Top 5 Corporate Volunteer Activities

So you want to set up a volunteer opportunity for your team? Great idea! Corporate volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and make an impact to causes that need it. Getting your teams out to volunteer also boosts employee morale, provides a greater sense of workplace purpose, and increases team collaboration.

What makes an awesome volunteer opportunity for corporate teams? The nonprofit you choose to work with could have shared values with your company, be a cause your employees are passionate about, or align with a particular theme you are celebrating, for example partnering with an environmental organization around Earth Day.

Stumped for ideas? We’ve put together a list of the top 5 volunteer events Purposely has put on for our customers. Participants in these events have had loads of fun and felt a strong sense of connection to their community. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel each time, so take some inspiration from these sure-fire ways to create an awesome day of employee bonding.

Volunteer at a Food Bank

Volunteering at a Food Bank is an awesome way to give back to your community. It is a very hands on volunteer activity and you can feel the impact immediately. Corporate teams can make a real difference in the community by helping to sort and pack food. Your teams will feel fulfilled knowing they’re supporting families and individuals who are struggling with food insecurity. It's a great way to get out of the office and work together on something meaningful. Plus, it helps build stronger connections among team members as they work towards a shared goal.

Beach or Park Clean Ups

Volunteering at beach or park cleanups is a great way to make a positive impact while getting outside. It’s a great break from the office and allows the team to see each other in another environment which is great for team building.

Not only do you help keep these natural spaces clean and beautiful, but your teams will also be protecting wildlife, a cause many employees are likely passionate about. It’s a chance to get out of the office and get some fresh air, and maybe even discover a new favourite spot around your city you didn’t know about. Plus, there's something really satisfying about seeing the immediate difference you can make! A lot of people are concerned about the environment, which make park and beach clean up a great way to attract a large portion of your employee base to get involved.

Volunteer Card Making

Volunteering to make cards is a fun and creative way to spread a little kindness with your peers. Whether you're making holiday cards for seniors, thank-you notes for healthcare workers, or just some encouraging messages, your handmade cards can bring a smile to someone's face. Making cards together allows employees to tap into their creativity, relax, and enjoy a break from the usual work routine. They can switch off their work brain for a couple hours and activate their creative side. Then when they go back to work they might be able to tap into something they wouldn’t have otherwise had they not spent a little time flexing their creativity.

Card making is a great option when the weather is not good and it’s a low barrier, approachable volunteer activity that employees can spend just an hour doing. It's also an awesome virtual volunteer opportunity your teams can do to engage remote workers. This simple yet impactful activity can boost morale, foster a sense of purpose, and strengthen team bonds, all while making a positive difference in people's lives.

Volunteer at a Community Garden

Volunteering at a community garden is an awesome way for corporate teams to get outside and give back. It's a hands-on experience which involves getting a little dirty— digging, planting, and helping maintain garden spaces. Working together in the garden is not only a great team-building activity, but it's also a chance to give your employees the opportunity to learn new skills and potentially develop a new hobby! That’s something employees will value about their workspace. Since so many people value sustainability, your employees will feel great about contributing to an environmental cause. Corporate teams are often in front of their computers and don’t get the opportunity to work with their hands enough, so this is a refreshing way to foster team building and trust.

Volunteer at a Animal Adoption Organization

Volunteering at an animal adoption organization is a great corporate volunteering event.  Let’s face it, this is an easy sell— getting to spend time with adorable pets, help care for them, and assist in finding them loving homes will appeal to a large portion of your staff. It's a rewarding experience that brings out the best in everyone, and your staff will get to see a different side of their co-workers, creating the opportunity to build more trust within your teams. It’s also a great way to reduce stress and boost morale, with plenty of tail wags and purrs to go around. We have never heard any complaints about getting to spend the day with a bunch of cats and dogs!

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