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Educator Finds Time for Church Activities with Freelance Work

Many job seekers have shared with FlexJobs that they value flexible work that allows them time to be active in their church communities and other volunteer activities. This week’s FlexJobs success story offers an example of a job seeker whose part-time position still left time for church activities.

Volunteer work is a fulfilling activity that often falls by the wayside for people whose full-time jobs can be all-consuming. But there’s upbeat news: flexible jobs are a great way for workers to meet their career goals, while remaining integrally involved in their community and volunteer efforts.

We’re focusing this week on Francine W., an educator and FlexJobs member who found a part-time, freelance job as an elementary lesson writer for Study.com, an e-learning company that uses technology to make education more accessible. Francine, who was already working full-time, was hired for a remote position that allowed her to continue to make time for church activities.

Working Full-Time, But Seeking Extra Income

A resident of Richmond, Virginia, Francine described to us how changing life circumstances factored into her decision to seek flexible work. “After being recently separated and on my own, I felt I needed extra income,” Francine wrote, responding to questions that FlexJobs asks successful job seekers.

Already working as an educator, Francine said she began a search for part-time work that would fit into her busy schedule—and provide additional income to help meet expenses. “I work full-time and am very active in my church,” she wrote.

Research Leads to Best Source for Flexible Work

After determining that she wanted to find a source for suitable work-from-home jobs that she could do part-time, Francine launched an online search. Her initial finding didn’t seem particularly encouraging. “I started a Google search for part-time online jobs but couldn’t find anything,” Francine said.

But she persevered. “One day while I was searching, I came across a site that listed the best companies to find telecommuting jobs,” Francine wrote. “I can’t even remember the site! FlexJobs was listed as a top resource for flexible job opportunities,” she said.

Investing in a Monthly FlexJobs Membership

After researching the benefits of a FlexJobs membership, Francine took the plunge. “It only cost $14.95, so I thought I’d give it a shot for at least one month,” she told us. “I was pleasantly surprised to see so many jobs and in so many different categories!”

Francine said she was happy to discover that all of the positions in the FlexJobs database of thousands of flexible jobs were fully researched. “I could not believe that there were so many legitimate employers looking for people to work from home!” Francine wrote.

Inspiring Tips for Finding Great Flexible Work

Already a seasoned education professional, Francine used her career experience as a launching pad for her job search. “My background is education, so I applied for education jobs as well as call center jobs,” she told us.

As she conducted her job search on the FlexJobs site, Francine was confident that there were no scams among the posted listings. “In addition to having so much to choose from, I liked the fact that FlexJobs screens employers, so I can rest assured that I am not getting scammed,” she wrote. “I also like that FlexJobs keeps track of the jobs I have applied for.”

For Francine, the upshot was finding flexible work that offers healthy work-life balance—or, in her words, “a job that fits into my schedule, doing something that I already do!”

Looking for more job search inspiration? Check out these job search success stories

Readers, is having time for church activities a priority in your search for flexible work? Share how a flexible job would help your volunteer efforts!

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