Employee Volunteering

Our Volunteer Center staff can provide a range of services enabling businesses to impact the community through volunteerism. We help companies create or enhance employee volunteer programs that address the needs of the business and the community. We can assist you with:

setting community involvement goals
developing a program and promoting employee volunteer involvement
selecting appropriate volunteer opportunities aligned to your mission
matching your business to a specific agency partner for strategic alliances

Business Volunteer Network (BVN)

The Volunteer Center in partnership with the Portage County Business Council is in the process of establishing a BVN. The Portage County BVN is your local resource for developing and coordinating workplace volunteer efforts provides programs that can help build employee skills and attitudes that foster organizational commitment, company loyalty, and personal fulfillment. If you are interested in being part of the planning process or want to know more please contact Scott Winn at 341-6740.

Benefits of the BVN will be:

Exchange best practices as they relate to corporate volunteerism.
Access creative volunteer ideas used by other companies
Learn about community service agencies and their needs for volunteers
Receive timely information about community initiatives
Be part of a network of consultants who help other members start or improve volunteer programs
Participate in seminars and discussions to exchange ideas
Have a link to national volunteer information through the Points of Light Foundation
Find Board Opportunities

Professionals at all career levels are encouraged to consider serving on non-profit Boards or committees in their community. Board participation provides leadership experience and enhances management and team building skills for your employees. Find Board Opportunities online or contact Scott Winn at 341-6740