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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Many hiring managers will choose one candidate over another because of their volunteer experience. They feel that it shows strong character and selflessness - all qualities that make a great employee. Talk to the interviewer about your willingness to give back to your community in some form of volunteerism. If you do not have formal volunteer experience, you can draw on things you do in your spare time to assist friends, family, or even your current employer.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer wants to hear about contributions you have made to the community in any form. If you have volunteered specifically in a manner related to your role as a healthcare professional, focus on describing the projects you have contributed to. If your volunteer experience does not include work-related contributions, that is fine.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have volunteered with many organizations since I was eight years old. My mother taught my brother and me the importance of giving back to the community, and I continue to volunteer to this day. I am involved with the Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Red Cross."

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I have never volunteered for any organization outside of work, but my co-workers and I usually get together around November to get donations like kid's clothing, jackets, and barely used toys, and we send them to Mexico.

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This is a good example to share of a group effort you've participated in outside of work.
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