Volunteering

[Cgreenz23]

Summer is almost here and I want to use the time I have besides studying for science courses to volunteer and bulk up my resume for nursing school. What kind of areas or fields should I look into volunteering for that would look good on a resume? 

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

Instead of finding something that will 'look good on your resume'- why don't you look for somewhere you are NEEDED? Because honestly- taking up orientation time and then doing your bare minimum hours and never darkening the door once you have what YOU want is patently unfair. It's self-serving. Finding a REAL need in your community- no matter if it bulks up your resume or not- and filling that need shows more about you as a person rather than just checking off the 'volunteer' box. And I say that from the point of view from someone who makes admission decisions for nursing school.  

[Hannahbanana, BSN, MSN]

Hmmm, not much response from the OP to your sobering post, MMJ. Disheartening, but perhaps other would-be nurses will take your point. I do hope so. 

[ashost52]

While I do agree with the idea that your volunteering should be community service first and foremost, not all volunteering is practical for careers in healthcare. I would suggest looking into social service options in your area along with volunteering at a hospital. Big hospitals are always short on volunteers and rely on their help, especially at emergency departments.