@isabella: I think that quality employers would use volunteer experience as a kind of moral yardstick when they’re evaluating a candidate. Which is why your tip is a good one. Thanks!

voluntering is a great thing to do. at an organization i’ve worked for a while that catered mostly to the arts community, we would have employers come in once a month to talk about how they hire people. volunteering was always high on the list.

one important thing about volunteering is that it helps to do it strategically. make sure your volunteering supports your career goals. and don’t forget to mention your volunteer jobs on your resume!