Volunteering is enjoyable for a number of reasons. But volunteering as a whole team or workplace adds a few more to that list. Here are some of the benefits that come from volunteering alongside your team members.
Added Value to Your Work
Just being part of a team or organisation that appreciates volunteering can add a significant sense of value to the work you’re already doing and the business you’re already a part of.
Community
Strong relationships between businesses and local organisations can lead to beneficial partnerships that can continue to serve the community and one another, meaning you might be helping each other thrive and do more good.
Learning
Your experience of volunteering might teach you a valuable new skill – perhaps one that translates well back into your normal role and enhances what you already do.
Team Bonding
Spending time volunteering and working towards a common goal for a day, half day, or even a few hours can bring team members together and create new and lasting bonds, closer relationships or even ongoing inside jokes.
That Feeling
You can’t deny the amazing feeling you get by helping out and being part of doing good in your community. Plus, you’re likely to have fun and leave with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction at the end of the day.
Team Gembridge have done several volunteering days, with the most recent at Our Village – which you can read all about here. We had the BEST time!