Volunteer to work on a service project outside of your immediate community.

Volunteer to take a leadership role in a local professional or community organization that overlaps with your unit's mission and the interests of the university.

Volunteer to serve on the leadership nominating committee for a community or professional organization. Research potential leaders in the context of their skills, experiences, and organizational fit.

Volunteer to mentor someone outside of the university. Understand their goals and expectations in order to tailor your approach.

Volunteer to lead a project or take a role in a venture that is brand new to you (e.g., a special event or remodeling project).

Volunteer to join the leadership of an organization trying to improve poor customer service, employee moral or undergoing a major change initiative.

Volunteer to help turn around an underperforming community organization.

Volunteer on the leadership of a professional or community organization that is experiencing internal crisis.

Volunteer on an outreach project with a non-profit organization.

Volunteer in a leadership capacity for a non-profit organization.