<p>Which would colleges find more appealing: someone who did a lot of volunteer service and showed interest in them, or someone who has work experience and had 1 or 2 jobs? (but not as extensive)</p>
<p>Both look good. Do what you enjoy more, and worry less about how it will look to colleges.</p>
<p>On a slightly different note, I remember reading a few posts by Northstarmom a little while ago saying how top colleges, may look more favourably upon the student who works during the summer at say McDonalds compared to the student who travels overseas on his parent's dime to volunteer or works at an internship obtained through parental connections. Do a search and see what you can find.</p>