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Volunteer work is often framed as “giving back.” That’s true—but it’s also one of the most underused career strategies available to professionals at any level. In a market where many candidates look similar on paper, volunteerism can become a differentiator that signals leadership, credibility, and real-world impact—especially when you choose the right roles and communicate results clearly.

And the scale of volunteerism in the U.S. is enormous. Between September 2022 and September 2023, an esti

Volunteering is in fashion around the holidays but many abandon it at year's end. And while it completely upended my professional life, I will owe my future career as a doctor to being a volunteer. Not everyone will change their profession as I did, but the power of volunteering is very real.

Still, oftentimes, the greatest barrier to being a volunteer is incorporating an activity into daily routines. A few of my favorite tips follow:

• Make volunteering a family activity and incorporate it as a