Our employees are powering positive change across Florida! ???? We are celebrating our company’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, recognizing those who devote their time and talent to make a difference. Our employees have logged nearly 41,000 volunteer hours this year, supporting the communities where we live, work and raise our families. #FPLCares
That's truly inspiring! Forty-one thousand volunteer hours is remarkable. What types of community initiatives did your employees support most often?
Well done
Did you catch Ross Kemp on BBC Breakfast visiting our Rickmansworth Lunch Club???? Together with Ross, we're encouraging everyone to join us on Sunday, 7 July for #CheerForVolunteers to celebrate the incredible volunteers who help our communities across the country???? Fancy joining the celebrations? Have a look at our toolkit with some helpful information so that you can help us say great big ‘thank you’ to those who go above and beyond for us: https://bit.ly/3VEpMvJ
Want to make an impact but you don't know where to start? You'll find the organizations you want to make a difference with at the Volunteer fair this upcoming Sunday, Nov. 3rd at the Adams County Community Center! ??Volunteering in your community is important for several reasons, both for individuals and the local economy: - Economic Activity: Volunteer-driven projects can stimulate local economies by attracting funding and resources that might not otherwise be available. - Skill Development: Volunteers often gain new skills, which can improve their employability and contribute to a more skilled workforce. - Resource Allocation: Volunteers can help fill gaps in services, making local initiatives more robust. - Health Benefits: Engaging in volunteer work has been linked to improved mental and physical health, as it can reduce stress and increase happiness. - Community Development: Volunteers contribute to projects that enhance local infrastructure, parks, and recreational areas, improving the overall quality of life.
https://lnkd.in/gbzSEwrE The Baird Difference in Action - Focusing on the importance of community service and giving back.
Refreshed National Standards for Volunteer Involvement are out now! The National Standards are a best practice framework to guide volunteer involvement. The National Standards can be used flexibly, recognising that volunteering takes place in highly diverse settings and ways. All organisations and groups can implement the refreshed National Standards at any time. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gZxJ59Fh Learn about the refreshed National Standards: https://lnkd.in/grZtTdvN Volunteering Australia (VA) #VMA #NSV #volunteering #volunteer #volunteers
How are you going to make a difference today?
This October 24th, let’s come together to make a meaningful impact in our communities. Make a Difference Day is a powerful opportunity for us all to contribute to positive change through volunteerism and acts of kindness. At Adina ABA, we believe that every effort, no matter how small, can create a ripple effect of positive change.
Volunteers give their time and efforts to help achieve a shared mission. Honor their impact by reinvigorating your volunteer program with more meaningful, engaging opportunities. We put together some of our best practices for developing high-performing volunteer engagements for small staff associations in this short video: https://hubs.la/Q02tHV2L0
Make the Most of Your Summer with Meaningful Volunteer Work! Looking for ways to give back this summer? Our latest blog post explores how you can find rewarding volunteer opportunities and track your efforts with Givefinity! Discover: ? How to find the perfect volunteer opportunities for you ? Tips for tracking and managing your volunteer hours ? How to reflect on your experiences and plan for the future ? Ways to share your impact and celebrate your achievements Ready to make a difference? Check out the blog: https://lnkd.in/gr62U24K #Givefinity #SummerVolunteering #VolunteerOpportunities #CommunityImpact #GiveBack #VolunteerWork #TrackYourVolunteering #MakeADifference #SummerGoals #VolunteerExperience
Really enjoyed attending "The Power of Purpose: Exploring the Basics of Business Community Engagement" hosted by Richmond Chamber of Commerce, InUnison, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, and Community Foundation yesterday. My key takeaways: 1) Business Community Engagement has so many positive ripple effects on the company, volunteers/employees, and community. Engagement begets more engagement which begets even more engagement and small actions add up. 2) The business case for Community Engagement is strong. From retention to recruiting to marketing, it's also a great financial investment. For all my L+D friends, it was also a great reminder that the best learning is often very simple. The handout was a series of easy reflection questions that broke down the process into easy, actionable steps and a helpful resource I will continue to use. #communityengagement, #unitedway, #richmond, #simplelearning GIF Description: Erika's nametag for the event with a smiling and dancing cartoon whose face is the planet earth.
A heartfelt thank you to My HR Pros, Fort Smith Regional Alliance, and City of Van Buren, Arkansas for supporting my participation in Community Development Institute (CDI) Central this week! I wanted to share 10 of the most impactful things I learned in Year 1: 1. A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves! 2. People don’t want to work where they don’t want to live. 3. Everyone has a voice and everyone has a role in their community.? 4. Collaborative problem solving + respectful dialogue + diversity of opinion = transformative change? 5. Data gives your story strength.? 6. Your downtown is what your community thinks of itself. 7. 3 critical, often missed steps in volunteer management: increase responsibilities and growth opportunities, recognition and celebration, and exiting volunteers gracefully.? 8. If my community is above average I can expect to live above the average lifespan. 9. Every leader needs to know 5 good things about their community. 10. What can you repurpose in your community to give you an advantage? Our keynote speaker was from the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute! She shared that moving to Petit Jean was the sunrise of Rockefeller’s dreams. I relate to that so much! I strongly encourage every community leader to consider participating in CDI. If you have any questions about the nationwide program, please let me know!
Principal Lamb demonstrates leadership and accountability in seemingly small ways.
Grateful to The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) for this story. It’s an honor to work with such amazing students, faculty and staff. I love what I do. Being a principal is the greatest job in the world. ?? https://lnkd.in/gyNcAYSP
What an incredible effort!