When a recently released study showed that Citizen Schools’ volunteers not only make an impact on students, but also gain real workplace skills in the process, we were thrilled. The study by Professor David A. Jones found that one third to half of volunteers reported improvements in 10 specific skills, such as time management, public speaking, teamwork, and mentoring. In essence, it’s a win-win for everyone. We took the time to ask one of our all-star volunteers from PIMCO in New York about her experience to learn more about this phenomenon while teaching the Tools for Tomorrow "apprenticeship" class. Here’s what Melody Rollins, had to say...
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