April is an eventful month! From April 1-7, we observe Food Waste Prevention Week, followed by the celebration of Earth Month. Additionally, April marks Global Volunteer Month, making it a time for widespread engagement and action. This is a great time to consider how your business can engage in volunteering and join hundreds of organizations across the globe in celebrating the hard work of volunteers. Read on to learn more tips on how to encourage volunteering in your business.

How to find where to volunteer:

Volunteer Match - bringing people and communities together through service

Points of Light - world's largest digital volunteer network

Just Serve - linking community volunteer needs with volunteers

How to engage your business in volunteering:

How to create an engaging workplace volunteer program from Bright Funds

• Topics include: engagement strategies, amplifying impact, program management
• Cost: free

Ways to engage your company in Global Volunteer Month from Points of Light

• Topics include: encouraging employee participation, digital toolkit and resources
• Cost: free

Guide to Creating a Corporate Volunteer Program: Engage, Inspire, Impact from Volunteer Hub

• Topics include: understanding corporate volunteerism, creating a program action plan
• Cost: free

3 Ways to Engage Your Hybrid Workforce in Volunteering from Bright Funds

• Topics include: creating a volunteer culture while working remote, digital toolkit and resources
• Cost: free

How to Launch a Corporate Volunteer Program Employees Love from 360 Match Pro

• Topics include: benefits of corporate volunteer programs, types of corporate volunteer programs
• Cost: free

Volunteerism can create employee engagement from Marsh McLennan Agency

• Topics include: benefits of volunteering, serving your community
• Cost: free