Resume TipMarch 31, 20263 min read
Volunteering and Open Source That Hiring Managers Care About
Pro-bono and OSS work counts — when framed as work.
Volunteer roles aren't filler. Framed like real work, they're real work.
Do this today
- Use the same bullet structure as paid roles
- Quantify impact ("redesigned site → 3x donor signups")
- Lead with the role, not the cause
- Cut roles older than 5 years unless directly relevant
If your volunteer work shipped real outcomes, list it like the job it was.
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