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Workplace Volunteering Greater Ottawa County United Way can help your organization connect with our community to make it a better place. We will bring together your company’s priorities and the interests of your employees to change lives and build a stronger community. More and more companies are investing employee time in community service through workplace volunteering. Join the numerous companies who complete projects through our program each year.  Why Get Involved?
Corporate – Corporate volunteerism can enhance corporate team building and improve links between companies and the community in which they operate. By connecting employees with community projects they see their United Way donation at work and gain a better understanding of the importance of United Way. Individual – When individuals volunteer, they better understand the needs of people in their community. Volunteering provides training in leadership and skill development as well as a sense of self worth, accomplishment and pride in giving back. Community – Volunteerism builds a better community for all of us. Agencies that serve the community feel corporate volunteerism increases community support for their program and the people they serve.
Workplace Volunteer Options
Meet our Participating WVP Partner Companies
Get Your Company Started Workplace Volunteer Options
Day of Caring Celebration of Caring – Year round group projects allow companies to complete service projects throughout the year, varying from one-day projects to more extensive projects. The Volunteer Center keeps a current list of projects and will organize a successful project for your organization. Adopt a Focus Area – Target an issue where your company can make the most difference in our community by investing time and talents. For example, if you want to help kids thrive academically, United Way's Volunteer Center can provide customized projects addressing this issue, even in specific cities or geographic areas. Custom Programs – Greater Ottawa County United Way's Volunteer Center can custom design a workplace volunteer program that’s perfect for your company. Volunteer Solutions – Help your employees get involved personally or with their family by viewing posted volunteer opportunities. United Way's Volunteer Center can help you gather specific information about volunteering that would appeal to your organization. Pre-Retirement Seminars – Informational and fun seminars on the advantages of volunteering for employees who are nearing retirement. Meet our Partner Companies who do their part for the community. Harbor Industries - Harbor Industries has a year round program called Harbor People Helping People or HP2. Employees complete a project each quarter based on employees interests and with the help of the Volunteer Center. Their projects include a blood drive at the company, Day of Caring, holiday craft sale, and Harbor People Helping People Day where teams of 5 go to the homes of senior citizens to help with yard work & home repair projects. “Our volunteer program is a hit! Employees look forward to projects because they allow us to work side by side outside of the company and make a difference in the community” explains Deb Rink, Harbor Industries.  Tennant - Tennant recognized they could make a difference in the Holland area by planning a year round volunteer program. They worked with the Volunteer Center to coordinate a program that matched their interests & skills with community needs. Tennant makes carpet and floor cleaning equipment. Their first project was to use their tools to clean a domestic violence shelter. The project allowed employees to use equipment while also providing a very needed service. They complete a project each quarter, rotating participants so everyone interested has a chance to contribute to the program.
A.D. Bos Vending Services – Each fall A.D. Bos coordinates a hard working Day of Caring team. It serves as a great way for companies to “try out” volunteering together. “Our company is a huge supporter of Day of Caring because it allows us to get into the community and make a difference.” Explains Tom Bos Jr.,of A.D. Bos Vending Services.  Herman Miller - A large furniture manufacturing company, Herman Miller coordinates their workplace volunteer program department by department. The Volunteer Center works with each department to plan a year round program or a simple “done-in-a-day” project. The company also posts individual volunteer opportunities on their intranet.
Get your company started Easy as 1,2,3 - Determine you company’s needs and preferences
- Choose the volunteer program option that’s best for your organization
- Call United Way's Volunteer Center, at (616) 396-7811 or (616) 842-7130. We will help you select an appropriate project or design a custom program for your community.
Survey  Summary of Workplace Volunteer Program Links
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