Chapter 18How to Get the Right Pro Bono Expertise for the Job

Deirdre White

CEO, PYXERA Global

Amanda MacArthur

VP, Global Pro Bono & Engagement, PYXERA Global

Is volunteering truly a free service? Oxford Dictionary defines free as “something given or available without charge.”

Volunteers are excited to give. They are motivated, talented, and make themselves available to you at no charge. They willingly give you their hearts and minds to help you in your mission to make the world a better place. Sometimes, a volunteer's motivation is professional in nature. The experience helps him or her to develop new skills and advance their careers. On a fundamental level, however, volunteering one's time and talent makes people feel good. As the pace ...

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