Free jobs? No, thank you. But volunteering can be gold!

Hello!

"I want to start freelancing with my passion, but how do I find the first assignment?"

"How do I find new jobs?"

This is among the most common questions we receive.

So here's a tip: volunteer for a non-profit organization.

You should be paid for your work. Period.

But sometimes it can actually be worth doing something completely different. Both to create something meaningful, but also to get first and more assignments.

Here are three reasons to volunteer:

🎨 Build your portfolio

A non-profit organization may need help with everything from a new website to painting their premises.

You'll get new cases to showcase - and practice on real-life projects.

💖 Make a difference (and feel it!)

There is a special energy in working for something bigger than yourself.

You can help others who would otherwise not be able to afford your expertise - and that feels good in the soul.

🤝🏽 Making contacts on the road

People in non-profit organizations often have large networks - within companies, municipalities and organizations.

A volunteer assignment can be your bridge to the next paid gig!

So no, you should not work for free all the time.

But dedicating a small part of your time to volunteering can give you exactly what you need: meaningfulness, new contacts and a portfolio that stands out.

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We are rooting for you. Always.

Per Hedelin

Co-Founder at Worknode