volunteering
Coverage of volunteering in the Nexus archive.
- Volunteer’s harp music brings calm to hospital waiting room
Peg Mann, a volunteer at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Myrtle Beach, S.C., plays the harp to calm patients and families in the waiting room. Aging Untold expert Amy O’Rourke highlights music's role in reducing stress in medical settings, and Mann emphasizes the emotional benefits of volunteering for older adults.
- Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here's how job seekers can address them
Job seekers with resume gaps can address them by highlighting transferable skills and activities during their time away from work. Monique Di Liberto, who paused her career to parent, re-entered the workforce by showcasing skills from roles like PTA president and business support. Andy Decker of Goodwin Recruiting advises including certifications, volunteering, and framing career breaks honestly.