Have you ever wondered how you can suffice your lack of experience when you’re looking to get a particular role or you are transitioning to another role

So if you’re under-experienced for your dream job, you can get that experience. One awesome way to gain new skills is to volunteer your time and efforts (it’s a win-win!).
Volunteering can help you gain experience in skill sets that many employers want. For example, nonprofits frequently need help with accounting, marketing, event planning, and much more. Volunteering is also a great way for you to test out a new job if you aren’t sure you want to shift to a new career.

Volunteering is a great way to get your foot in the door and begin developing the experience so many employers want. Not only does it help your community, but it builds valuable connections and skills your employers will be looking for. Leadership, teamwork, and time management are just a few of the skills your community service will grow.
If you’re a freshman, I recommend exploring. In your first year, you have far less academic pressure. Take this time to shop around. Get involved with several non-profits and start-ups.

How do I ask for volunteer experience?
Explain that you are interested in a volunteer job and that you are specifically excited about the particular organization. You can even add a sentence about why the organization is an ideal match for your skills. The opening paragraph should entice the reader to want to learn more about you.
Consider what you’re passionate about and look for organizations doing work you admire. Conduct an online search to see if there are any volunteer opportunities available, or call directly. Friends and family can also be a great resource and, since they know you, they may have some good ideas tailored to your interests. Religious organizations often have volunteer efforts underway, so they may be a great place to start.

There are no hard and fast rules about what makes a good volunteer program, but it helps to set realistic time frames, goals, and expectations, and to understand your motivation for getting involved. Here is what to consider when deciding on a volunteer opportunity:
Your schedule:
How much time are you willing and able to commit? Consider your class and study schedule, travel time to and from an organization, and whether you’ll need to work a paying job simultaneously.
Your goals:
What would you like to accomplish and learn? Do you need this experience to help you explore career paths and skills? Perhaps there are certain kinds of people you’d like to work with (e.g., children, teens, or the elderly) or a type of project you’d like to participate in (e.g., fundraising, teaching, or nursing).
Your motivation:
Many people are motivated simply by the desire to do good things for others. This is very noble, but if you’re looking for work experience, you might be disappointed if you’re asked to scrub a pantry, play cards with senior citizens or address envelopes. You need to be clear about what you’re willing to do.
Your skills:
Be honest with yourself. You might want to work in a hospital but lack the training to provide patient care. Will you be satisfied doing less skilled work in the same environment? Just the chance to watch professionals work can be interesting and educational.
Once you’ve determined what you want out of the experience, you can find an opportunity that delivers.

The next step is to find a powerful pitch that you would send to the human resource managers of these organizations or a lead that you have in that organization, you could start by seeking the employees of that organization and send them a private message or leave your pitch on their comments asking for a private session with them.

But your Linkedin profile has to be optimized else you might not be able to get them to send you a DM.

I see you getting that experience through volunteering.

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