Volunteer for Planned Parenthood
May 19, 2009 9:06:00
by Nikki
Director of Volunteer Programs
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
It’s the economy, stupid. Yikes! Have we started using that old catchphrase again? The statistics blaring from my radio make me want to shut it off. Unemployment is climbing up near 9% - almost 16% if you consider the underemployed and those who have given up on looking for jobs. Pretty depressing stuff, but if you’re in this boat at least you know you’re not alone. What to do while you’re waiting for that next interview? I know, I know, sitting on your couch and watching another episode of Tyra does seem awfully appealing. But do you really need to see her try to sing or dance really awfully while embarrassing her guests yet another time? No!
A lot of folks are filling their time by volunteering and interning, and more importantly, also filling any gaps that might show up on their resumes while they search for jobs (because although it may be funny to do so, you really shouldn’t say that from 11/08-5/09 you were a professional bon-bon tester and daytime television quality assurance professional). Instead, why not say you spent your summer interning as a Recruiting Assistant in a Human Resources department? Or coordinating marketing and outreach efforts for a three-state health care provider? Volunteering as an escort to ensure patients enter our clinics safely and with dignity?
So put that remote down! Judge Judy can wait for another day! Contact our Volunteer Program now at 612.821.6113 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and we’ll find something fun – and fulfilling – to occupy your time!
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