Volunteering As you search for a job, we encourage you to volunteer your time to help your fellow Americans and your community during these uncertain times. Not only can you make a difference in the lives of countless families, you can also use the experience to add to your accomplishments on your resume and expand your contacts.

Volunteering has no impact on your eligibility to collect Unemployment Insurance benefits. 

So how do you start? Why not visit  www.volunteer.gov.

Volunteering: the possibilities and the rewards... they're endless.

Why volunteer? Well, for starters, you've now got the time.

Volunteering can open so many doors.  Starting with you: it could help spark a new idea for a career, help land you a job, learn a new skill or create friendships. For people you volunteer for: it means hope, help, compassion, new skills, companionship, and even love. For all involved: it means an emotion of compassion and an experience you'll never forget.

Check out the forum section to list your favorite volunteering ideas and experiences, or click here to upload a volunteer photo.

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