Who volunteers?
Why Volunteering Matters and How Organizations Can Empower It
Volunteering is a powerful way to give back to society and create meaningful change. While the decision to volunteer ultimately rests with each individual, it’s up to organizations and corporations to promote and facilitate volunteering opportunities.
What is Volunteering?
The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines a volunteer as:
"Someone who performs an activity voluntarily and without expectation of remuneration, whether or not the activity confers material or financial gain on the individual."
People volunteer for various reasons—some for the sense of satisfaction that comes from helping others, others to build skills and experience, and some to give back to their community. Regardless of the motivation, volunteers play a critical role in shaping a better society.
Who Are Volunteers?
Volunteers come from all walks of life:
They can be young or old, employed or unemployed, and single or married.
What unites them is a desire to make a difference.
The ways people choose to volunteer are equally diverse:
Some dedicate their time regularly to a specific organization.
Others contribute to one-time projects or events.
Volunteers may offer their time, skills, or resources, such as money or goods.
No matter how it’s done, volunteering is always valuable and appreciated.
Why Volunteering is Important
Volunteering is not just about giving back—it also offers personal benefits:
Community Impact: Volunteers help address societal challenges and improve local communities.
Skill Development: It provides opportunities to learn new skills and gain valuable experience.
Networking: Volunteering connects individuals with like-minded people, fostering personal and professional relationships.
Whether you’re looking to give back, build your resume, or simply meet new people, volunteering offers a rewarding path to achieving these goals.
Empowering Volunteering Through Helpwan
At Helpwan, we believe that the power of corporate volunteering has never been more critical. Organizations have the unique ability to inspire and enable volunteering, but to maximize its impact, it’s essential to go a step further: measure its outcomes.
Helpwan provides companies with a platform to:
Scale Corporate Volunteering
Connect employees to meaningful opportunities that align with company values.
Streamline the process of organizing and managing volunteering efforts, making it easier for businesses of all sizes to contribute.
Measure Social Impact
Use data-driven tools to track key metrics such as volunteer hours, beneficiaries served, and the overall societal value of initiatives.
Demonstrate the real impact of your volunteering efforts to stakeholders, including employees, customers, and community leaders.
Build a Culture of Giving Back
Foster employee engagement and morale by empowering teams to participate in impactful volunteering activities.
Strengthen your company’s reputation as a socially responsible organization.
Why Measure Corporate Volunteering?
Measuring the impact of corporate volunteering goes beyond participation numbers. It helps organizations:
Understand the tangible outcomes of their efforts.
Communicate their contributions effectively to stakeholders.
Optimize volunteering strategies to maximize impact.
With Helpwan, you can ensure that your corporate volunteering efforts are not only impactful but also measurable, creating a roadmap for continuous improvement.
Take the Next Step
Volunteering is a meaningful way to give back, but its power is amplified when organizations step in to support and measure its impact.
If your company is ready to make a real difference and gain valuable insights into the outcomes of its corporate volunteering efforts, Helpwan can help.
Empower your team, transform your community, and measure the change you create.
