Employer Supported Volunteering is when businesses help their employees to engage in local volunteering. It’s a way for companies to give back to their communities while fostering team spirit and social responsibility among employees. 

This could involve activities like mentoring students, helping out at food banks, environmental initiatives, or supporting charitable organisations with shoe box appeals. Many companies integrate Employer Supported Volunteering into their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to make a meaningful impact.

For businesses and companies looking to make a lasting social contribution, Volunteering for Impact enables a deeper form of involvement. Employers can support ‘not-for-profits’ by offering specialised expertise, resources, or skilled labour, tailored to specific projects or community needs.

Unlike traditional volunteering, this isn’t tied to a strict time frame - it’s about making a tangible, sustainable impact on projects that align with the company’s values.

By engaging in Volunteering for Impact, companies can:

• Leverage their strengths to contribute effectively, from mentoring schemes to hands-on community projects.

• Boost employee morale and satisfaction by providing opportunities for staff to use their expertise in ways that make a real difference.

• Enhance their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, demonstrating a commitment to positive change while strengthening their brand reputation.

• Develop deeper relationships with communities, building trust and fostering long-term connections that benefit both businesses and society.

At the Volunteer Academy, we can help match businesses with the right organisations - those that resonate with their mission and objectives. Whether it’s through skills-based volunteering, long-term initiatives, or targeted project support, we facilitate connections that ensure businesses create lasting, measurable impact.

Together, we can drive positive change and create stronger communities, making corporate volunteering a truly transformative experience for both businesses and the people they support.

Many employers recognise the value of giving back to their communities. Through Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV), companies can offer employees a set amount of time per year to dedicate to volunteering. This approach enables businesses to play an active role in supporting social good while giving employees the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

This time can be used to support specific charities, social enterprises, community causes that resonate with the organisation’s mission, or even opportunities tied to skills development. Whether it’s sharing professional expertise or lending a helping hand, Employer Supported Volunteering benefits employees and communities alike.

Beyond benefiting local communities, Employer Supported Volunteering provides valuable advantages to both employees and businesses:

• Skill development: Employees can gain new competencies, leadership experience, and practical knowledge through volunteer work.

• Team engagement: Volunteering as a group fosters collaboration and strengthens workplace relationships.

• Enhanced Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Companies can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and social impact.

• Boosted employee morale and job satisfaction: Staff feel more fulfilled knowing their workplace supports their desire to contribute to meaningful causes.

By integrating volunteering into company culture, businesses can create long-lasting partnerships with non-profits and community organisations, helping to address social challenges while reinforcing their own values.

Employer Supported Volunteering is about creating a lasting impact and fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to drive positive change.