Volunteering is an activity in which individuals voluntarily give their time, energy and skills to help others or contribute to certain social goals, without expecting financial compensation. It has many advantages, both for the individuals who volunteer and for the communities in which they operate. For volunteers, this experience represents an opportunity for personal and professional development. They can acquire new skills, expand their knowledge, develop empathy and social skills, as well as strengthen their self-confidence. It is also an opportunity to network and make new contacts, which may be useful in future professional or personal endeavors. It fosters a sense of community and responsibility, and can inspire others to engage in similar activities, creating a chain reaction of positive changes in society. It plays a key role in solving many challenges, including poverty, education, health and environmental protection. The main goal of this research was to examine whether the experience of volunteering affects and helps the volunteers themselves in finding a job, and whether the employers themselves value it. Twenty-five interlocutors between the ages of 29 and 65 from various associations and volunteering organizations took part in the research. The results showed that slightly less than half of the respondents started volunteering at a younger age. Most learned about volunteer activities through professors or friends. About half of the respondents started volunteering because of excess free time, while slightly more than half did so because of the desire to help others. The largest number of respondents volunteered in associations for people with special needs, and slightly less than half in scouting organizations. Most reported that they feel more fulfilled when they help others. However, more than half believe that volunteering is not valued enough when hiring, while only a few stated that volunteering experience helped them find a job.