Early in my membership with PMI I volunteered as an Operation Adviser for my local chapter. Unfortunately, having three, young kids and a demanding job took a toll on my available bandwidth and I had to relinquish my volunteer position within a year. However, my time spend as a volunteer was highly rewarding, and I would recommend it to anyone who has the passion and time to commit to an effort. Yasmina Khelifi’s points regarding volunteering in her article should be weighed with the proper  consideration because they are absolutely correct, but they shouldn’t absolutely prohibit you from researching an opportunity. Sometimes, the benefits outweigh the detriments.

From Voices on Project Management:
By Yasmina Khelifi, PMP

Are you passionate about a cause? Do you want to lend a hand? Whether you’re interested in volunteering in the project management community or using your project skills to help a non-profit, you may be unsure where to start.

As a newcomer to the volunteer world my…

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