A report issued Tuesday by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service asserts that jobless Americans have a 27 percent better chance of finding paid employment if they do volunteer ...

To fill time between jobs or explore other fields, many people are finding that a volunteer job -- especially in the nonprofit sector -- can sometimes lead to permanent, salaried employment. "People ...

Seeking animal shelter jobs near you? From volunteering to paid roles, discover opportunities in adoption, training, and more ...

Volunteering as a military spouse is often a hotly controversial conversation. But, if we look at it in relation to the job search, we can narrow down the discussion a bit. The question is: can ...

You know the job market is bad when you can't even work for free. An automated phone message at City of Hope, a leading cancer research and treatment center outside of Los Angeles, offers this ...

If you're looking for a new job, you've probably heard about the value of volunteering. It's solid advice that really can help you land a job, says Charles Purdy, Monster.com's career expert and ...

Volunteers on Choice Hotels Volunteer Day. (PRNewsFoto/Choice Hotels International, File) National Philanthropy Day was November 15, but philanthropy is very much a year-round event in the United ...

Can working a job without a paycheck set you up for big bucks? Job seekers who took this route tell all. Volunteering is good for your soul, and it can also be good for your resume. Many in the ranks ...

Judi Meighan and Meredith Carpenter never meant for their volunteer efforts to lead them to their dream jobs. But it did. Meighan, 60, who lives in Bridgewater NJ, was introduced to Moms Helping Moms ...

You don't have to be President Obama to realize that many Americans still need new jobs. Long-term unemployment is still plaguing millions. But there is one type of job that is usually easily ...

Bravehearts, the largest equine therapy program in the country, kicked off the holiday season with its “12 Volunteer Jobs of Christmas” event, relying on more than 500 volunteers to ...

"Volunteering is attractive to employers since it demonstrates a broader consciousness of an employee - concern for one's community - and that the volunteering employee is grounded and more likely to ...