Volunteering is often touted as one of the best ways to break into the global development field. From recent grads looking to gain some of that sought-after field experience to mid-career professionals hoping to break into development, volunteering can help professionals at all stages of their career get a foot in the door.
But volunteering is not just about adding a line to your resume. It’s also about gaining news skills and experiences, adding value to the projects and communities you serve and giving back in a responsible way.
In our new Doing More series, Devex — along with Austraining International, Cuso International, IFRC, MovingWorlds, Peace Corps, United Nations Volunteers, Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance and VSO — is discussing the importance of volunteering and its impact on global development.