Although you are just in high school, it is a good idea to begin volunteering in a setting of interest. You may not have decided on a specific volunteer setting, but volunteering in various settings helps clarify your current and future interests. Some students may want to become a psychologist that conducts counseling and assessments on the Geriatric population to ensure cognitive functioning, quality of life, and support (familial, physical, emotional, mental, and social). In this case, a first step would be to read about what Geropsychologists or Geriatric psychologists do and where they work. After learning about the tasks of Geropsychologists, it would be wise to volunteer in a setting that offers services for that population. Similarly, a student that desires to become a Sports Psychologist could contact a psychologist and ask if they can help with tasks around the office or in the field.
Volunteering helps you not only discover interests, but volunteering helps you connect with professionals and learn about the next steps for pursuing a career in psychology. To some students, volunteering may seem like a major time commitment, but putting in the time to volunteer translates into experience and shows your determination to pursue a career in psychology. All of your volunteer pursuits can be added to your resume.
Volunteering helps you not only discover interests, but volunteering helps you connect with professionals and learn about the next steps for pursuing a career in psychology. To some students, volunteering may seem like a major time commitment, but putting in the time to volunteer translates into experience and shows your determination to pursue a career in psychology. All of your volunteer pursuits can be added to your resume.
