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How To Develop An Employee Volunteer Program

Developing an Employee Volunteer Program (EVP) within a Company that does not have a prior volunteer record may prove challenging, but not impossible. However, employees who are community minded are a Company's greatest assets in establishing a program. The following are simple steps that you should consider when establishing an EVP, no matter what volunteer involvement you may have.

Implementation Steps: What the United Way Volunteer Center Can Do For You:
1. Determine scope and structure of your program Assist in determining the appropriate structure and scope of a volunteer program to fit your corporate culture
2. Enlist management support Meet with upper management to answer questions and address concerns
3. Survey employees to determine their interest in volunteering Develop a customized Employee Interest Survey
4. Form an employee steering committee Assist with or facilitate the initial meeting to implement the program
5. Create a mission statement and policies for your program Provide direction and assistance in establishing the mission, policies and procedures for your program
6. Partner with the Volunteer Center to plan employee volunteer opportunities Attend your company's team meetings to provide a constant link to community needs; Assist in finding special projects
7. Network with other Corporate members of the Volunteer Center Plan and facilitate the Waukesha County Corporate Volunteer Council Networking Sessions
8. Publicize efforts Spread the word internally and externally


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