Why we should all work for free.It’s called pro bono, and the benefits go beyond karma credits.You are an expert. Honestly. How many years have you been working for? Times that by 1,880. That’s roughly the number of hours you’ve been learning and…
Your professional skills are valuable.And there's a charity out there looking for your skills. No doubt about it.Maybe you’re thinking “what use am I to a charity”. That’s certainly what I used to think, and what I’ve heard many inspiring, talented professionals say as…
How pro bono is good for your career.And there’s absolutely nothing selfish about that.The best pro bono is as good for you as it is for the charity. The most common response I hear when I tell people I work a four day a week job so I can do one…
Be a pro for a cause you care about.Choose your bono based on what you give a monkeys about.How many charities can you name? Probably only a handful that include stalwarts like Cancer Research, RSPCA and the NSPCC. These blockbuster charities only make…
Making time in your week to do good.The key is knowing how much time you have to give.Don't know how you'll fit pro bono into your life? People often worry about how they will fit pro bono work into their already busy lives, and so, much like…