Greater Twin Cities United Way's Volunteer United can help you develop and implement your volunteer and employee engagement strategy. This toolkit is a guide, and Volunteer United is here to help. Call 612-340-7440, email volunteerunited@gtcuw.org or visit www.gtcuw.org/volunteerunited. This toolkit is a work-in-progress, so please check back as new examples and templates will be added.
Strategy Development:
Consider how you could better integrate volunteerism into your company culture or develop awareness of your company's efforts within the community.
Know your strengths and challenges in developing or growing your employee volunteerism.
Strengths include: paid time off to volunteer; strong alignment with corporate mission.
An example of a challenge might be a large call center with employees who are unable to leave the workplace to volunteer.
Consider becoming a member of the Corporate Volunteerism Council - Twin Cities (CVC-TC)
Volunteer United is our free volunteer matching service. As you develop your volunteer program or are looking for volunteer opportunities, we can:
Connect groups and individuals with hundreds of volunteer opportunities and the causes they're passionate about.
Tailor volunteer opportunities to meet your goals and the needs of your organization, no matter the size.
Develop customized volunteer opportunities that align with CSR goals.
Track and report volunteer activity.
Provide expertise in employee engagement strategies.
Educate your employees about the needs in the community through meaningful opportunities with United Way community partners.
For more information: 
Volunteer United Overview.pdf
Visit www.gtcuw.org/liveunited or contact: 612-340-7440 or volunteerunited@gtcuw.org
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