{"id":3534,"date":"2010-06-25T01:20:25","date_gmt":"2010-06-25T09:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2010-06-27T01:22:41","modified_gmt":"2010-06-27T09:22:41","slug":"its-not-too-late-to-start-volunteering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/its-not-too-late-to-start-volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s not too late to start volunteering!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes, you can keep yelling at yourself for not starting earlier, but that won't get you anywhere, will it? Instead, start volunteering now.<\/p>\n

It's true that adcoms would rather see a long history of community service rather than just a short stint, but you can't turn back the clock. You can start now.<\/p>\n

Why is community service so important, you ask? B-schools (and all graduate programs, for that matter) are looking for individuals who will be good leaders on the job, in their communities, and as alumni. Your past commitment to a community service activity helps prove to the adcoms that you are a committed, dedicated person.<\/p>\n

Not sure where to start? We recently learned about the USA Leadership Corps<\/a>. If you're interested in helping small businesses and social entrepreneurs promote their ventures, then you may qualify to serve as a mentor or consultant for the USALC. Contact the Corps<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Another option for those interested in social entrepreneurship is DoSomething.org<\/a>'s new grant opportunity program. If you have a sustainable community action project, program, or idea, especially if it focuses on Diabetes Awareness, the Special Olympics, or Volunteerism, then you may qualify for a Do Something grant. The application deadline is July 15, 2010.<\/p>\n

Let us know if you need help thinking of other community service ideas, or please feel free to post if you have ideas on the subject you'd like to share.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/span>Accepted.com<\/a> ~ Helping You Write Your Best<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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