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How do you ask certain places you would like to work in the future for volunteering opportunities? (example: I am thinking os possibly majoring in pre-dentistry)
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Jessica’s Answer
I think regardless of which field you're interested in, reaching out early on for volunteer opportunities is a great exercise. Especially because the worst that can happen is you may not hear back. When reaching out here are some things to keep in mind:
Finding an email contact - search online to find an office, company or person who is currently working in you preferred industry, then craft an email.
When crafting the email - do your best to keep it short and sweet. When you are emailing people are not expecting it - the shorter it is, the higher the probability it will be read.
- Include the basics in your email: Who are you are, what level of education you are in currently, why you are interested in learning more about their industry, where you are located.
- Consider attaching a resume or summary of your experience/schooling (depending on your level, this resume and summary length will vary but overall should be kept to one-page.
Most important thing to remember - don't give up! Reaching out is always a great exercise. The more you do it, the easier it becomes, and the more likely you will hear back and receive opportunities!
Finding an email contact - search online to find an office, company or person who is currently working in you preferred industry, then craft an email.
When crafting the email - do your best to keep it short and sweet. When you are emailing people are not expecting it - the shorter it is, the higher the probability it will be read.
- Include the basics in your email: Who are you are, what level of education you are in currently, why you are interested in learning more about their industry, where you are located.
- Consider attaching a resume or summary of your experience/schooling (depending on your level, this resume and summary length will vary but overall should be kept to one-page.
Most important thing to remember - don't give up! Reaching out is always a great exercise. The more you do it, the easier it becomes, and the more likely you will hear back and receive opportunities!
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Suzanne’s Answer
Saul, it is a great idea to volunteer in settings similar to where you might want to work someday. This helps you get an idea of what that type of work is really like and whether or not you could see yourself in that career. Volunteer positions may be a bit tricky now during covid and you should be sure you have had your booster and can show proof of that and your willingness to stay masked when in public settings. If you are thinking dentistry, you could contact your own dentist or dental clinic and offer to come in as a volunteer. Let them know you are considering dentistry as a career so that the dentists, assistants and hygienists will be more motivated to share with you what their roles are.
Once you get to college be sure to connect with the on-campus pre-healthcare club which likely has established volunteer opportunities set up.
Good luck and write back with more questions as they occur to you!
Once you get to college be sure to connect with the on-campus pre-healthcare club which likely has established volunteer opportunities set up.
Good luck and write back with more questions as they occur to you!
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Vernie’s Answer
Hello!
I would recommend emailing professors, turning in your resumes to doctors' office with a CV letter to express your intentions of volunteering or possibly picking up hours in order to gain experience in your desired field.
Just keep reaching out, and have a resume handy. Goodluck!
I would recommend emailing professors, turning in your resumes to doctors' office with a CV letter to express your intentions of volunteering or possibly picking up hours in order to gain experience in your desired field.
Just keep reaching out, and have a resume handy. Goodluck!