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Why Volunteering Matters To Me (And Why It Should Matter To You, Too)
Manage episode 437879502 series 2286446
Volunteering has long been a noble endeavor, but did you know it can also be a game-changer for your career, especially in project management?
Galen Low is joined by Karl Sakas—Agency Advisor at Sakas & Company—to uncover how volunteer work can set you apart in the competitive field of project management.
Resources from this episode:
- Join DPM Membership
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Karl on LinkedIn
- Check out Sakas & Company
- VolunteerMatch (directory for finding volunteer opportunities)
- Idealist.org (volunteer listings, in additional to full-time jobs)
- Pro bono marketing: 10 guidelines for non-profit clients
Chapters
1. Why Volunteering Matters To Me (And Why It Should Matter To You, Too) (00:00:00)
2. Karl Sakas: A Serial Volunteer (00:01:08)
3. Motivating Volunteer Teams (00:02:07)
4. Board Roles and Career Opportunities (00:03:53)
5. Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity (00:11:16)
6. Balancing Volunteering with a Busy Life (00:17:39)
7. The Importance of Succession Planning (00:21:20)
8. Encouragement to Start Volunteering (00:24:44)
194 episodes
Manage episode 437879502 series 2286446
Volunteering has long been a noble endeavor, but did you know it can also be a game-changer for your career, especially in project management?
Galen Low is joined by Karl Sakas—Agency Advisor at Sakas & Company—to uncover how volunteer work can set you apart in the competitive field of project management.
Resources from this episode:
- Join DPM Membership
- Subscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcasts
- Connect with Karl on LinkedIn
- Check out Sakas & Company
- VolunteerMatch (directory for finding volunteer opportunities)
- Idealist.org (volunteer listings, in additional to full-time jobs)
- Pro bono marketing: 10 guidelines for non-profit clients
Chapters
1. Why Volunteering Matters To Me (And Why It Should Matter To You, Too) (00:00:00)
2. Karl Sakas: A Serial Volunteer (00:01:08)
3. Motivating Volunteer Teams (00:02:07)
4. Board Roles and Career Opportunities (00:03:53)
5. Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity (00:11:16)
6. Balancing Volunteering with a Busy Life (00:17:39)
7. The Importance of Succession Planning (00:21:20)
8. Encouragement to Start Volunteering (00:24:44)
194 episodes
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