Dear Reader: How can volunteering help flex your skills and stretch outside your comfort zone?

Studies have shown that volunteer programs through work boost company culture and engagement in addition to serving its primary purpose to feel good giving back. According to Benevity’s 2025 State of Corporate Purpose Report, companies prioritize investing in employee volunteer programs to increase employee engagement and community impact. Plus, they help nurture connectivity and company culture.

Participants in a 2024 Deloitte survey overwhelmingly said it’s important to make a positive impact in their communities, as 91% of respondents said volunteer opportunities can have a positive impact on their overall work experience and connection to their employer.

Whether you’re volunteering through

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