[PhoenixAzul]

The rule that I've generally followed for resumes of all sorts is
Keep it recent, keep it relevant.

If you've volunteered one time to scoop poop at the Humane Society, you can keep that out.

If you've volunteered to run church camp every year for the past four years? Definitely in.

Just started Latin Club this year but love it? In.

If it was so long ago or you involvement was so obscure that you don't think you'd be remembered if an alumna DID call to verify while writing your rec...perhaps leave it out.

If you're providing references for alumna to call, make sure you're giving the number of a GOOD reference. It is also a good idea to give the people you've listed as references a phone call to give them a heads up that someone might be calling to ask about you. It's just good protocol and helps them talk positively and thoroughly about you.

The resume is an INTRODUCTION to you, not an autobiography. They want information that they can use. A good resume will stick in the recipient's mind and make them ask, "So, what was it like to drive Meals on Wheels six days a week?" or "I was a Senior Scout leader too!".