Should I put 1 time acts of charity as volunteer work on a resume?

Question

I have done a number of 1 time volunteer things such as marathons/5K/10K walks to raise money or helping register voters during election times and things like that, should these types of things go on a resume? I do not have much in terms of any long term volunteer work but I am still active in giving back through these other ways.

Answer 1

really depends upon what type of job are you applying for. but in reality, if you don't have a consistent volunteer gig, it is tough to validate the entry upon a resume.

I would keep it off and if it comes up in the interview, cool.

Answer 2

No, don't put them on a resume.  The purpose of a resume is to get your foot in the door of an organization - so you can have a face-to-face interview with them.  Putting one-time events like this on a resume won't help you get that "foot in the door"; but you will score points by just dropping the hint in your conversation with them that you do these things on the side, so that a potential employer sees a different side of your personality and the things that motivate you.

Answer 3

Yes, you should put these activities on your resume. They show that you are invested in your community, that you know how to interact with other people, that you have a life outside of work, that you are a caring person, and that you can balance work and outside-of-work life.

Answer 4

I think you should think of a volunteer position that would aid your career development and stay with it for 1-2 years.  If you put that on a resume, I think it would be a true addition.

To put marathons on there (unless you are applying for a Physical Ed teaching position) would be stretching a bit.