Employer Supported Volunteering

What is Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV)

Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) happens when companies provide support and encouragement to their employees to enable them to participate in voluntary activities in their local communities.
As Corporate Social Responsibility becomes an increased priority amongst many employers, there has been a shift towards ESV. It is a vital aspect of corporate community involvement. Part of a growing movement to encourage businesses to take a more active role in the community, Employer Supported Volunteering encourages people from all walks of life to become involved with local projects. Healthy businesses depend on healthy communities

Some of the benefits to the business include
• Businesses can demonstrate a real commitment to its local community and thus strengthen its corporate reputation
• Employees are able to contribute to worthwhile projects and in so doing, they also learn new skills and benefit from different experiences
• Company profile will be enhanced through increased marketing opportunities and possible press coverage brand loyalty
• Assists in Community regeneration and the local economy
• Employer Supported Volunteering links business to the community
• It increases the sense of belonging to the community
• Generates pride in the workforce
• Motivates employees and improves morale at all levels
• Helps with team building
• Enhances the company’s image as a good corporate citizen
• Improved staff morale leading to significantly better recruitment and retention levels
• Enhanced reputation within local community and greater customer loyalty
• Free PR
• Build a reputation as an ethical employer and contributor to the community
• It meets the Community Involvement angle of Corporate Social Responsibility

If you are interested in finding more out about ESV please get in touch and we can advise you on how best to get your company involved

ESV Leaflet

ESV Information