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Employee volunteering allows both employers and individuals to make a positive contribution to their community. Volunteer Centres offer a huge variety of volunteering opportunities, allowing employee volunteers to select the placement they are best suited to and ensuring a more positive experience for all concerned. We also offer information and advice for businesses and employers who support those who wish to volunteer.

The benefits of employee volunteering include:

Company –

• Builds teams across the organisation
• Increased staff morale and job satisfaction
• Attracts graduates
• Builds reputation in the local community
• Excellent PR
• Can contribute to IIP
• Can be structured into staff development and appraisal
• Builds corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Staff –

• Increased motivation
• Reduction in stress
• Improved teamwork, leadership and communication skills
• Increased sense of pride in the company
• Increased confidence and self esteem

Click here for some examples of the volunteering opportunities on offer.

To find out more about how Volunteer Centres can improve your employee volunteering, contact your local Volunteer Centre.