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Many companies here in Battle Creek are giving back through volunteerism.  Corporate volunteer is when a company encourages and supports its employees and retirees to volunteers their time and skills in service to their community.

Corporate Volunteering is any formal or organized means a company uses to encourage and support its employees and retirees to volunteer their time and skills in the service of their community.

Potential Indirect Benefits to the Company

• Recognition as a good corporate neighbor, improvement of public reputation
• Creation of healthier community
• Increased visibility as a leader in corporate volunteerism at the local and national level
• Expression of company’s commitment to community involvement

Direct Benefits to the Company’s Bottom Line

• Increasing productivity of employees
• Positive impact on profit
• Enhancing business development
• Enhancing community development
• Providing a way to implement corporate and strategic and business goals

There are a number of different opportunities that a corporation could take advantage of to help your community. Below are a few examples of corporate volunteer programs.

• Organize and implement a day of service for your   organization.
• Supply information and referrals for volunteer opportunities.
• Develop and manage group employee volunteer projects.
• Make monetary grants to nonprofits where employees volunteer.
• Create volunteer opportunities on site.
• Volunteer on national service days as an organization.
• Join United Way’s Day of Caring!
• Volunteer as an corporation for Community BarnRaising Events!
• Volunteer for local community events like the Cereal Festival, Taste of Battle Creek, Festival of Lights.

The most successful corporate volunteer programs are based on the intersection of company priorities, employees’ interests, and community needs.