Tips for Entry
Read the International Journal of Volunteer Administration (http://www.ijova.org) to learn more about the field.
Volunteer! Try out different volunteer positions at various nonprofits.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- http://jobs.cof.org
- https://careers.councilofnonprofits.org
- http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs-director-of-volunteer-services
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