Why Volunteering Matters To Me (And Why It Should Matter To You, Too)

The Digital Project Manager

Volunteering has long been a noble endeavor, but did you know it can also be a game-changer for your career, especially in project management?
Galen Low is joined by Karl Sakas—Agency Advisor at Sakas & Company—to uncover how volunteer work can set you apart in the competitive field of project management.

Resources from this episode:

• Join DPM Membership
• Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
• Connect with Karl on LinkedIn
• Check out Sakas & Company
• VolunteerMatch (directory for finding volunteer opportunities)
• Idealist.org (volunteer listings, in additional to full-time jobs)
• Pro bono marketing: 10 guidelines for non-profit clients

פרקים

1. Why Volunteering Matters To Me (And Why It Should Matter To You, Too) (00:00:00)

2. Karl Sakas: A Serial Volunteer (00:01:52)

3. Motivating Volunteer Teams (00:02:51)

4. Board Roles and Career Opportunities (00:04:37)

5. Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity (00:12:00)

6. Balancing Volunteering with a Busy Life (00:18:23)

7. The Importance of Succession Planning (00:22:04)

8. Encouragement to Start Volunteering (00:25:28)