Over the past decade, employer-supported volunteering (ESV) has become a mainstream practice of companies. We know that when employees feel good about the way their organization contributes to community there is a positive increase in brand ambassadorship, career commitment, employee impact and discretionary effort, while the company itself sees a growth in revenue, job applicants, […]
Continue ReadingDo one-day group volunteering events really help community partners?
Employer-Supported Volunteering (ESV) is any activity undertaken by an employer to encourage and support the volunteering of their employees in the community, which often takes the form of a one-day group volunteering event. There are many options and strategies employers can use to engage their employees. Employers may enact company-wide days of service, flex time, rewards programs or […]
Continue ReadingCorporate Group Volunteering Checklist
Group activities are one of the most popular ways that employees volunteer with the support of their workplace. While some workplaces have a CSR employee to organize these activities, usually these activities are managed by an employee with less experience. To support these employees, Volunteer Canada has created a Group Volunteering Checklist which can be […]
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