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Would it be considered a side hustle if I'm not getting paid but I enjoy what I'm doing?
Lucie Hartnett
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07/02/24 at 12:36AM UTC
That would be more of a hobby. Or charitable donation of your time depending on what you do.
TahloraDrinking coffee and taking names
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06/27/24 at 10:16PM UTC
Being a volunteer and giving someone advise IS a job, whether you are paid or not makes no difference.
You represent the agency, community center, etc and your actions are on behalf of them. ANY and ALL advise you give people is seen as coming from the agency itself.
BE SURE they have liability insurance for volunteers. With such a hard job market, people will be clinging to your every word, and disgruntled unemployed job-seekers will turn to bite the hand that feeds them in many cases.
Counseling is a risky area to volunteer in. You are putting your own reputation out there as an expert if you do this under the umbrella of the non-profit.
Mary MeffeEnrolled Agent with IRS
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06/27/24 at 2:10PM UTC
It would be considered a hobby.
Jessica Ferland
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06/27/24 at 1:02PM UTC
So you're volunteering? As long as you're hustling, I guess that's what counts?
TahloraDrinking coffee and taking names
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06/27/24 at 5:22AM UTC (Edited)
What does the non-profit do as a core business model?
Are there also paid staff members who do the same role as you, but who are paid?
As a volunteer, you should be covered by the organization's insurance policies . Because you're providing counseling and advice to people, be sure please that you are fully covered in case a disgruntled client tries to sue the organization, and you personally, for any reason.
I ran a women's counseling center for 5 years, and yes, it happens. Please protect yourself. As a volunteer, you are viewed as a representative of the organization, and anything you say, do or suggest to people is taken as the "gospel truth" by a client.
Jc AndiChange Management Enthusiast
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06/26/24 at 8:35PM UTC
Thank you for this. I'll bring this up to discuss. But there isn't a paid position that does the same thing as I'm doing and I only volunteer a few hours each week. I have a paying job outside of the volunteer work.
Anonymous
06/26/24 at 11:06PM UTC
Being a volunteer and giving someone advise IS a job, whether you are paid or not makes no difference.
You represent the agency, community center, etc and your actions are on behalf of them. ANY and ALL advise you give people is seen as coming from the agency itself.
BE SURE they have liability insurance for volunteers. With such a hard job market, people will be clinging to your every word, and disgruntled unemployed job-seekers will turn to bite the hand that feeds them in many cases.
Counseling is a risky area to volunteer in. You are putting your own reputation out there as an expert if you do this under the umbrella of the non-profit.
Elizabeth Stiles WestEnglish teacher, debate coach, and exam proctor
10.96k
06/26/24 at 1:06PM UTC
Volunteering is great and sometimes you can make connections that lead to a paid job. However, unless you married rich or have family money, you need a paid job, too. Are you asking if you can list your volunteer work on a resume? Yes, you definitely can and probably should unless it's something controversial like volunteering in a political campaign. If you're doing something to help animals or people less fortunate than yourself, list it!
Anonymous
06/26/24 at 11:27AM UTC
No, that's volunteer work or a hobby.
Anonymous
06/26/24 at 6:57AM UTC
Would there be a consequence if you don't earn income in the long term?
Jc AndiChange Management Enthusiast
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06/26/24 at 8:36PM UTC
I have a regular job that supports me financially.
Anonymous
06/26/24 at 6:53AM UTC
What are you getting out of your volunteering opportunities?
How have you used skills?
Is it exploration phase? Or career change?
What are you doing with your free time try and have a timetable.
Are you avoiding something?
What are the challenges you encountered?
Have you reflected on your experience?
Have you updated your CV?
Jc AndiChange Management Enthusiast
1.48k
06/26/24 at 8:41PM UTC
I have access to resources that many people don't know exists, I've met executives and owners who can assist with my future endeavors and I've met people who I believe I can call work friends.
I wouldn't call this a career change but I can definitely say it's exploration into transitioning my current skills from one position to another.
I work a regular paying job when I'm not volunteering.
I'm not sure what I'd be avoiding by volunteering and yes I plan to update my resume/CV
Anonymous
06/26/24 at 6:42AM UTC
I don't know how to ask for money for what I do.
Jc AndiChange Management Enthusiast
1.48k
06/26/24 at 2:28PM UTC
I knew it was a volunteering opportunity so I've never asked for money and I don't feel that my contribution is an unfair exchange
Anonymous
06/26/24 at 2:51PM UTC
What does the non-profit do as a core business model?
Are there also paid staff members who do the same role as you, but who are paid?
As a volunteer, you should be covered by the organization's insurance policies . Because you're providing counseling and advice to people, be sure please that you are fully covered in case a disgruntled client tries to sue the organization, and you personally, for any reason.
I ran a women's counseling center for 5 years, and yes, it happens. Please protect yourself. As a volunteer, you are viewed as a representative of the organization, and anything you say, do or suggest to people is taken as the "gospel truth" by a client.
