Developing a corporate volunteering strategy is a great way for businesses to give back to the community and contribute to social impact initiatives and ultimately create a better community.

If your business is looking to volunteer in the community, here are some steps to create an effective corporate volunteering strategy.

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1. Define the objectives of your corporate volunteering program: To start with, it is essential to define what your business aims to achieve through the volunteering program. You may want to focus on community building, skill development, or employee engagement.
2. Research organisations: Before developing a volunteering program, research HBNC and other community organisations to understand their mission, vision, values, and goals. This will help you align your objectives with theirs.
3. Identify volunteering opportunities: Once you have a clear understanding of the HBNC's needs, identify the volunteering opportunities that align with your business's objectives. These could include volunteering in the kitchen, administration tasks, fundraising events, mentoring programs, or organizing community outreach programs.
4. Engage employees: Encourage employees to get involved in the volunteering program by creating awareness and excitement around the initiative. Provide them with incentives, such as paid time off, team-building opportunities, or recognition and awards.
5. Develop a volunteering policy: Develop a volunteering policy that outlines the terms and conditions for employees to participate in the volunteering program. The policy should include information on the types of volunteering opportunities available, the number of hours employees can participate, and the process for applying for volunteering.
6. Allocate resources: Allocate resources such as budget, time, and manpower for the volunteering program. Make sure to account for costs such as transportation, food, and materials needed for the volunteering activities.
7. Measure impact: Develop a system to measure the impact of your corporate volunteering program. This could include tracking the number of hours volunteered, the number of employees involved, and the impact of the volunteering activities on the community and the HBNC.
8. Celebrate success: Celebrate the success of your volunteering program by acknowledging the impact made by employees, recognising their contributions, and sharing success stories with stakeholders.