How to Choose the Right Volunteer Opportunity to Grow in Your PM Career

The Digital Project Manager

Volunteering has long been an avenue for individuals to give back to their communities, but its impact on professional development, particularly in project management, is a lesser-known benefit.
Galen Low is joined by Yasmina Khelifi (Senior Project Manager) & Mayte Mata Sivera (Head of PMO) to discuss how their volunteer experiences have significantly propelled their careers.

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• Get 15% off Mayte & Yasmina's book The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership

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1. How to Choose the Right Volunteer Opportunity to Grow in Your PM Career (00:00:00)

2. Unlikely Volunteer Roles and Skills Gained (00:02:17)

3. Motivations Behind Volunteering and Writing the Book (00:07:47)

4. Cultural Perspectives on Volunteering (00:13:05)

5. Finding the Right Volunteer Role (00:16:12)

6. Translating Volunteer Experience to Career Skills (00:22:24)

7. Networking and Collaboration through Volunteering (00:24:23)