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Research
indicates that socially responsible companies are more
attractive to both consumers and employees. The Volunteer
HELP!Line, a member
of the Points of Light Corporate Volunteer Council,
facilitates the Sioux Falls Business Volunteer Council
to promote employee volunteerism.
Services
Provided
- Determine the resources you
need to run a successful volunteer program. Provide
specialized training and technical support to develop
corporate volunteer programs.
- Personalized service in searching
for corporate volunteer opportunities, both for groups
and individuals.
- Identify group volunteer
opportunities for employees and their families throughout
the year and on Seasons of Service Days such as Make
a Difference Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
- Community Spotlight ,
a weekly broadcast fax.
- Introduce leadership opportunities
to employees
These services are provided
free of charge. For more information, please
contact, the Volunteer HELP!Line
by dialing 211 or emailing
vol@helpinecenter.org.
Businesses
Strengthening America
An initiative to engage business leaders to encourage
civic engagement and service.
Corporate
Community Involvement
Created by the Charities Aid Foundation, provides links
to corporate web sites around the world with information
about companies’ charitable giving.
Corporation
for National and Community Service
The Corporation is the federal governmental
organization that administers AmeriCorps, Learn &
Serve and Senior Service Corps programs (Senior Companion
and RSVP). This site includes information on all of
these programs, plus additional information for individuals,
agencies and programs.
Freedom
Corps
Established in 2001by President George W. Bush, provides
useful information on the benefits of volunteerism.
Independent
Sector
A national coalition of 800 voluntary organizations,
foundations and corporate giving programs. Provides
useful information on the latest trends in charitable
giving and volunteerism.
Points
of Light Foundation
This site provides numerous aspects of corporate and
individual volunteerism.
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