The Red and Black (Athens, Ga.) 1893-current, November 01, 2010, Image 8

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Strengthening community fab Nick's community impact list Deloitte's Skills-Based Volunteer Program Not all volunteer programs are created equal At Deloitte. we're able to use our professional skills to benefit non-profit organizations, providing dedicated services to eligible nonprofits In fact, Deloitte has committed SSO million over three years in services to pro bono clients To see the good we're doing, watch the short films at www deloitte com/us/makingadifference usparalympics org Believe me, working with Paralympic athletes is truly remarkable On this site, you can connect with a Paralympic sports club m your area through the Paralympic Sport Network Be sure to tie your volunteer work to professional skills for maximum resume impact Volunteer in 2012 Want to apply your skills and strategic thinking in an inspiring, fun environment 7 Consider volunteering at the London 2012 Paralympic Games You'll strengthen your skills and make a real difference m the lives of others To apply, visit www london2ol2 com/get-mvolved/volunteer Create a strong resume It's never too early to build a resume that lifts you to the top of the candidate list Here are four tips to help differentiate your resume Community Involvement: Community organizations from the kxal food bank to a fund-raiser for the Y may need the skills you have So volunteer Your abilities will be put to great use, and you'll get great experience in return. And you’ll also show you care about more than just grades. Make A Difference on Campus There are many opportunities to build up your professional skills and create a better campus student government, diversity councils, sustainability committees, and more Find what you love and get involved frofi/cf Something: It could be a rematch project. It could be a published short story tt cotiW be a smart phone application Getting your work produced or published shows you have ideas and skills the marketplace values. Be Multi-lingual: Business is becoming more global Understanding other cultures and being fluent beyond English will open up more possibilities the instant you graduate www deloitte com/yourfuture | www facebook com/yourfutureatdeloitte Nick Rengel International Tax Senior Deloitte Tax LLP I'm a tax professional But my career isn't going by the numbers Thanks to Deloitte's pro bono fellows program, a part of our skills-based volunteer program, I spent six months working in my field with the U S Paralympics in Colorado Springs, CO I worked on two skills-based, strategic projects bringing more awareness to the program and integrating U S Paralympic Team programs with athletic programs for wounded military veterans Asa U S Military Academy graduate, it means a great deal that my work made a difference in the lives of men and women who fought for my country The experience strengthened my skills and shaped my life Watch my film at www deloitte com/us/makmgadifference