Volunteering: skills, confidence, purpose

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add to your CV

включить в резюме

syn:

include in your CV

to include a skill or experience in a written summary for job applications

You can add your volunteer experience to your CV when you apply for a summer job.

I added my role at the youth club to my CV to show that I can organise activities.

become more independent

становиться более самостоятельным

syn:

develop independence

to learn to manage tasks and decisions without much help

Volunteering can help young people become more independent by giving them tasks to manage on their own.

I became more independent when I led a small team.

boost your self-confidence

укреплять уверенность в себе

syn:

increase your confidence

opp:

undermine your confidence

to make you feel more certain of your abilities

Volunteering boosted my self-confidence: I am now more comfortable talking to unfamiliar people.

Taking responsibility can boost your self-confidence when you see that others trust you.

build a sense of responsibility

развивать чувство ответственности

syn:

develop a sense of responsibility

to develop a stronger willingness to fulfil duties and consider the effects of your actions

Regular duties build a sense of responsibility because other people depend on you.

Caring for animals helped me build a sense of responsibility: I had to turn up even on rainy days.

develop useful skills

развивать полезные навыки

syn:

build practical skills

to improve abilities that can be applied in real situations

You can develop useful skills by helping a team plan a school fundraiser.

Volunteering helps teenagers develop useful skills, such as organising tasks and speaking to strangers.

discover a possible career path

gain valuable experience

meet like-minded people

sense of achievement

sense of purpose

strengthen your communication skills

understand social issues