Alissa Jordan, Esq.’s Post

Does your company have a volunteer scheme? Not gonna lie, my favourite thing about being self-employed is being able to take myself off on a weekday and do some volunteering. The benefits are pretty obvious… firstly you are helping your chosen charity/ organisation. That’s a given. But you get to meet so many interesting people. And if you work from home, it’s a change of scene. It’s also good for the soul to know you’re doing some good in the world. Don’t you want your staff to feel good about themselves? If you haven’t got a volunteer scheme, maybe ask about whether you could start one. It’s a win/win. #volunteering #volunteersmakeadifference

Shameless promotion of two organisations I feel passionate about, Providence Row and Madlug™ It is quickly moving towards Christmas and you want to undertake something socially positive? What about a Team Building programme at Providence Row work together for a few hours preparing hot meals for the homeless. I guarantee when you finish you will feel a sense of accomplishment. Secondly, does your company wish to support an organisation which provides dignity to children in care, providing a proper bag in which to transport their belongings? Seek out Madlug™ and harry your Marketing Team to equip staff with a good quality backpack rather than something by a large sports company. There you go, two suggestions for your team to do something positive with real social impact. #Charity #Homelessness #TeamBuilding Alternatively, you could just go to a bar with your work colleagues and buy each other drinks: you decide?

Corporate Social Responsibility can be a powerful tool in transforming your local community. Don't be afraid to spearhead ambitious initiatives that align with the values of your business - think of how you want people to remember you. Be more than just a seller or a service. Make it personal. Make it meaningful. #socialresponsibility #charity #community #business #powerondemand #quotes #motivation #inspiration

🚩 Examples of facilitating volunteering and fundraising with young people Volunteering Matters runs a number of projects that engage young people in social action. They help facilitate and amplify the voices and actions of younger people to be more involved for positive change in their local communities. They have 6 dedicated projects, The Team London Young Ambassador Project has helped 600 young people across 61 settings to design and deliver social action projects of importance to them and to improve their community. They were also involved in delivering training and workshops for other young people and the team at Volunteering Matters. Other projects help young people engage and raise awareness of key issues such as mental health to help others in their communities and schools. #youthleadership #trustee #charity

🔔 New feature alert! 🔔 We are launching a new category on Blume - Volunteer Involvement - to help charities recruit and manage volunteers. We know there is a huge demand for this support, not least because of the unprecedented interest in this Friday's webinar, "Involving volunteers as a small charity." 🍂 Blumers! If this is something you have experience of then please add it to your quiver of skills - check your inbox for an email from Alexander. 🍂 Charities: if you're looking to develop your volunteer strategy and would like to learn more about our brilliant Blumers and how they can help you on your journey, book a free meeting with Alexander Stevenson. Just head over to Blume.Life and hit the 'book a chat' button on the homepage. #volunteer #volunteering #volunteermanagement #virtualvolunteering #smallcharity #freelancer #charitysuppport #charitymanagement #charityceo

There are so many reasons we volunteer ⤵ 💡 Sense of purpose (finding your why!) 💡 Creating change 💡 Personal fulfilment 💡 Gaining experience 💡 Opportunity to meet new people What's your reason? 🤔 •••• P.S. Can you think of a better definition than the one in the image? #VolunteersWeek #FindingYourFire #Volunteer #Purpose #DoingGood #Charities

Volunteering a few hours a week can be so fulfilling…you meet new people and gain new skills, if you’re just starting out it helps with work experience and gaining a job…if you’re retired it helps keep the brain healthy and active…whilst the charity you volunteer for gains the asset that is you!! They then convert that to helping those in need = a win win situation! Consider what you can do with a couple of hours, you’ll be surprised at the rewards you gain, plus there’s free tea and coffee & biscuits, and in the winter you save on the heating bill whilst you’re there!!! #volunteering #makeadifference #charity #salvationarmy #volunteersweek

Thought this was a great one to repost ahead of our next Digivent webinar, aimed at supporting charities to amplify their impacts through the use of social media. Social media can feel pretty scary, and it’s difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ll be talking you through ways you can connect with your audience, share your mission and foster meaningful interactions. 🙌 Whether you're a small local charity or a large nonprofit, sign up below and see how you can elevate your impacts even further👇 https://lnkd.in/ee2r3cF9 #CharityMarketing #FreeEvent #MarketingWebinar

Do you have a Volunteer Policy? How are you engaging your employees to support good causes in a meaningful way? Have you considered how helping charities and non-profits also enhances your brand reputation? It really is a Win-Win. Get in touch with us at Good Endeavours if you want to discuss your organisation's approach to volunteering and creating a #socialimpact And don't be misled into thinking there isn't time or it's too difficult to arrange. Research from NCVO shows that about 1 in 3 recent formal volunteers have volunteered online or over the phone. #VolunteersWeek is 40 years young. Get Involved this week. #socialresponsibility #volunteering #responsiblebusiness #GoodEndeavours

Charities and nonprofit organisations are the heartbeat of our communities, tirelessly working to make a difference 💜 And they can't do it alone! #GlobalVolunteerMonth is about celebrating your team's achievements and rallying them to bring their passion, skills, and support to help beneficiaries drive their missions forward 😊 Your volunteers are giving the beneficiaries two very important things: 1️⃣ Manpower: Volunteers provide additional manpower to carry out their programs and initiatives effectively 2️⃣ Skills and Expertise: Volunteers bring diverse skills and expertise enhancing the capabilities of charities See how we can help you help others 👉 https://bit.ly/3PHDdZq #EmployeeVolunteering #SocialImpact #Volunteering