OTTAWA’S EMPLOYER SUPPORTED VOLUNTEER (ESV) PROGRAM VO CONNECT OTTAWA’S EMPLOYER SUPPORTED VOLUNTEER (ESV) PROGRAM

Building community by strengthening non-profits Volunteer Ottawa (VO) Building community by strengthening non-profits Connecting non-profits with government & corporations Volunteer recruitment & promotion Building expertise Fostering collaboration

VO Education & Training VO Membership Over 300 Ottawa non-profits Social services, health, education, housing, culture & recreation, environment VO Education & Training 300-400 participants annually 45+ workshops offered

Volunteer Recruitment & Promotion 3,000 + volunteers placed annually Database of 500+ volunteer opportunities Pool of 3,500 + pre-screened volunteers Annual VOscars Gala– Volunteer Awards VO Connect- Employer Supported Volunteerism

EMPLOYER SUPPORTED VOLUNTEERISM (ESV) VO CONNECT EMPLOYER SUPPORTED VOLUNTEERISM (ESV) Employers encourage and support staff to volunteer time to community causes Integral to Corporate Social Responsibility Contributes to employee development Promotes positive mental health in the workplace Aligns with core HR strategies (ie. retention, pd) Win-win team building activity

Benefits: Enhanced sense of self-worth and employee morale Contributes to employee engagement and productivity Improved people skills among employees Builds social awareness and community understanding Contributes to team building Improved relations with Ottawa community Enhanced corporate image Increased health of community “For every employee who participates in a volunteer program, more than $2,400 of value is generated by improving employee engagement. This is created by decreasing turnover costs and improving employee performance” - The Corporate Executive Board Company (CEB): Maximizing the Effectiveness of Volunteer Programs

VO tailors your ESV program – can accommodate one- day volunteer activity with thirty different charities for 1,000 + employees, or activities spread across a month with one charity for 20 + employees VO has the connections – works with you to find the right volunteer engagements – those that will most benefit the community, employees and the organization  VO does the work – Needs assessment, management services, sourcing of opportunities, employee registration, transportation, catering, photography/videography, recognition strategies, evaluation and more

SAMPLE VO CONNECT PROJECTS Take a stand against poverty: Contribute to a strong, supportive community : Enhance our environment: Make or serve food for the hungry Package ‘hope bags’ for the homeless Create gift boxes for those in need Hold food, clothing, toiletry or book drives Harvest local produce to benefit fundraising efforts Assist new Canadians Make bereavement cards and packages Participate in walks to raise awareness for important causes Help out at cultural events, races or summer camps Help animal rescue shelters Provide administrative and professional services Clean up parks and shorelines Build and repair living spaces for wildlife Plant and maintain gardens Build and paint planter benches and picnic tables Help with weeding and landscaping Clean, repair and improve community housing sites We will tailor opportunities to your needs

Profile - Export Development Canada VO CONNECT IN ACTION Profile - Export Development Canada 2016 – 900 employees & 20 volunteer events 2017 – 1,200 employees & 40+ volunteer projects Winner of the VOscars Leadership in Corporate Volunteerism Award, 2017 “ We wanted to provide our employees with an opportunity to go out to their communities and give back in a meaningful way. VO was instrumental in making this work. The day was a tremendous success. Approximately 900 EDCers took part. Employees loved it. For EDC it was a way for us connect with our community, and to work with a trusted partner – Volunteer Ottawa.” - Kat Pipin, Senior Advisor, Community Investment and Corporate Communications, Export Development Canada