Come share ideas with colleagues who have active programs, or who are trying to figure out where to start. AVB staff will lead the discussion, share resources and provide support to help you and your company explore your options. This year s attendance of over 270 business and nonprofit leaders at the Alexandria Business Philanthropy Summit is a strong indicator that there is an interest in corporate philanthropy. The AVB is actively seeking ways that we can help companies who would like to give back to the community through employee volunteerism. Other avenues to explore are one-time projects, or making a monthly or quarterly commitment to an organization.
Some businesses allow employees to volunteer for a set amount of company time.
A good example of this are the tutors that have been recruited by the Alexandria Education Partnership. Since tutors are desperately needed during the school day, many Alexandria businesses are allowing their employees time off to go to a school for about an hour per week to work with a student. The Alexandria Volunteer Bureau is also working with nonprofit agencies to focus on ways that they may be able to work with the corporate community. The AVB held its annual meeting at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce in June. Carol Freeman , Executive Director, introduced each staff member who spoke about highlights of their programs.