How to pick volunteer opportunities for your business | BBB in Eastern NC
Whether you have a staff of five or fifty, there are always ways that your company can volunteer in order to make a difference in your community. One of our partners, Activate Good, is the perfect organization to connect with to find opportunities that align with your company’s ideas.
Gage Interest in Employee Passions - Poll employees on what causes are close to their heart and see if there is a consensus so your company can pick one or two causes that you really care about.
Use an Existing Meeting Time - For a smaller company, use one of your weekly staff meeting times for a field trip to help out a local nonprofit.
Offer Incentives - Consider offering paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) or other incentives for employees who spend time helping in the community. Communicate clear guidelines for what those hours should include and develop a simple accountability system.
Follow Up - Follow up by giving your employees the opportunity to share their comments about their experiences, both in getting engaged and post-volunteering feedback. An online survey is an efficient way to do this.
Solicit Nonprofit Feedback - Collect feedback from your partnering nonprofits regarding the impact of your volunteering to evaluate if the program is a win. Ask for quotes from nonprofit staff members to use when promoting future volunteer opportunities within your company.
To look for volunteer opportunities today, visit activategood.org.
Source: https://www.signupgenius.com/business/volunteering-ideas.cfm