The Workplace Volunteer Council is a coalition of businesses that recognizes the critical importance of volunteerism in the community. Employee volunteerism and community service are foundations of social responsibility and good citizenship.
Business and Community Benefits of Employee Volunteer Programs:
- Builds a positive business environment
- Establishes a company’s community presence
- Develops employee leadership and organizational skills
- Enhances employee morale
- Fortifies employee’s sense of pride and personal satisfaction
- Increases the community’s ability to reach more people in need
- Improves the quality of life and creates healthier communities
Workplace Volunteer Council Goals:
- Promote and expand the role of volunteerism in the business community
- Encourage volunteer participation by corporate employees
- Identify community needs or issues that are too large for one company to handle alone
- Provide a roundtable for managers responsible for volunteer programs at their companies
- Serve as a resource for companies implementing a volunteer program
- Assist The Volunteer Center in its efforts to utilize volunteers from the business community
Council Meetings:
The Workplace Volunteer Council meets every other month to provide managers of employee volunteer programs an opportunity to network, learn, share information, and collaborate on volunteer projects that a single company could not do alone. The meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. and are hosted by a member company on the last Tuesday of the month. Check our calendar for meeting dates.
Meetings provide:
- A forum for exchanging information on employee volunteer programs, such as recruiting volunteers, setting up volunteer projects, recognizing volunteers and other key issues.
- Opportunities for companies to collaborate on projects, both large and small and a chance to network with other professionals.
Membership Programs and Dues:
The Council serves as a resource for companies of all sizes. Some member companies have established employee volunteer programs while others have smaller programs that are growing.
Annual membership dues are $100 for companies with 1 to 50 employees and $200 for companies with more than 50 employees. Membership entitles company participation in WVC projects and meetings.
