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Are you a business looking to give back to the community? 
Not sure how to get involved? 
Please contact us! 


We can help you establish or strengthen a workplace volunteer program at your company. A volunteer program will help encourage and support volunteer involvement by your employees. Volunteering will not only give back to the community, it will also promote a positive work atmosphere at your company. 

Can’t commit to a program but still interested in employee volunteerism? We can help connect your company with a volunteer project or with a local nonprofit in need of volunteers. 

Employees are also welcome to participate in our Days of Service. These days bring attention to the power of volunteering by engaging large volunteer groups in a wide range of projects. The Volunteer Center coordinates projects on MLK Day, Family Volunteer Day, Global Youth Service Day and Make a Difference Day. To get more information click here. 


Why encourage volunteerism? 

The Stats

From Points of Light Institute:
  • 83% of the companies surveyed use volunteer programs as part of the corporate strategy to address critical business issues. 
  • 83% use volunteering to provide training for employees. 
  • 97% acknowledge that volunteering builds teamwork skills. 
  • 68% agree that employee volunteering helps the company keep valued employees. 
  • 58% feel that employee volunteering leads to increased productivity. 
  • 99% feel that employee volunteering improves the company's reputation and public image within the community.
  • Creates benevolence and loyalty among members of the community 
  • Supports open communication and solidarity company wide 
  • Increases ability to attract and retain employees 
  • Boosts employee satisfaction 
  • Improves relations within the community 
  • Improves public image 
  • Improves morale and teamwork 


Benefits for employees: 
  • Acquire new skills and abilities 
  • Gain fulfillment from contribution to the community 
  • Career development tool 
  • Become knowledgeable about needs and opportunities in the community 
  • Establish a service oriented culture in their community