Mark Vega, an AVID alum and Account Executive at SoftServe, discusses the importance of volunteering and giving back. He emphasizes starting small with service, such as helping with résumés or donating, and he highlights the benefits of volunteering, including networking, skill development, and health improvements. Mark shares his experiences with organizations like AVID, Dollars for Scholars as a board member, and Big Brothers Big Sisters as a mentor. He advises new professionals to find volunteer opportunities that align with their skills and interests, and he recommends leveraging corporate social responsibility initiatives for support. Mark underscores the transformative power of volunteering in fostering empathy, building relationships, and achieving personal fulfillment.
Another mentor of mine always said, ‘Mark, if you want more in life, you got to give more.’ I’m a strong believer that to whom much is given, you have to also give back. You have to pay it forward, and I haven’t met a single person at AVID that doesn’t embrace that same ideology.
Mark Vega, Account Executive at SoftServe
- Mark’s Introduction and AVID Journey
- The Impact of AVID on Mark’s Life
- Defining Volunteering and Mark’s Current Involvement
- Statistics and Benefits of Volunteering
- Starting Small With Volunteering
- Feeling Overwhelmed, Overcoming It, and Finding Balance
- Volunteering and Professional Networking
- Misconceptions About Volunteering
- Mentorship and Its Role in Volunteering
- Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Volunteering: Generosity Unplugged, with Mark Vega
AVID Alumni
39 min
Keywords
volunteering benefits, mentorship impact, giving back, career growth, health benefits, networking opportunities, small acts, mentor stories, community service, personal development, empathy building, corporate social responsibility, time management, donation impact, transformational relationships
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