amy von kaenel

#51 - There are many ways to develop character, leadership, teamwork and so many other skills that will only help you throughout your life. And one of those ways is through volunteering.

It is important to learn how to help others and give of your skills and time. It encourages generosity and selflessness and compassion. 

You can earn service and leadership awards, scholarships, and it is also very fun!

These are traits that many colleges and employers look for in potential students and employees. 

But until recently, it was often challenging to find volunteer opportunities. Keeping track of hours, verifying those hours, and keeping it all organized to submit to advisors, counselors, clubs, programs or colleges was also a little daunting.

But not anymore. Today I am speaking with the CEO and founder of Volunteer Crowd which is a phenomenal resource for middle school and high school students to find and gain volunteer experience. 

You can search for volunteer opportunities not only in your city but by zip code, as well. You can search for specific types of volunteering you want to do. There are even  Zoom-based opportunities. 

Not only that, this site will create a transcript of your hours, your strengths, and references about your personality and character. They will verify everything for you. 

Everything that used to be floating around on various pieces of paper, or worse, lost is all kept together in one tidy transcript that colleges and employers love. 

Volunteer Crowd allows you to enjoy the experience without the headache of keeping track of the hours.

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