Volunteering is a great way to explore different career paths. Volunteering positions are unpaid positions that can be time-bound or continuous, depending on the volunteer’s preference or a site’s expectations. Within a volunteering position, you can build your network, gain more skills in a career field, and learn if a field is right for you. Typically, volunteering can sometimes have fewer expectations than an internship, so this opportunity can be a good choice for someone with a tight schedule.
Volunteering Resources
- Psychology Internship & Volunteer Directory: A sample list of volunteer and internship locations in the Twin Cities.
- Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL): On-campus office for volunteering information.
- Community Engagement Scholars Program: A CCEL program that integrates community-engaged learning.
- Community Engaged Courses: A list of courses that have community-engaged learning components.
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Job Board: A listing of volunteer roles at Minnesota nonprofits.
- How to Find Internships on the MN Council of Nonprofits Job Board: Video tutorial from one of our peer advisors.
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