Corporate volunteering is any formal or organized means a company
uses to encourage and support its employees and retirees to volunteer
their time and skills in the service of the community. From individual
employee efforts to coordinated group projects, Corporate volunteer
programs are an increasingly important resource for meeting community
needs and solving serious social problems. Whether you are a mom and
pop business or a giant corporation there are benefits for all:
The
Employees/Volunteers
Achieve personal growth
Gain opportunities to assist those in need
Learn team-building skills
Develop leadership/decision-making abilities
The
Employer
Improves the quality of life of the community
Increases employee morale
Enhances public image
The
Community
Receives volunteers who have specialized skills/expertise
Builds a stronger and safer community
Recipients receive improved quality of living.
The The Community CENTER at Cal Poly offers personal consultation on how to start a corporate volunteer
program. Call 805-756-6509 or e-mail info@volunteerslo.org.
