Because I've made them aware of our needs, a bank official always notifies us when they have something available. A number of organizations, by mandate or corporate charter, or because of good corporate citizenship, distribute informational literature on topics such as driving and pedestrian safety, frauds and schemes, burglary and robbery prevention, preparations for natural disasters and so on. The brochures are high-quality, informative, and cover virtually every topic imaginable and are often distributed to other organizations free of charge. In-Kind Services Other untapped resources are high schools and colleges. An increasing number of learning institutions are making community service a requirement for graduation.
Schools often scramble to find opportunities for young people.
It's an excellent way for your organization to help students gain experience while you gain extra personnel. I've heard of many novel programs where community members offer a service in exchange for some action or activity on the part of others. One of my favorites occurred in Contra Costa County, Calif., where a group of psychologists offered three hours of free therapy to anyone who turned in a handgun. There are no limits to ingenuity. Research and Training Costs Major organizations conduct mandatory training.