new perspectives for old situations. Sometimes a volunteer experience can lead you to something you never even thought about or help you discover a hobby or interest you were unaware of. You can strengthen your personal/professional mission and vision by exploring opportunities and expanding your horizons.  
 
New experiences
Volunteering is a brilliant way to get life experience. Whether you build a library or mail flyers to raise awareness for a local charity, you will experience the real world through hands-on work. This guide section has established that volunteers can do almost anything and with the new millennium has dawned an era of infinite volunteer opportunities. For example, it is possible to volunteer in developing countries and see the direct impact of your actions on some of the most vulnerable people of the world. You could skydive for charity, a chance to experience the ultimate thrill and raise funds to help the charity continue its work.  
 
Meeting a diverse range of people
Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be a rich source of inspiration and an excellent way to develop your interpersonal skills.  Volunteering also offers an incredible networking opportunity. Not only will you develop lasting personal and professional relationships but it is also a great way to learn about people from all walks of life, different environments, and new industries. Networking is an exciting benefit of volunteering and you can never tell who you will meet or what new information you will learn and what impact this could have on your life. 

Send a signal to your employer, teachers, friends and family…
People pay attention to your life outside the environment in which they have direct contact with you. For example, your employer would be interested in the activities that gives you a good work-life balance, just as academic institutions are interested in your extra-curricular activities. Volunteering reflects and supports a complete picture of you, and gives real examples of your commitment, dedication and interests. Show people what you are passionate about and maybe you will inspire them too!

According to University of Minnesota Psychologist Mark Snyder, PhD, who studies volunteerism, 45% of adults in US volunteer. The # 1 reason for volunteering is a matter of values. Concern for others, altruism – part of being human is helping others.
Dr. Snyder identified five primary motivations for volunteering.
(1) Values. Volunteering to satisfy personal values or humanitarian concerns.  For some people, it’s an expression of faith – desire to serve and give back.
(2) Community concern. Volunteering to help a particular community, such as a neighborhood or group, to which you feel attached.
(3) Esteem enhancement. Volunteering to feel better about oneself, or escape other pressures.
(4) Understanding. Volunteering to gain a better understanding of other people, cultures or places.
(5) Personal development. Volunteering to challenge yourself, meet new people and make new friends, or acquire new skills and further one’s career. Unemployed wants to work for a nonprofit to enhance her resume and gain experience. Volunteering can lead to full-time employment.
There are many benefits of volunteering. In addition to what’s mentioned above, volunteering can improve personal health and wellness.
Survey done by UnitedHealth Group and Volunteer Match in March 2010 (4582 respondents) shows:

• 41 % of the people th

- See more at: http://onmymind.areavoices.com/2011/01/22/why-volunteering/#sthash.Ysmb6q6c.dpuf

According to University of Minnesota Psychologist Mark Snyder, PhD, who studies volunteerism, 45% of adults in US volunteer. The # 1 reason for volunteering is a matter of values. Concern for others, altruism – part of being human is helping others.
Dr. Snyder identified five primary motivations for volunteering.
(1) Values. Volunteering to satisfy personal values or humanitarian concerns.  For some people, it’s an expression of faith – desire to serve and give back.
(2) Community concern. Volunteering to help a particular community, such as a neighborhood or group, to which you feel attached.
(3) Esteem enhancement. Volunteering to feel better about oneself, or escape other pressures.
(4) Understanding. Volunteering to gain a better understanding of other people, cultures or places.
(5) Personal development. Volunteering to challenge yourself, meet new people and make new friends, or acquire new skills and further one’s career. Unemployed wants to work for a nonprofit to enhance her resume and gain experience. Volunteering can lead to full-time employment.
There are many benefits of volunteering. In addition to what’s mentioned above, volunteering can improve personal health and wellness.
Survey done by UnitedHealth Group and Volunteer Match in March 2010 (4582 respondents) shows:
- See more at: http://onmymind.areavoices.com/2011/01/22/why-volunteering/#sthash.Ysmb6q6c.dpuf

According to University of Minnesota Psychologist Mark Snyder, PhD, who studies volunteerism, 45% of adults in US volunteer. The # 1 reason for volunteering is a matter of values. Concern for others, altruism – part of being human is helping others.
Dr. Snyder identified five primary motivations for volunteering.
(1) Values. Volunteering to satisfy personal values or humanitarian concerns.  For some people, it’s an expression of faith – desire to serve and give back.
(2) Community concern. Volunteering to help a particular community, such as a neighborhood or group, to which you feel attached.
(3) Esteem enhancement. Volunteering to feel better about oneself, or escape other pressures.
(4) Understanding. Volunteering to gain a better understanding of other people, cultures or places.
(5) Personal development. Volunteering to challenge yourself, meet new people and make new friends, or acquire new skills and further one’s career. Unemployed wants to work for a nonprofit to enhance her resume and gain experience. Volunteering can lead to full-time employment.
There are many benefits of volunteering. In addition to what’s mentioned above, volunteering can improve personal health and wellness.
Survey done by UnitedHealth Group and Volunteer Match in March 2010 (4582 respondents) shows:
- See more at: http://onmymind.areavoices.com/2011/01/22/why-volunteering/#sthash.Ysmb6q6c.dpuf

According to University of Minnesota Psychologist Mark Snyder, PhD, who studies volunteerism, 45% of adults in US volunteer. The # 1 reason for volunteering is a matter of values. Concern for others, altruism – part of being human is helping others.
Dr. Snyder identified five primary motivations for volunteering.
(1) Values. Volunteering to satisfy personal values or humanitarian concerns.  For some people, it’s an expression of faith – desire to serve and give back.
(2) Community concern. Volunteering to help a particular community, such as a neighborhood or group, to which you feel attached.
(3) Esteem enhancement. Volunteering to feel better about oneself, or escape other pressures.
(4) Understanding. Volunteering to gain a better understanding of other people, cultures or places.
(5) Personal development. Volunteering to challenge yourself, meet new people and make new friends, or acquire new skills and further one’s career. Unemployed wants to work for a nonprofit to enhance her resume and gain experience. Volunteering can lead to full-time employment.
There are many benefits of volunteering. In addition to what’s mentioned above, volunteering can improve personal health and wellness.
Survey done by UnitedHealth Group and Volunteer Match in March 2010 (4582 respondents) shows:
- See more at: http://onmymind.areavoices.com/2011/01/22/why-volunteering/#sthash.Ysmb6q6c.dpuf

QUIZ:  What's your Volunteer Type

How is this for a happy scenario: You would like to get out of the office for half a day and spend some time volunteering in your community. So you approach your boss and request to head out for awhile to go plant trees or help at the soup kitchen. Your boss, rather than laughing you out of her office, replies, "Sure! See you this afternoon."

Turns out, that scenario might not be so radical after all, thanks to a study that has found companies gain by allowing employees to volunteer in place of working every so often since they come back happier, more productive employees.

It seems like such a simple connection: knowing that your company supports you helping your community makes you more dedicated to your job while you're in the office, both out of appreciation for the company as well as simply feeling more joyful in your own life. Plus, volunteering becomes less of a conflict with work and the rest of one's life. There's less stress for fitting in volunteering in between your last meeting at work and making dinner for the kids, or trying to shove an hour of community service into your lunch hour.
Researchers found that employees who volunteered were more likely to work harder on and focus better on tasks, speak positively about their employer in public, and even take less time off work in the long run.
Study results like these could help bolster the numbers of Americans volunteering. About 27% of Americans donate time to a nonprofit, and 35% of US companies have a formal volunteer program. Imagine how much more could be accomplished nationwide if these numbers were doubled.

 EVERYDAY HEROES

 

Here's to the everyday heroes,
The volunteers who do what they can,
To ease the suffering of others,
And be of service to their fellow man.

May they know the true satisfaction
That comes from helping others
Less fortunate than themselves,
But no less their sisters and brothers.

May they feel the gratitude in our hearts
For all of the good that they've done.
The appreciation that we all feel for them
Is truly second to none.

 

PLEASE BE NICE, I'M A VOLUNTEER

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTEERING CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE...

Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another. 

Erma Bombeck

Pursuing spiritual growth is a tough journey. Whether we are seeking to learn a new hobby, heal from a traumatic event, or simply try to live each day as peacefully as we are able, spiritual growth is challenging and a lot of people may be discouraged before they even begin.

While reflecting within is the best way to achieve this kind of development, there is good news: sometimes, we have to look outside of ourselves in order to strive for spiritual growth! The best way to do this? Volunteer.

Volunteers at Christian HELP are needed each day. Your help, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, is appreciated far more than you realize. Think of all that needs to be accomplished within your community. Imagine if everybody devoted an hour or two each week into giving back. What a difference it would make! Why not lead the charge?

Sometimes we all need a gentle reminder that our lives are not the only ones that need improvement. There is perhaps no experience more humbling than volunteering at our Food Pantry; opening your eyes to what is really going on in the world and learning that you really are a lucky human being is very spiritually awakening.

Yes volunteering can really change your life. The way we generally look at volunteering is from the give-perspective: giving a portion of your time, resources, and abilities for generally a good cause. There’s nothing wrong with this definition. But it overlooks a very significant part of volunteering – what you as a volunteer get out of it; because you get so much more than you give. And I am talking about some very objective benefits here – improved people skills, developing a strong network, a symbiotic relationship with the community, valuable life skills, and practical bankable experience. All of which are critical to your success in any aspect of life.

Lending a helping hand to other people is enormously rewarding. Not only do you learn new things along your journey, you fill it with people that are working with you, not against you. Furthermore, volunteering is a quick way for you to feel good about yourself. Have you felt as though you need guidance or some sense of direction in your life? Have you felt unworthy or unloved lately? Volunteer. The experience will move you profoundly

I was always motivated by the song from “Joseph: King of Dreams”

“You’ve got to give a little more than you take,
You’ve got to leave a little more than was here,
You maybe prideful of the strides you will make,
But keep one thing clear,
You’re just a player in a much bigger plan,
And still you have to give it all that you can,
The very measure of your soul is at stake,
You’ve got to give a little more than you take

CONFESSIONS OF A TEEN VOLUNTEER ... i thought the job would be tedious!

On June 3, 2013, I volunteered at the Christian HELP food pantry. I didn’t have any mandatory hours that I needed to complete for my school or a club. I just wanted to help out those in need. I thought that the job would be tedious at first, but I soon realized how important it was. I realized how sad it is that people that live 20 minutes from our school are only supplied with the food from this food pantry. It was shocking to see how much a family is living off of. It made me realize how fortunate I am to have so much food. I certainly will be going back to this food pantry to help out even more. I always denied that there were many people going without food in Florida. When I saw it first hand, it really made an impact. I felt great giving back to the community by volunteering here. I feel really great that I volunteered. This trip has actually caused me to consider donating money to a local food pantry. I use my money on food that I already have enough of and there are people near my school that are eating rice and pasta every single night of the week. This food pantry gave some interesting foods which might make some families week a little bit nicer than normal. Many people look at poor people and think that they did something to become poor. This is wrong. People have gone through many things that you don’t know about and it is extremely hard to dig yourself out of that hole once you get into it.

My school had a poverty day. Everyone was placed randomly into low-income, medium-income, and high-income. Depending on what income you had was your meal. I was placed into the low-income. I had to eat rice and water. It was hard for me to concentrate on my studies for the rest of the day. My stomach was growling in hunger and I was blanking out on my quizzes and tests that day. Kids in our state and going to school like that everyday and it is wrong to accuse them of not trying in school. It makes it extra hard to do well in school when you’re so hungry. This cycle will keep repeating and repeating until someone helps. That is why I was excited to volunteer at the food pantry. I felt great knowing that I put joy into some of these families.

Jason Carter, Casselberry, Florida

VOLUNTEERING IS A MUST FOR YOUR RESUME!

Have you ever stared at your resume thinking, “Man, I haven’t added anything new to this in over a year!”? For those of you that can say no to that question – great, keep up the good work. For those of you who haven’t had a chance to rock an awesome internship or simply don’t have many work or outside-of-class experiences, then volunteering is the perfect solution. However, even if you do have an outstanding resume, volunteering can only help you personally and professionally.
When determining where to contribute your time, it is important to remember to do something that will leave you with a sense of fulfillment and benevolence. Volunteer for an organization or a cause that you support or are passionate about.
It also wouldn’t hurt to do some strategic volunteering – using your time and energy for helping the community and helping yourself professionally. Strategic volunteering can be handled in two ways:

• You want your time spent volunteering to highlight your professional skills, but you are unsure of how to do that. For whichever organization you want to volunteer for, simply taking the initiative and asking for a leadership position or something with more responsibilities can do the trick.
• After researching a prospective agency or business, you learn that said employer supports a certain cause. Volunteering for an organization that supports the same cause will stand out to that employer by showing you care about similar issues and may place you higher on their interview callback list. (YES!)

Whether you decide to volunteer for the sake of helping out and fulfilling your altruistic needs or you are more selective in how and where you volunteer, it will still do wonders for your resume. Besides adding something fresh and recent to the mix, volunteer work on a resume can distinguish you from other Employers want the best of the bunch and what better way to show you are THE best than by volunteering.
Four reasons why volunteering is a must for your resume:

1. It shows that you are open to new experiences
2. It shows you have a sense of community and your ability to collaborate towards a common goal
3. It demonstrates your willingness to take initiative
4. It demonstrates that you have interests beyond the classroom

According to Jason Willett, director of communications at VolunteerMatch, “Mentioning volunteerism-related skills that are relevant to the professional world is one of the best ways to position yourself for a new career field.” A few valued professional skills that volunteer work can highlight include self-motivation, leadership, planning and coordinating projects, as well as the ability to work in a team.
Furthermore, a survey conducted by LinkedIn found that 41 percent of employers consider volunteer work as important as paid work and that 20 percent said they have made a hiring decision based on volunteer work. Due to these findings, LinkedIn added a field for members to list their volunteer work on their profiles this past September.
LinkedIn spokeswoman Krista Canfield stated, “It was the most requested field. People realize that one way to nudge ahead of the competition is through volunteer work. In this economy, you don’t have to sit on the couch. Go find a nonprofit that needs help and build a skill set while doing good.”

Volunteering is Habit Forming!

Christian HELP is so thankful for the many volunteers we have on a daily basis and for special projects during the year.  Volunteering seems to be so habit forming that many of our volunteers have been here for will over 10 years!

Thank you to Ron, Gwen, Eva, and Miss Annie May who have volunteered in the pantry for over 10 years!

Gwen with Aimee in the food pantry