In today’s tech-driven world, digital skills are vital for success. Whether you’re entering the job market, advancing your career, or simply staying updated, enhancing these skills is
essential. While formal education is one route, volunteering offers an often overlooked way to build your digital expertise.
Volunteering provides practical opportunities to develop skills by working on real-life tasks such as creating content for social networks. This is an opportunity for the volunteer to get acquainted with software such as Canva or Photoshop. This will allow him to understand the creation of content but especially the communication strategies, engagement and algorithms of social networks.
These are skills that have become essential in the labor market. They will adds value to your resume but also boosts your employability.
Volunteering in digital roles often involves troubleshooting and finding creative solutions. You might encounter challenges such as fixing website issues or implementing a new digital tool, which helps develop your problem-solving abilities. For example, as a volunteer you could assist with setting up an online donation system could teach you about e-commerce solutions and payment gateways.
Most digital projects require collaboration. Volunteering gives you the chance to work with others, improving your teamwork and communication skills. You may also use platforms like Slack, Trello, or Zoom to coordinate remotely, skills that are critical in the modern workplace. Volunteering allows you to create a portfolio of your digital work. Whether you’ve helped design a website, run a social media campaign, or worked on email marketing, these real-world experiences can be showcased when applying for jobs. A strong portfolio reflects not only your technical skills but also your initiative. Volunteering expands your professional connections, giving you access to mentors, job recommendations, or potential future opportunities. You may even be considered for full-time
positions within the organization or recommended to others based on your volunteer contributions.
Volunteering is a unique time to learn many things. Our position as “versatile employee” gives us the opportunity to “touch” everything, to develop in all senses of the word and to broaden our horizons. These few lines are an encouragement to explore the many possibilities of volunteering that are available to you. They will be a real way to gain practical digital experience by learning how to use new tools, develop problem solving skills, improve your communication and work in pairs, expand your network and build a portfolio that will be useful for your future career. It is a win-win opportunity, for you and for the organization where you will do your
volunteering experience.