Volunteer Service Experience

Requirement: Your participation in APO meets this requirement!

Other Information: Volunteerism is a key component for most nonprofit organizations. More than 70 million adults (30% of the population) volunteer each year for nonprofit organizations—resulting in nearly 6.9 billion hours of volunteerism. This represents an estimated $167 billion in economic value. The Volunteer Service requirement encourages CNP participants to understand the value of volunteerism. As a member of APO, you have already met this requirement through your service work.

Volunteerism is a key component for most nonprofit organizations. More than 70 million adults (30% of the population) volunteer each year for nonprofit organizations—resulting in nearly 6.9 billion hours of volunteerism. This represents an estimated $167 billion in economic value. The Volunteer Service requirement encourages CNP participants to understand the value of volunteerism

You'll gain first-hand perspective on how organizations work with volunteers to further their mission. This experience will also provide you with the opportunity to learn about an organization relevant to your interests and to make valuable connections in the nonprofit sector.

Requirement: Complete at least 20 hours of volunteerism at a nonprofit organization.

Eligibility: You may complete the volunteer experience and report it at any time.

How: Participants will complete the below form that includes key details about your volunteer experience and a brief reflection.