5 Ways to Volunteer as a Young Professional

Being a young professional can be really overwhelming and feel like you don't have time to do anything outside of work. But, volunteering as a young professional is a wonderful way to give back, network, meet new friends, learn more about your community, and in turn, improve your career. Click through for 5 volunteer opportunities perfect for young professionals, as well as a guide to leading your own volunteer project!

The reasons to volunteer are obvious: to give back to your community and causes you care about. Luckily, there are some volunteer groups and options that are catered specifically to young professionals. These not only satisfy traditional reasons to volunteer but can provide other opportunities, too. I highly recommend them! This post outlines five excellent ways for […]

How to Lead a Volunteer Project in College

In college, you should use the incredible resources you have to lead a volunteer project! It helps you give back to a cause you care about and builds your leadership skills. Click through to learn exactly how and get your free guide to go along.

One of the many benefits of attending a college in the United States are the countless organizations to join, including sororities, clubs, sports teams, and organizations. Many of these have great involvement with philanthropic work. I encourage joining one or many of these organizations and volunteering with them. Not only does it enable you to give back, […]

Freelancer Diaries: When My Side Hustle Became My Only Hustle

Have you ever dreamed of your hobby becoming your full time job? There are LOTS of articles on how to monetize your passion, and most of them say you should have an income before you leave your stable job. That's good advice, but this girl did NOT follow that. This is how I became a full time freelancer, traveler, and volunteer without any freelancing experience. Leaving your day hustle for your side hustle more about timing than money (I think!). Here's why!

I didn’t really do this in the “traditional” way. At all. When I quit my job to be a full-time freelancer and volunteer, I didn’t have a steady side income to slowly transition to. In fact, my secret is that I hadn’t made one dime as a freelancer. But, I did it anyway and lived to […]