Benefits for companies 

• Increases business profile and public image in the media and community 

• Increases the skill base for employees who volunteer 

• Increases community and social awareness/commitment of employees 

• Increases employee morale and loyalty 

• Increases customer base and support 

• Provides networking opportunities with community/customers 

• Provides team building across business 

• Helps with recruiting and retaining quality employees 

Benefits for employees 

• Creates opportunity for engagement in a community where they live 

• Offers alternative opportunities to demonstrate their leadership capabilities 

• Provides an opportunity for recognition outside their work function 

• Builds skills and enhances leadership and personal development 

• Feels rewarding and gratifying 

• Makes employees feel better about where they work 

• Provides networking and team building opportunities