The Volunteer Center is a trusted partner for businesses who want to make a difference in the community through employee volunteering, social responsibility projects and collaborative, high impact fundraising. We can help connect your employees and your business to community projects that support your business and philanthropic goals.
Partners in service
Over half the Fortune 500 Companies have Employee Volunteer Programs because community engagement can improve your business by:
• Boosting employee morale, which helps with productivity and retention.
• Attracting more qualified employees.
• Developing employee skills, particularly among new managers.
• Enhancing your company’s image in the community.
We make it easy for your business to get connected to the community.
• Adopt A Family -lets your employees choose a local family with special needs and fulfill their holiday wishes. It’s a great alternative Secret Santas and White Elephant exchanges. Click here to learn more or call 427-5075 between Oct 1 and December 15.
• Be a Champion Team for a local school or nonprofit through the Human Race. This fast, fun event brings together 150 local groups to raise money our county’s largest collaborative fundraiser where every penny stays locally. Click here to register or call Chris Braccini at 427-5077.
Special Project Development- Free consultations are available to help you craft an Employee Engagement Program that suits your business by Contacting Christine Loewe at 427-5070.
Free Resources and Information about Employee Volunteer Programs.
Community Visibility
We offer many sponsorship and event opportunities to make sure that your business is seen and appreciated by patrons of these successful events and products:
• Human Race Sponsorships 2010 – Step Out for Your Community! We have a sponsorship plan for any business size that puts your business in front of 2,000 walkers and 10,000 donors. View a video from last year’s event.
• 2010 Kitchen Tour for Literacy – Advertise in our August Kitchen Tour guide to reach1000 friends of Literacy who love to cook and are interested in kitchen remodels. Read about last year’s event.
• 2010 Literacy Trivia Challenge – Sponsor a Team, buy an Ad or sponsor the event in a fun, fast paced test of knowledge to benefit Literacy. Read about last year’s event.
• 2010 Youth Guide to Volunteering – Reach teachers, parents and teens throughout the county by advertising in the Youth Guide.
Community Recognition
We make it easy for you to thank your employees who volunteer, and get recognition for your business through our annual Be the Difference Awards. See videos of the inspiring People, Businesses and Agencies who are recognized this year.
Employment and Internship Services for People with Disabilities
Through our Community Connections Program, the Volunteer Center helps people with disabilities connect to their community through volunteer internships, education and employment. Learn more about how your business can benefit by employing someone with a disability, accessing our supported employment program or sending jobs to our Custom Mailing Service.
