Its more then just the right thing to do

A companies main motivation for focusing on community service might be altruistic but that doesn't mean there aren't tangible benefits in doing so.

For example a company focus on community service:

• Helps employee develop personally and professionally
• Grows the companie's brand, and recruitment efforts
• Facilitates better communication within the company

There is plenty to be done

The majority of community service opportunities will be helping non-profit organizations who work to serve the community. Your local organizations will best know where you are needed so it is always good to listen to them. Often volunteering work consists of tasks that are small things but necessary for the community.

Tasks such as:

• Distributing food
• Tutoring
• Stocking shelves at a food pantry

It's not that hard (really!)

We often hear from companies that employees express interest in volunteering but then get hung up on coordinating the necessary paperwork and orientations. These are simple steps you can take to make this all more straightforward.

• Coordinate organization orientations
• Make it easy for volunteers to get more information
• Publicize opportunities internally

Make it a part of your culture

Working to integrate community service into your companies culture will go a long way towards getting your company more involved. This wont happen overnight, but trying some of the suggestions below might help.

Make sure you:

• Highlight employee efforts
• Do as much of the busywork involved for them as you can
• Be receptive to feedback

How to grow your impact

You probably want to have the most impact possible on your local community. To accomplish this we suggest that you.

• Focus on consistency more then large events
• Drive a culture of volunteering
• Listen to community organizers on what is most helpful