The benefits of corporate volunteering
Corporate volunteering isn’t just good for communities, it’s good for your people and your brand - unlocking measurable value for all involved.
Volunteering is a win–win. It enhances ESG credentials while reducing burnout and absenteeism and increasing productivity.
The benefits of corporate volunteering
Corporate volunteering isn’t just good for communities, it’s good for your people and your brand - unlocking measurable value for all involved.
Volunteering is a win–win. It enhances ESG credentials while reducing burnout and absenteeism and increasing productivity.
Why corporate volunteering matters
Corporate volunteering is more than a goodwill gesture; it’s a powerful tool that connects employees to your purpose, strengthens your communities, and supports many of your key workforce and business challenges - including retention, reputation and ESG performance.
Why is corporate volunteering important?
Volunteering is one of the most powerful tools to demonstrate social impact while engaging employees in meaningful work beyond their day job.
It’s a strategic way to support causes that matter to your business, your mission and your people. From tackling isolation to improving public health, by enabling employees to volunteer you’re helping to build stronger, more resilient communities.
At the same you’ll:
- Strengthen your reputation and brand purpose.
- Improve workforce morale and retention.
- Support employees develop skills in like leadership, communication and empathy.
- Deliver against CSR, ESG and social value commitments and targets.
- Drive up productivity – to the tune of an estimated £5K per employee, per year.
44% of employers say employee volunteering has already improved wellbeing across their organisation
How does an organisation or nonprofit benefit from volunteers?
Volunteers offer more than time. They bring energy, ideas and skills that help charities deliver services and scale their impact.
From event support and delivering services, to providingto specialist expertise in IT, strategy or finance, corporate volunteers provide vital capacity at a time when demand on the voluntary sector is rising.
UK charities anticipate a shortfall of three million volunteers in the coming year. Could you help close the gap?
Five Key benefits of corporate volunteering
For your business and employees
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1. Stronger employee engagement & team cohesion
Volunteering encourages collaboration and builds relationships across teams and departments.
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2. Enhanced brand perception & reputation
A visible commitment to social impact builds loyalty among customers, partners, and current & prospective employees.
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3. Opportunities for leadership & skill development
Volunteering gives employees the chance to grow, providing a chance to build experience in other settings and to work with people from a range of backgrounds.
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4. Delivery on social impact & ESG commitments
Volunteering programmes contribute directly to social value, diversity, equity and sustainability targets.
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5. Improved wellbeing, motivation & retention
Employees who volunteer report higher job satisfaction, resilience and connection to their organisation’s purpose.
Employee engagement & retention
Corporate volunteering is a proven way for you to build stronger, more motivated teams.
- Drives sense of purpose at work: employees are more likely to stay with organisations whose values reflect their own.
- Strengthens workplace relationships: shared volunteering experiences foster trust and connection, especially in hybrid or cross-functional teams.
- Builds pride & motivation: seeing their employer contribute to society boosts morale and loyalty.
- Signals a strong, values-led culture: today’s workforce values empathy, care and social responsibility and volunteering helps reinforce those values.
- Supports wellbeing & reduces burnout: volunteering offers a break from daily routine and helps employees recharge through purposeful activity.
- Builds transferable skills & supports employee development: a benefit increasingly recognised in ESG reporting and procurement evaluations. It’s also a measurable way to evidence social value through tangible impact.
Could you unlock greater value from your volunteering programme?
Social impact & social value
Corporate volunteering should be measured in outcomes, not just hours. A well-designed programme can support your ESG or purpose reporting with:
- Community partnerships and social value metrics.
- Demonstrable employee engagement KPIs.
- Impact statistics from the causes you support.
- Case studies that bring your volunteering story to life.
Ready for impact?
From programme refreshes to deep-dive assessments and strategic support, Royal Voluntary Service’s Impact Stack helps businesses embed volunteering into their culture and unlock measurable results.
Book your free discovery call today and take the first step towards making volunteering a business critical system.