Sustaining

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Sustaining Motivating Your Team
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Corporate Social Responsibility

• A concept whereby organizations consider the
  interests of society by taking responsibility for
  the impact of their activities on customers,
  suppliers, employees, shareholders, communities,
  and other stakeholders, as well as the
  environment. This obligation sees organizations
  voluntarily taking further steps to improve the
  quality of life for employees and their families
  as well as for the local community and society at
  large. (wikipedia)

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Management Perspective

• MEAF Its not why we do it, but it isgood for
  business!
• Employees appreciate a company that cares and is
  ACTIVE in its support of those in need.
• Be proud of MEAF It is an important element of
  our company and should be included in your
  recruiting efforts.
• Use it in client presentations Sophisticated
  clients want to do business with companies that
  have conscience and are committed to improving
  the world in which we live.

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Mangement Support

• Encourage all employees to participate.
• Recognize those who do.
• Encourage your natural leaders to support the
  effort, they will become leaders in the group.
• Allow those who support a reasonable amount of
  time whichcan vary depending
• on the activity / event.

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Why Volunteer ?

• The experience is rewarding time worthy
• The time demands are adaptable manageable
• Rewarded with a personal sense of value
• Requirements are not excessive / overwhelming
• Able to network with employees outside division
  / department

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Volunteer Viewpoint

• I need to feel what Im doing has a real purpose
  contribution.
• I need to share in setting goals / objectives.
• I need to know what is expected of me.
• I need to see / know results of fundraisers.
• How are beneficiaries affected by our time /
  donation hard work?

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Recruitment...

• Videotapes, CD-ROMs or DVDs are excellent tools
  to use for recruitment.
• Video newsletters or PSAs can be used as part
  of a presentation for new employee training thru
  HR.
• Printed material can be distributed to new
  employees such as brochures, newsletters.
• Create activity calendars with committee contacts
  for distribution to all employees.

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Volunteer Job Description

• Becoming part of a team working together.
• Host fundraisers (i.e. Hallway Golf, Pizza
  Lunches, Bake sales, Car Washes).
• Create posters for volunteer recruitment /
  upcoming events and so much more!

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Volunteer Retention

• Show recognition within the committeesVolunteer
  of the Year/Month.
• Spotlight the accomplishments of volunteers via
  company / committee newsletters / local community
  newspapers.
• Simple thank you notes to express appreciation
  for all their efforts.
• Pat on the back will keep volunteers feeling
  successful, showing that they are a part of
  changing lives in their own community.

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Volunteer Recognition
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Recruitment / Retention

• Recruitment Retention is largely based on
  committee strength.
• Having a solid base / leadership will determine
  success in maintaining happy volunteers.
• Key factors Organization Coordination.
• Be careful not to overwhelm - learn to
  delegatethats why we VOLUNTEER!

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Other ideas / suggestions