Volunteer Position: Reading buddy

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The volunteer opportunity I decided to research in my community, is volunteering at the library as a reading buddy. As a reading buddy I can help little kids learn how to read, who might be challenged by the skill. This volunteer work could definitely come in handy, because I am teaching a child how to read by cooperating, making friends with them and sitting down and reading. Also, not only can it help me with my social skills, but it will also build better leadership qualities in me. These skills I have mentioned are needed in most jobs. For example if I wanted to become a teacher or basketball coach, this volunteer job will help me deal with kids better, by improving my approach to them and being a better leader. I am very passionate about this volunteer position because I would love to become a basketball coach, and many of the skills, like I have already mention are needed in basketball coaching as well.

Employment Opportunity: Basketball Coaching

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The employment opportunity I am researching is basketball coaching. Like I have mentioned in my previous paragraph, I love to play basketball, and I want to become a coach because, I get to still follow my passion. My dream job is to become an NBA player, so if I am potentially coaching a good team, that will show through, that I have good communication, social and leadership skills. This also ties back and connects with my volunteering opportunity, being a reading buddy. In both jobs you need to be able to cooperate and teach kids how to do something. The qualifications needed are, good basketball skills, leadership and communication. And as for the current qualifications I bring to the table as a basketball coach are, having good social and communication skills. I also think I am quite good at basketball so none of the drills should be an issue. I do have some leadership, but I could definitely work more on that trait. Not much is needed to apply for this job, besides a good understanding of the game and social skills. Which I do believe I already have, so at that point with some more maturity I should be well qualified for this job.

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Reading buddy: reading buddy – Bing images

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