Volunteer Resumes

[mazdavirgin]

Anyone ever written a resume when applying for a volunteer position? I have no idea how to go about creating a resume for volunteering considering I am not exactly sure what I should be talking about in it... I mean it's easy to write something about your job skills etc... but they don't really apply to volunteer work :\ For example what exactly should my "resume" contain if I wanted to donate my time to the Alzheimer society for the memorial walk?

[zarge]

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[cmodem]

i would think if there is a posting for volunteers that you would just do it like a job.

i.e. volunteer position looking for ppl with
- a
- b
- c
- d


well make your cover letter and resume match that posting.

[ExtraSlow]

In concept it's not that different than writting a resume for a paying job. You need to cover:
- Why you want the job
- Similar work you've done in the past
- What skills you have that apply to this type of work
- Applicable training.

Although, I'd guess that for a volunteer position, you have more leeway in the experience and training department.

[mazdavirgin]

Thanks guys :) I will give it a try and let you guys know how it pans out.