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weWednesday: Please don’t volunteer – What skills can you contribute?

March 14, 20180Comments by Suzanne F Stevens - YouMeWe
weWednesday: Please don’t volunteer – What skills can you contribute?

by Suzanne F. Stevens, Conscious-Contribution™ Cultivator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), YouMeWe.ca

Part of the Please don’t Volunteer – 9 part series

In this episode…
Consider how to make your contribution count:

  1. What knowledge or skill do I have?
  2. What knowledge or skill would I like to expand?
  3. Which non-profit, charity, community group, or professional association would benefit from that knowledge or skill?

 

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Suzanne F. Stevens, is multi-awarded social entrepreneur, and The Wave•Maker at YouMeWe Social Impact Group Inc. As a speaker • trainer • coach • author • podcaster, and community builder she empowers a WE culture by cultivating conscious leadership. Elevate your leadership, amplify your authentic voice, and accelerate your sustainable social impact with YouMeWe—YouMeWe.ca • we@youmewe.ca

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