Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Simcoe - Employer Supported Volunteerism

Studies show that employees who are satisfied by meeting personal goals, such as volunteering, are more productive. In today's busy workplace and home environment, people need creative ways to contribute to their community. Employers can take the lead by encouraging volunteering for the In-School Mentoring Program within their company.

The school day and the work day coincide - so a key component of this program is the employer. Providing a work atmosphere that allows flex time in rescheduling appointments or work hours greatly impacts a person's willingness to become a Mentor.

Many corporations are looking for new ways to contribute to their community. Donation budgets are stretched to the limit and employers are demanding that corporate philanthropy be meaningful for everyone in the company. The In-School Mentoring Program offers a perfect blend of involvement for employees and value for donation/sponsorship dollars.

What's Required?

Time Flexibility

This program has been designed to maximize the benefit to the children while providing a minimum change to the workday. Here's what you can do.

Encourage employees to restructure their workday to include this program.

Include In-School Mentoring as an official part of your corporate philanthropy program.

It takes only one hour per week.

For more info:
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
of South Simcoe
Box 991,
80 Queen St. S., Tottenham,
L0G 1W0
905-936-9788

* Employees are
eligible for an In-Kind Receipts for the
hours they do
in this program

Community Impacts
* Volunteers feel they are having a more positive influenence on the community
* Volunteers like working for their company more because they actively support charities

External Impacts
-* Employees have a better image of their company
* Employees speak better of their company
* Employees are more likely to recommend working for their company

Internal Impacts
* Employees are more proud of the company they work for
* Employees feel their company is an even better company to work for
* Employees feel they are having a more positive influenence on morale at work
* Employees consider themselves more of a leader among thier peers at work