C3P really makes Corporate Volunteering happen in 2008
December 2008 | Odessa O'Brien, The Centre for Volunteering
Over the last 12 months we have had a huge increase in the number of Corporate Volunteering events which has come about due to the program launch of C3P: Creating Community Corporate Partnerships. C3P acts as a broker to connect corporations with not-for-profits in beneficial Employee Volunteering projects and activities.
The Corporate Volunteering activities have ranged from 100 Integral Energy employees and sub contractors helping out at an aged care facility to four Office for Fair Trading volunteers helping out at the Sculptures by the Sea event held at Bondi and Tamarama beach.
We have had a great response to the Eco Eden Corporate Volunteering Day with over 880 volunteer hours dedicated to this corporate volunteering activity alone. Eco Eden is the perfect way to assist frail, aged and people with a disability to stay in their own home and help create an enjoyable garden space. The day is supervised by an experienced team leader who has produced a full scope of works to turn the garden area into an easy care eco eden.
Other wonderful events that have attracted the interest of employee volunteers include:
Dow Corning makes sure the Social Club has some Christmas Spirit
Date: 9 December
Time: 9.30am start
Location: Ryde
Number of Dow Corning employees participating: 8 employee volunteers
The range and diversity of corporate volunteering activities can be diverse and rewarding for all involved. Dow Corning employees will be making a huge effort for this social club which is held on a monthly basis for socially isolated older people in the Ryde area. Employees will be getting busy in the kitchen and whipping up a Christmas Feast for 20 clients that attend this Social Club. This is a great way to support an organisation that has limited funds and resources – Dow Corning employees will be doing the shopping and the cooking for the day and joining in on the festivities.
Merrill Lynch decide to go Green with Eco Eden
Date: Friday 5th December
Time: 9.30 start
Location: Cromer
Number of Merrill Lynch employees participating: 6 employee volunteers
Eco Eden is the perfect way to assist frail, aged and people with a disability to stay in their own home and help create an enjoyable garden space. Merrill Lynch employees will be making a difference to the quality of life of someone in need. The Corporate Volunteering Team from Merrill Lynch will be turning a jungle of a backyard into a tranquil space for the client to enjoy!
Noruma and Office of Fair Trading employees support SportAbility: International Day for people with disabilities
Date: Thursday, 4 December 2008
Time: 9am–4pm
Location: Burwood
Number of Noruma and Office of Fair Trading employees that participated in the day: 12 employee volunteers
Noruma and Office of Fair Trading employees will come together to help out on a variety of activities to make this a successful day for everyone involved, the day is about focusing on Ability rather than the disability. From making sure everyone has a wonderful sausage sizzle to organising the kids on the jumping castle and making sure everyone has a go at the different sporting workshops. Last year was Crea8bilty and this year because of the Beijing Olympics FRANS is hosting the "SportAbility". This is a wonderful special event to get people of all ages and all abilities interested in the benefits of sporting activities. Corporate Volunteers will help out on the day by becoming involved in the sporting workshops including soccer, self defence and cricket, help out with the BBQ and meet some interesting people including kids and young people and Representatives from AFL & Special Olympics.
Celebrate Christmas with some lovely older people
Date: 3rd December 2008
Time: 9.30am–3.30pm
Location: Rushcutters Bay
Number of Noruma and Office of Fair Trading employees that participated in the day: 8 employee volunteers
Again Nomura employees have come to the party to make this a really special social occasion for the clients of this aged care facility in Rushcutters Bay. Corporate Volunteers will set up the Christmas decorations in this aged care facility, say hello and have a chat to the residents and help cook a wonderful Christmas BBQ.
A charity that works with kids at risk needs volunteers for the Christmas Appeal
Date: 2 December 2008
Time: 9.30am–3.30pm
Location: Randwick
Number of Noruma and Office of Fair Trading employees that participated in the day: 4 employee volunteers
Noruma employees lend a hand to make sure the Christmas Appeal for this well known charity goes ahead without a hitch. Help this well regarded charity that works with young people at risk raise funds with their annual Christmas Appeal. The Christmas Appeal involves filling many envelopes with stories and information about the great work that this organisation does with disadvantaged kids. Be a part of telling the story, meet the staff and learn more about the organisation and help raise much needed funds for kids at risk.