Volunteering as a way to get projects for freelancers | Ep. 54 with Eric Bolikowski
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Discover how teaching and mentoring can open doors to new projects, build lasting networks, and enrich your professional journey π
In this episode, we speak with Eric Bolikowski, a Freelance Full-Stack Engineer, an interim CTO who co-founded 3 product companies, and a mentor who trained 100 students in full-stack engineering & soft skills π€©
With Eric, we talked about volunteering as a way to get projects for freelancers, in particular:
β How to choose a volunteering project.
β Time commitment and setting boundaries.
β In what ways does volunteering help to get paid opportunities.
Join us to learn from Eric's experiences and gain valuable insights into how you can improve your own freelancing career π
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Connect with Eric on social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bolikowski/
Timestamps:
(00:00) Meet Eric Bolikowski: Freelance Engineer and Mentor
(00:47) The Essence of Volunteering
(02:48) Choosing the Right Volunteering Project
(06:29) Balancing Volunteering with Other Commitments
(11:23) Volunteering as a Path to Professional Opportunities
(17:04) Maintaining Connections Through Volunteering
(19:45) Getting Started with Volunteering
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