National Volunteer Week is April 12 - 18 . It is dedicated to inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. This year's theme is “ Celebrating Service ." If you are a workplace leader who supports a volunteer program at your business, you already know that by encouraging employees to give back to the community you are: building teamwork motivating employees attracting new hires In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program. And, a growing number of businesses are rewarding employees who volunteer by giving them extra vacation time and other incentives. Fortunately, throughout the country there are hundreds of volunteer opportunities where employees can contribute individually, or where leaders can organize teams of employees to volunteer together on a routine and scheduled basis. You can find organizations in need of volunteers by visiting the w...
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