{"id":4780,"date":"2017-08-23T14:11:29","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T18:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/career.utk.edu\/?page_id=4780"},"modified":"2022-07-29T14:32:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T18:32:14","slug":"volunteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteering is the giving of your time to an organization or a cause and can be a great way to learn more about the cause, prove your commitment and build networks, and identify new opportunities. Volunteering can happen independently or as part of a team, formal program or class, and may be short-term or long-term.<\/p>\n<p>UT\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/leadershipandservice.utk.edu\/\">Center for Leadership &amp; Service<\/a> has a mission to educate and engage all students to lead and serve the global community. 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