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Talented people who are out of work because of corporate consolidation and financial turmoil have a real challenge: How to spend “free time” in ways that are enriching, add personal value, and further the action in selecting a new career or finding rewarding work. The obvious responses such as pursuing another degree are not necessarily the best and are certainly not the only solutions. Click an item below for more ideas.

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Consider networking with people who are committed to making the world a better place. Check events at www.womensphere.org or join with others interested in making the planet a better place for all at www.acumenfund.org.

New York Cares offers nearly 1,000 volunteer projects each month, allowing you to choose a project that fits your skills and meets community needs, as does www.volunteermatch.org
Volunteering can help you hone your skills and learn new ones, introduce you to a variety of people you wouldn’t normally come across in your day-to-day activities, add valuable experience to your resume, give you a sense of purpose during difficult times, and of course, help others in your community.

There is plenty of information online about the value of volunteering while searching for a job (and while employed). If you’re interested in learning more, take a look at the articles below:

Volunteering Will Save Your Career (Or Put You In A New One)

How helping others can help your job search

Mistakes for job seekers to avoid when volunteering

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