"Volunteer Strategically" Objectives: 

• Gather hands-on experience doing or observing job functions that would be part of the career paths you’re considering, to confirm that these are responsibilities you enjoy.
• Gain exposure to a work setting that mirrors the professional environment you might want to participate in next, to determine if that setting is a good match for you.
• Build your resume with skills or experience that you know you need in order to be a competitive candidate for the next paid position your want.
• Develop your professional network of people who are connected to the field or industry you might like to work in next, to leverage into references, referrals, and access to insiders’ information on job openings.