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We agree with so much of this! Our #SkillsBasedVolunteering report found that corporate volunteering is a triple win for everyone involved, including charities, volunteers, and businesses. Our report is backed up with ten years of experience offering skills based volunteering to our small charity partners, and connecting with our colleagues Lloyds Banking Group. We have seen direct wins for businesses, including: ✅ contribute to staff learning and development directly impacting the strength of a workforce, its wellbeing as well as building staff connection, and relationships. ✅ added social value through programmes, directly having a positive impact on business' reputation ✅ enabling volunteers to gain a better understanding of societal issues can lead to greater support for customers who may themselves face the same issues. Find out more here, and the value of offering corporate volunteering opportunities https://bit.ly/3X0nVUe

Employees who feel a strong sense of community at work are not only more engaged but also exhibit higher levels of job satisfaction and overall wellbeing. Read our blog on the role of community engagement and wellbeing to learn more about the benefits of volunteering 👉https://hubs.li/Q02ZQwfW0

On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the power of people who give their time, energy, and skills to create meaningful change in the world. Volunteers are the heart of communities, driving forward solutions to social, environmental, and economic challenges. Volunteering is about more than giving back... it’s about building connections, fostering equity, and creating impacts that ripple far beyond what we see. Whether you’re planting trees, mentoring youth, or using your skills to support equity-centered causes, your contributions matter. Together, we can build a future where every action creates a better tomorrow. 💚 #SustainableBusiness #SocialImpact #SmallBusiness #BusinessStrategy

🌍 Celebrate International Volunteer Day! 💖 Today, we honor the incredible power of kindness and selflessness. Volunteering connects us to communities, fosters change, and creates hope. Whether it’s lending a helping hand, sharing your skills, or simply offering your time, every act of giving makes a world of difference. Why volunteer? ✨ Build stronger communities ✨ Support those in need ✨ Learn, grow, and connect Let’s celebrate the volunteers who inspire us and commit to making an impact, one action at a time. 💡 How will you give back today? Share your stories in the comments! #InternationalVolunteerDay #GiveBack #CommunityMatters #BeTheChange

🌟 Celebrating International Volunteer Day! 🌟 Today, we honor the extraordinary volunteers who selflessly give their time, skills, and embody the spirit of generosity showing that small acts of kindness make a difference. Whether it’s mentoring someone, cleaning up a local park, sharing expertise, or simply lending a listening ear—volunteering reminds us that the most valuable contributions often come from the heart. At Billed Right, we believe in giving back. Volunteering is not just about helping others—it’s about fostering connections, building stronger communities, and inspiring hope. Together, we rise by lifting others. Let’s take this day as a reminder to ask ourselves: What can I do to make a positive impact? Whether big or small, every action counts. Let’s step forward, give back, and make a difference—today and every day. #InternationalVolunteerDay #VolunteerSpirit #MakeADifference #CommunityImpact #BilledRightCares

Learn about the importance of online petitions in volunteer recruitment and retention in the insightful article ""Why Online Petitions Are Crucial to Your Volunteer Recruitment and Retention."" Discover how online petitions can be a powerful tool for engaging volunteers, increasing awareness, and driving meaningful change. Read the full article here: #OnlinePetitions #VolunteerRecruitment #VolunteerRetention #Engagement #VolunteerSuccess

The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is Every Moment Matters. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities. It’s in these moments, and the relationships between them, that we find greater purpose and a sense of belonging. By connecting and engaging with community, we come to know our importance. Volunteering matters. And by sharing these moments, we co-create the neighbourhoods, culture, and society we want to live in. Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our communities. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters! #NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters #thankyou #ritualsforrecovery #community

It's fitting that our Community Review Process takes place during National Volunteer Week! We take pride in recognizing the hard working volunteers that give hundreds of hours to make the annual review process successful. These 40+ volunteers spend time visiting every agency, reviewing outcomes and outputs, evaluating budgets, and listening to agency presentations. This community led process is a hallmark of United Way and you can be proud knowing it is how your dollars are invested. #ThankYou #NationalVolunteerWeek #LIVEUNITED See less

🌊🌊🇨🇲Introducing the Volunteer Guide for BRIDGES!🌟 Volunteering has the power to transform communities and build lasting connections, and at BRIDGES we’re thrilled to launch a comprehensive Volunteer Guide designed to inspire and empower individuals to take meaningful action. This guide is a resource tailored to help volunteers navigate their roles, maximize impact, and contribute to sustainable change in our communities. It covers: 🔹 Clear steps for effective community engagement 🔹 Tools for creating impact-driven projects 🔹 Stories and insights from real-life volunteering experiences Whether you’re a first-time volunteer or a seasoned community builder, the BRIDGES Volunteer Guide offers everything you need to make a difference. ✊🏽✊🏽Why This Matters: In communities where resources are scarce, volunteering bridges gaps, builds resilience, and creates opportunities. Youths in the Cameroon’s coast have little experience with regards to the ocean sector and with this initiative, they’ll be opportunities to learn on field. This guide is a step toward sustainable growth and development. 💡 Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and create a brighter future for all. Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to empower change! 🌍 Forbah Sandra . N WARRI BILSON NKEH ESTHER ENOW LAETITIA EGBENCHONG II Ghemkam kevin Enjema hope Agbor Tabe brandon Karla Aguilera #BRIDGES #VolunteerGuide #sdg14 #CommunityEmpowerment #oceanscience #impact #YouthEngagement #SustainableDevelopment #LeadershipInAction #EmpowerChange

Volunteering is not just a noble act of kindness, but a powerful force for change. When we volunteer, we share our skills, time, and energy with others who need them. We also learn from different perspectives, cultures, and experiences. We become more aware of the challenges and opportunities that exist in our world, and we become more motivated to make a positive difference. But what if everyone volunteered? What if more than eight billion people decided to give back to their communities, their countries, and their planet? Imagine the impact that would have on the issues that matter to us, such as poverty, health, education, environment, peace, and justice. Imagine the solutions that would emerge from the collaboration and innovation of volunteers. Imagine the sense of solidarity and belonging that would grow among people of different backgrounds, beliefs, and values. That is the vision. #InternationalDayForVolunteers