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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, qualities that make a great employee. Talk to the interviewer about your willingness to give back to your community through some form of volunteerism. If you do not have formal volunteer experience, 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. If you have volunteered specifically in a manner related to your role as a Social Work Supervisor, focus on 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.
If you do not have volunteer experience, avoid saying that you do. The interviewer may ask for a letter of recommendation from the volunteer coordinator or for a phone number they can call for a reference. You will not be disqualified as a candidate for not having volunteer experience, but you will be if you are dishonest in your interview.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"For the past three years, I have volunteered every Saturday at a local homeless shelter. I help serve hot meals, stock the pantry shelves with donated items, and hand out essential toiletry kits. It's been an enjoyable experience and rewarding at the same time."

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