VOLUNTEERING AS A PLATFORM FOR FUTURE CAREERS: HOW CIVIC ENGAGEMENT HELPS YOUTH BUILD THEIR PROFESSIONAL FUTURE
Keywords:
volunteering, civic engagement, career development, youth, social capital, skill development, professional growth, orthodox theological seminary, sociological scales, psychological scalesAbstract
Volunteering is often viewed as a noble act of giving back to
the community. However, it also serves as a powerful platform
for personal and professional development. This article explores
how civic engagement through volunteering influences the future
careers of young individuals, focusing on sociological and
psychological scales used to measure the impact on 55 students
from the Orthodox Theological Seminary in Arad, specifically
11th and 12th graders. The findings reveal significant benefits in
skill development, social capital, and career orientation.
