If you’re unemployed, now is the time to do something! Volunteering allows you to network and potentially get your foot in the door with a future employer.

Try volunteering for a nonprofit organization or do pro-bono work in a job that uses your skills. It will build up your resume with current experience. It also fills in gaps of time that you've been out of work on your resume. You also never know, you might just meet someone who will lead you to a job opening elsewhere.

According to a study conducted by LinkedIn they revealed that, 42% of hiring managers say they view volunteer experience as equivalent to formal work experience. So head out there and volunteer!

To search for a volunteer position near you use the 4 easy steps below:

1.Click on “Jobs & Companies” at the [top of the page] (http://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search) 2.Enter the word volunteer into the search field that says Job title and then enter your location 3.Click on the blue hour glass symbol to search 4.Once the list is up, click on “View Job" of any you are interested in and then apply.

Happy volunteering!