{"id":55629,"date":"2022-12-02T11:08:51","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=55629"},"modified":"2026-04-28T06:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:34:47","slug":"time-to-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/time-to-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Better, Do Better: A Time to Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"

You probably already know that December is the Month of Giving, but while some not-so-secretly think of it as a time to receive<\/em> gifts, it’s also a time for reflection and selfless action to benefit others. This sentiment is easily threaded into the idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR), as companies think of their new year strategies. While complex plans and signficant donations may be top-of-mind for some, don’t forget the simple action of volunteering.<\/p>\n

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As we continue our Know Better, Do Better Series<\/a>, we\u2019d like to look at how volunteering can be an excellent exercise in employee engagement and service to customers as an extension of the community.<\/p>\n

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Why volunteering is important<\/h2>\n

Volunteering, in general, has been a personal endeavor for most people, or part of fraternal\/club activities. However, creating it as a CSR initiative can help take companies beyond sometimes impersonal charitable contributions to building community and brand awareness.<\/p>\n

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Volunteering is rooted in service and the need to help others. Volunteers share skills, knowledge, resources, and more for the benefit of others. Organizations can think of engaging in volunteerism as a way of creating better customer experiences<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How?<\/p>\n

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Because if you\u2019re an employee who gains satisfaction and personal fulfillment from helping others in need, the same skills can be applied to employee engagement<\/a> for greater customer satisfaction<\/a> as well! This is the operational benefit of incorporating volunteer and charity work into your business. Of course, this shouldn\u2019t be only tied to creating a more positive appearance for customers, but should be done in the vein of service. It is the Month of Giving, after all!<\/p>\n

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But connecting your CSR strategies with operations will always increase overall buy-in for plans, while also forming culture.<\/p>\n

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The benefits of volunteering<\/h2>\n

In addition to providing support to the community, volunteering offers many benefits to employees and companies.<\/p>\n

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For employees, the benefits include:<\/p>\n

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