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The Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
For more information contact:
Debbie Knepke, Corporate & Events Manager, 414-344-3933 x. 152


Benefits to the Company
-Fosters teamwork and collaboration
-Builds a healthy work environment
-Aids in recruitment/retention of employees
-Effects positively on productivity
-Improves Company’s public image
-Strengthens community relations
 Benefits to the Employee
-Strengthens leadership skills
-Adds variety & fulfillment to job
-Increases loyalty to the Company
-Improves morale
-Reduces stress
-Decrease employee absenteeism
 Benefits to the Community
-Offers solutions to critical social issues
-Sharing of resources
-Create value through talents and skills
-Shatters stereotypes
-Builds strong neighborhoods
-Impact somebody’s life positively

Four Easy Tips on Corporate Team Volunteering

  • Think about why your company wants to volunteer
    Are you volunteering to meet people, to get that good feeling from helping others, or because there is a corporate initiative? Giving some thought to your own motives for volunteering will make the experience more enjoyable. There are no right or wrong answers here; instead it is an exercise to help you get the most out of the experience.
  • Consider volunteer opportunities beyond the usual causes.
    Many community groups are looking for volunteers, and some may not have occurred to your company. Most of us know that hospitals, libraries and churches use volunteers, but what about public schools, retirement centers and neighborhood parks? Agencies even accept volunteers to help plan and organize their events.
  • Combine your goals
    With so many volunteer opportunities available for corporate team volunteering, business objectives and personal goals can be linked to fulfill the needs of nonprofit agencies.
  • Great volunteers are open to a new experience. Your volunteer work may not be exactly what you expected, but it will certainly be an opportunity to learn. Be open to the clients and agencies you are serving and learn from them. No matter what you give, what you’ll get back is immeasurable.