Have you ever participated in volunteer work or been involved with any fundraising efforts?
The interviewer wants to know if you are willing to get involved with the causes that you are passionate about beyond your "9 to 5." Your answer lets the interviewer know what your interests are and if you are willing to participate in charitable events.
Think about fundraisers or charity events you have been involved with. Discuss any efforts you have made to raise money for causes you have an interest in or are passionate about.
"Yes, I have been volunteering at two local animal shelters for a few years now. They are unable to afford the cost of veterinary care, so I do the work without pay one day every other week. I also assist with fundraising by running in a 5k annually."
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Anonymous Answer
Yes, I have been volunteering at the local animal rescue organization that also owned a shelter since 2016. They were working with a veterinarian and a vet technician and besides the physical work I did to help the staff there, I also managed to learn my way up with different medical procedures. That was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I spent six years building relationships with a lot of people, watching animals growing up, and finding a permanent home. I noticed that our fundraising efforts were falling behind. I had the idea to restructure our fundraising program so I contacted potential donors and came up with the idea of having a collector's day in a public space, usually the parking lot of a mall, where people could come and donate food, supplies, medication, and money. This would happen every Friday, whether the weather conditions were favorable.
Stephanie's Feedback
Wow! You have a commendable track record of volunteering, and even better, your volunteer work is closely aligned with your ambition of becoming a vet. This is a very compelling response. To make it even better, I suggest adding a sentence at the end that quantifies the success of your fundraising efforts (example: "We were able to raise X dollars," or "we received X pounds of donated food." Show your impact!
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