10 Reasons Every Teen Should Volunteer

Adam J. Cheshier
5 min readAug 12, 2020

There are numerous reasons every teen should volunteer; from its benefits on resumes to the opportunities it builds and connections you make. Let’s take a closer look at why it may be a good idea to guide your teenager toward community service.

Top Reasons Every Teen Should Volunteer their Time

1. Boost that Resume

Volunteering gives young people the opportunity to experience situations that arise at work, such as teamworking skills. They see what people have to do on specific jobs and under what conditions they have to work. It helps them to eliminate what they can’t see for themselves, and to understand what they really want to do.

What’s more, volunteering can impress a future employer. It means that the person empathizes with others, has real life experience outside school, and is ready to leave his comfort zone to achieve his goals. Specific skills can also be developed through volunteering, which looks good on a resume.

2. Learn Selflessness

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Adam J. Cheshier

Documenting obscure pockets of the world across long-distance overland expeditions. Recently celebrated 7 years of nomadism. https://linktr.ee/adam.cheshier