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Leveraging Volunteering for Personal & Career Growth
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Leveraging Volunteering for Personal & Career Growth

In this week’s episode of The Aziza Growth Series, we’re thrilled to sit down with Yomi Odukudu, one of our passionate program management volunteers at The Aziza Development Foundation. Yomi brings fresh insights into how volunteering has not only fueled his dedication to community development but also accelerated his career as the Content & Communications Lead at FactsMatterNG.

If you’re a young professional, university student, or anyone looking to level up through volunteering, Yomi’s story is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in as he shares:

  • How Volunteering Builds Emotional Intelligence and Social Awareness
    Discover how giving back to the community has boosted Yomi’s ability to connect with people, empathize, and lead effectively—skills that are now essential to his professional journey.

  • The Power of Expanding Your Network Through New Communities
    Yomi explains how volunteering has helped him forge meaningful connections, find new friends, and unlock opportunities he never anticipated.

  • Finding Fulfillment by Serving with Purpose
    Hear how Yomi discovered his passion for helping others and the joy that comes from making an impact without expecting anything in return.

  • Why Volunteering Needs to Be Purposeful
    Yomi talks about how volunteering with intention, rather than for social validation, brings deeper personal and professional rewards.

If you’ve been looking to start a new volunteer role or better position your current experiences for growth, Yomi’s practical tips and real-life insights will inspire you to take the next step!

We have an Opportunity For You!

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Let’s get growing, together!

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