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April is community service month. There are many benefits to participating in community service where you live. For one thing, you’ll feel better about yourself. That, alone, is worth the effort. But, to be practical, there’s a lot of good that will directly benefit you in your career, your relationships, and your personal development.
Often times, during a job interview, employers ask what you do in your spare time. This is a tricky question since it doesn’t sound very good to admit that you eat pizza and play video games every moment that you’re not occupied with the stuff that you have to do. It would be great for you and impressive to your prospective employer if you could talk about your experiences volunteering at a local soup kitchen, or organizing a Walk to D’Feet ALS. Telling an employer that you volunteer shows social responsibility and an ability to dedicate your time and follow through with a project.
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Another benefit to participating in community service is the connections that you make while you’re volunteering. You meet all sorts of people in your community and you have the opportunity to create relationships and network while you’re doing something good.
Finally, volunteering is a great way to hone those skills that make you a better person. You are called on to be a leader or a project manager. Those skills aren’t limited to the event you’re participating in; they can carry over to the classroom or the boardroom.
The benefits derived from community service is a two way street. The community benefits and you benefit, too. So, with the onset of spring, consider volunteering in your area and do something good.
As a member of Phi Delta Theta, you are also eligible for recognition from the Fraternity. You are eligible for awards, citations, and trophies from the Fraternity. Refer to the Awards Chairman Manual for details.
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