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Volunteer community service, in addition to the obvious benefits of personal satisfaction, enhanced self-esteem, and the sense of giving something back to one''s community, can also provide managers with an opportunity to gain skills and experience that can lead to greater business success and career advancement. Among the bottom-line career benefits are: more ways to learn management skills, exposure to diverse groups of people, opportunities for extending vision and, often, experience in collaborative leadership. This article offers pointers on how to choose a volunteer opportunity that''s right for you and mentions resources that will get you connected to community groups. A sidebar provides tips for making the most of your volunteer service.