Business Volunteerism
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Business Volunteer Council Membership Form — For our membership form, click here.
Please print the form, fill out, and return with a check made payable to: The Volunteer Center, 85 West Street, Danbury, CT 06810.
If you have questions, please call us at (203) 797-1154. |
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Western Connecticut Business Volunteer Council Members
Adecco
Advantage Human Resourcing
AMICA Mutual Insurance
Biodel
Cartus
Chromatics
Connecticut Light and Power
Courtyard by Marriott
Danbury Lodging – Hampton Inn
Duracell
Goodrich Corporation
Junior Achievement
Meyer-Jabara Hotels
Newtown Savings Bank
Savings Bank of Danbury
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Western Connecticut Business Volunteer Council (BVC) "Making it easier for Businesses to make a difference"
Our purpose is to make it easier for businesses to encourage their employees to volunteer. We believe that volunteerism is essential to the well-being for the community; that it is good business to engage business volunteers in meeting community needs.
The Western Connecticut Business Volunteer Council (BVC) is a coalition of businesses and corporations in the Greater Danbury area that promotes volunteerism among their employees to benefit our community. The BVC provides a forum for the exchange of information and best practices and to link the business community to area nonprofits.
 Business Volunteers make a difference in our community.
The BVC sponsors three annual initiatives to benefit members of our community: Spring Buddy Baskets, Back-to-School and Holiday Fruit Baskets Projects.
In April 2009, 1,315 Spring Buddy Baskets were donated by 46 area businesses and corporations and
distributed to low-income Danbury preschoolers. The baskets were filled with recreational and educational items.
This project has served over 8,800 children since it began in 1998.
Our August 2008 Back-to-School Project provided 465 Danbury school children with backpacks, school supplies and gift cards to purchase clothing. This project has served 4,849 children since 1992.
In December 2008, 295 Holiday Fruit Baskets were distributed to 295 low-income seniors and at-risk families
for the Christmas and Chanukah Holidays.
Managing a Business Volunteer Program is easier with the support of the BVC.
The BVC is a coalition that acts as an informational resource and support network for individuals responsible for developing and/or administering volunteer programs for their businesses.
Members share valuable ideas on managing volunteer programs, such as:
- How to promote volunteerism at your company.
- How to establish or strengthen a business volunteer program.
- How to underwrite expenses of your volunteer program.
How is this accomplished?
- Meetings are held at convenient locations where members share their ideas and best practices.
- Meetings where guest speakers from local non-profit agencies speak on the volunteer needs in their organizations.
- Educational forums and seminars on business volunteer topics.
- Participation in the BVC community projects.
Your participation counts!
You can actively contribute to the well-being of your community by supporting and encouraging your employees to volunteer.
Your company benefits
You build a positive business environment and establish your company's presence in the community. By working together to address social issues, companies can better allocate valuable human and financial resources and achieve a greater impact on the community.
Valuable good-will is created by providing services for the community. That's good for your business!
Your efforts also maintain a healthier community, which is essential to a strong business environment. Volunteering promotes teamwork and builds a cohesive, motivated workforce. Membership in the Western CT BVC is open to any corporation or business interested in helping the community.
Your employees benefit
Businesses have found that their employees benefit from their volunteer experiences, both professionally and personally. Your company's participation develops employee leadership and organizational skills while enhancing your employee's sense of pride and personal satisfaction. That's good for your business!
Business Volunteer Programs Available for Your Employees
Lunch and Learn
Lunch-time seminar around your choice of various business volunteerism topics, such as: Building a Business Volunteer Program; How to Recognize Your Business Volunteers; How to Get Involved in the Community.
- BVC Members: $500.
- Non-BVC Members: $1,000.
- Lunch not included.
Board Member Basics
This is great opportunity to have your employees learn about how Nonprofit Boards govern and operate. This overview will include information about Board responsibilities, structures, mission, planning and fundraising.
- BVC members: $500.
- Non-BVC Members: $1,000.
Business-Volunteer Fair
A Volunteer Fair brings together community Nonprofit Organizations and your employees to raise awareness of community needs and volunteer opportunities.
- BVC members: $1,500.
- Non-BVC Members: $3,000.
Volunteering is good business!
If you would like more information concerning these BVC programs, contact Patti Cohen-Hecht, Executive Director at 203.797.1154 or bvc@volunteerdanbury.org.
Click here for Membership Information and application. |
