Volunteering can be a great thing to do, for many reasons. Of course, it is an opportunity to help others, improve the world around you and get some warm fuzzy feelings. Approached thoughtfully, volunteering can also provide many benefits for your career aspirations. At the very least, it'll make you stop watching Netflix for an hour. You don’t want to be this guy; he doesn’t he look like he's having fun. (David Clark/Getty Images)
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Adisa is a multimedia journalist covering Military Life, transition to civilian life and veteran education
Volunteering won't help your bank account much in the short-term. But the experience and connections that it can provide might be a big help to your career down the road.