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What You'll Learn


  1. Why volunteering for nonprofits' behind-the-scenes operations work is an untapped opportunity to build new skills and meaningful connections
  2. How following \"breadcrumbs\" of community connections can lead you to unexpected opportunities and networks you never knew existed
  3. Why building vulnerability and genuine relationships in community beats transactional networking every time



Some Takeaways


  1. Volunteer organisations desperately need behind-the-scenes operational help but rarely ask for it because they assume people only want glamorous hands-on work.
  2. Following community \"breadcrumbs\" rather than strategic networking creates unexpected pathways to opportunities you couldn't have planned.
  3. Creating space for vulnerability in community gatherings transforms transactional networking into genuine friendship and collaboration.
  4. The tough job market makes volunteering an underutilised strategy for skill building and career direction.




Where to find Allie Dono


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondono/




Where to find Milly


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/

Website: http://www.millytamati.com/




Generalist World resources:


Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMU...

The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/

Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/

Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events

Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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