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This week, I'm excited to be volunteering for #OpMo as a pit crew member for #CrowdstrikeRacing by #RileyTechnologiesLLC. It's an incredible opportunity to travel and learn while also giving back. Volunteering has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me, both personally and professionally. It's helped me develop resilience and better communication skills, especially when dealing with anxiety. I'm curious, how does your team or organization build resilience while giving back? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #volunteering #givingback #resiliencebuilding

After working with nature: 90% of schoolchildren felt they learned something new about the natural world. 84% felt that they are capable of new things when they try. 79% felt that the experience could help their schoolwork. Outdoor space is a major priority for schoolchildren - especially in city boroughs: providing access to outdoor education, significantly reducing the impact of air pollution and increasing local biodiversity… Plus growing food for the school kitchens! As part of their #GreenerFutures Westminster investment programme: Grosvenor gathered over 180 employee volunteers for this year’s #TheBigHelpOut2024. Over a remarkable few months, they have created vibrant outdoor spaces for five Westminster primary schools: St Mary’s Bryanston Square, St Gabriels Primary, St Vincent's Primary, Essendine Primary and the St Marylebone CoE Bridge School. During this initiative, 830 metres of wood was loving transformed into flower beds, planters and outdoor seating. Food and plants were cultivated, outdoor areas painted, facilities prepared, enough soil to fill half the Trafalgar Square fountains was installed - and an orchard was created! Over the last three years, Grosvenor have partnered with us at Groundwork London to help deliver green initiatives in Westminster and create jobs for more than 60 people. We are proud to provide the tasks, materials, tools and ecological expertise to bring their green space goals to fruition. Find out more about how collaboration can revitalise the community: contact Ben Dwyer or Sorcha Conduct. Or visit: https://lnkd.in/eSWxnFww Thank you, Grosvenor, for this remarkable achievement! #Westminster #Grosvenor #BigHelpOut #EmployeeVolunteering #EffectiveCSR #CommunityLedCSR #CorporateVolunteering #GetInvolved #Regeneration #TeamDayOut #Volunteering #CommunityInvolvement #MakeaDifference #CorporateCitizenship

We always say volunteering is love in motion. It is a generous way to use your time that also provides you with space to grow and a handful of soft skills to use in your professional and personal life. Here are other 6 ways to give that, like volunteering, are not about money: https://lnkd.in/g_n5w5_k #volunteering #THISisESN #softskills

2023 Activity Statistics of the Team Even through the Christmas and New Year period, Exmoor Search and Rescue are always on call to help the Missing and Vulnerable. Here’s a few Stats of the team’s activity through the year just gone. 🔺In 2023 ESRT had 47 callouts totalling 143hrs 10m. 🔺Callouts had an average duration of 3hrs 2m. 🔺On average, incidents required the team to travel 40 km from base. 🔺Our team had 153 training exercises totalling 877 hrs 58m in duration, from Casualty Care to Crag, Water to Search Management; as well as the whole team core training. 🔺The team supported 111 events totalling 364hrs 3m in duration, from talks, to mountain bike events; to shows and fundraisers. 🔺Here’s wishing all our team members, trainees, supporters and friends a happy and safe 2024. #volunteers #exmoorsearchandrescue #savinglives #teamwork #Somerset #NorthDevon

Food, Help & Hope - Most of us take these three words for granted. Those who volunteer at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey know that these words are a mantra that helps thousands of volunteers help those in need. Have you ever volunteered? If you have - terrific, watch this video to see what your doing to help others! If you have not - Here's how you too can learn more about those three words. https://lnkd.in/e9nJe9ay

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, I found my transformative path through volunteering. Serving others became my guide through personal growth. In community service, I uncovered strengths and passions within myself. Volunteering transcends mere giving; it is a space for learning, resilience, and compassionate expression. Diverse experiences forged a skill set that redefines success, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and the joy of making a positive impact. Every volunteering moment is a step in self-discovery, not just about giving but also receiving personal growth. Consider being a volunteer today, where service unleashes your full potential. Embrace the power of volunteering, illuminating the path to self-discovery. #Volunteering #PersonalGrowth #CommunityImpact

It's not about how much time you have, it's how you spend it. One of my team members had a goal to volunteer, but couldn't figure out when to do it even with Volunteer Time Off time allowed. I suggested they pick a day, request the time off now and plan to volunteer at that time. This morning, I volunteered at Hope Helps to pack bags of food for local children so they can have food during spring break. We packed 182 bags. How do you find ways to turn time into quality time? #volunteering #timemanagement #qualitytime

2 years clean! Two years ago, I spent a few minutes removing a lot of graffiti from this National Cycle Network sign in Edinburgh city centre to make it legible again. Since then I’ve been noticing how long it has stayed clean. That’s my kind of fun - one year was exciting enough but two years has almost blown my tiny mind. This is the power of microvolunteering – a small act can have a big impact. It’s something Sustrans has been building into their spectrum of volunteering for some time through Quick Ways to Volunteer, and now through the Action Team (https://lnkd.in/ew7VdvP5). Because it’s something more people are looking for in their volunteering. As a recent article on flexible volunteering in Pro Bono Economics reminds us, time pressures are the biggest barrier for charities engaging volunteers - “In a changing world, where people are constantly being pulled in so many different directions, the sector needs to harness its flexible and adaptable nature in its approach to volunteer recruitment and retention – because that’s what volunteers are seeking. Potential volunteers want to see flexible opportunities and assurances that they can give back to their communities in small ways at first, which don’t overwhelm their already stretched time.” And, yes, I know, I missed a bit of the purple paint. Maybe I’ll find a few minutes more for that. #microvolunteering #lovols #volunteering

CJ CPAs: Success Early Habits - The Power of Volunteering 🌟 Volunteering is more than just giving back to the community—it’s a way to grow both personally and professionally. The satisfaction of helping others can provide a deep sense of fulfillment, while also opening doors to new connections and networking opportunities. Whether it's a local cause or an industry-related initiative, volunteering allows you to build relationships with like-minded people who share your values. 🤝💡 By dedicating time to volunteer, you’re not only making a difference but also developing skills and expanding your network—benefits that can help you both in life and in your career. #SuccessEarlyHabits #Volunteering #GiveBack #Networking #CJCPAs