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Corporate Volunteering: Top 7 Requests & the Bad, Better and Best Responses (1 of 7)

Chris Jarvis — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:54:51 -0500

“We want a volunteer experience that can be done in no more than a day, and no less than a half-day.”

Companies want to engage their communities through employee volunteering programs. For most, this means calling a non-profit and scheduling an activity. But how should non-profits respond? Is there a “best” answer for everyone?

Where To Find "Sustainable" Employment?

Chris Jarvis — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:58:54 -0400

GUEST BLOG POST: Mark Swartz is a the National Career Advisor on Workopolis.com's homepage. His current focus is 'Sustainable Employment', helping people profit their career, employer and society.

Social Service Organization or ngos in India are playing efficient role in developing the nation

Carped Non profit Organization India — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:10:31 -0400

As per my analysis Indian ngos located at Andhra Pradesh in the areas of Telangana, Medak, Nizamabad, Warangal, and Kowdipally had gained an excellent service from the ngos.

What is Social Innovation? Reflections from the National Conference for Service and Volunteering

Chris Jarvis — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:14:23 -0400

After three days of celebrating, learning and sharing with exceptional service advocates from around the world, I left the conference energized and inspired to make a more significant impact in the communities in which we live and work. We all had access to tools and resources that have better equipped us to enhance our volunteer efforts, measure our impact and further develop meaningful relationships that will prove to be pivotal to building a nation committed to service.

How Do You Serve?

Chris Jarvis — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:32:50 -0400

Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Nancy Pelosi, Arianna Huffington, and Bon Jovi all told us how they serve yesterday at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the government, non-profits, entertainment, academia, business and the media.  

Carped.Org social service organization or non profit organization in Andhra Pradesh

Carped Non profit Organization India — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:23:28 -0400

Carped is a non profit organization, nonprofit organization or social service organization in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

MBA Program Trashed on Harvard Business Podcast

Chris Jarvis — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:20:22 -0400

What
does it take to create an outstanding leader?

A great social service to society can be done by non profit organizations or ngos

Carped Non profit Organization India — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:11:38 -0400

As per my analysis Indian ngos located at Andhra Pradesh in the areas of Telangana, Medak, Nizamabad, Warangal, and Kowdipally had gained an excellent service from the ngos.

Six Reasons Why You'll Never Volunteer Again

Chris Jarvis — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:00:06 -0400

The
downturn in the economy is proving to be a boon to volunteerism. It
won’t matter. Most non profits are egregiously under-resourced in
staff, dollars and expertise. Here are six reasons why most volunteer
experiences will inoculate people against ever coming back.

The Push-and-Pull Effect

Walmart and Twitter Gang Up To Make The World Green

Chris Jarvis — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:29:52 -0500

Walmart
is greening its supply chain. Twitter is being used to expose corporate
practices that are destroying communities and the environment. Instead
of dampening an emphasis on sustainability practices, the Financial
Crises seems to be heating it up.

Social Media and Volunteering: Blessing or Curse?

Chris Jarvis — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:36:04 -0500

I write this blog with three groups in mind; volunteers, non profits, and companies with volunteer progr

Social Services Organization,Non Profit Organizations or Non Government Organizations takes an important place in society.

Carped Non profit Organization India — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:31:29 -0500

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Why Volunteers Don’t Come Back

Chris Jarvis — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:12:17 -0500

Nonprofits tend to see volunteers as necessary, but not strategic. Attitudes towards volunteerism are simplistic and out of date. The result? A loss of 1.9 billion hours of labor year to year. Corporate Volunteer programs can remedy all that.

"I'm Bored... What's on TV?"

Obama: Volunteerism 2.0

Chris Jarvis — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:12:12 -0500

President-elect Barack Obama understood the subtle difference between utilizing volunteers to achieve an objective, and embracing volunteers as the obje

Start a Corporate Volunteering Program Where You Work

Chris Jarvis — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:35:38 -0500

Corporate Volunteer programs, also known as Employee Volunteer Programs are a key component to Corporate Social Responsibility strategies. We’ll tell you how to start one where you work, or how to improve the one you have.

One Step Forward, Three Steps Back

The discussion: How to start a Corporate Volunteering program.

Finding Volunteer Opportunities for Your Company: The Quick and Dirty Answers

Chris Jarvis — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:20:38 -0500

The practice of giving back - Business

Chris Jarvis — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:38:22 -0400

The following article by Jiayan Huang from The Ticker is an excellent example of the current trends in Corporate Social Responsibility. It highlights the importance of volunteerism through the employer as a benefit that displaces 'salary as king'.

Corporations are placing a greater emphasis on corporate responsibility

Financial Chaos on Wall Street May Make Corporations Socially Irresponsible

Chris Jarvis — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:46:56 -0400

Amid chaos in the financial sectors, the trillion dollar bailouts, and the cannibalizing of historic financial institutions around the world, there is a small stage being set. It is being meticulously prepared by the stage hands of fear, loss, anxiety and turmoil. Upon this stage, a troupe of thespians will play out for us, an audience of nations, their rendition of our true values. The conditions are perfect for this theatrical performance. The audience has been primed. The actors are seasoned, having performed many times before.

Okay, I've Got a Question

Chris Jarvis — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:30:01 -0400

When a business volunteers with a non-profit organization, does it have any effect on the business’ overall productivity? What are the direct benefits for the business?

If there’s a link between volunteering and productivity, where do we find the data and how do we measure it to prove the link?

How To Offer a Great Volunteer Experience! (part 1)

Chris Jarvis — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:43:35 -0400