When I first started at EVOL, our founder and COO, Phil Anson, came to me with his vision to create a corporate volunteer program. As an entrepreneur and philanthropist in his community, Phil has always believed that giving back is not an option but a social responsibility.
To grow his vision into a reality in the workplace, we decided to donate a portion of our employees’ hours during the work week to go out and volunteer their time. We also added to our company goals that each employee complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer work each year. As a company, we have set up corporate volunteer opportunities, but ultimately, we have turned the reigns over to each individual to pick their own projects and get involved with organizations that hold a special meaning in their life.
I have set up this blog as way to share where our company has taken this initiative over the past year. From feeding the homeless to planting gardens, our dedication to volunteering (or PHILantrophy as I like to call it) has made us more socially aware of the issues in our community and involved in the fight to make change.
Best,
Danielle Winslow
Public Relations
Myself and co-worker Heather Marvin cooking dinner at the Boulder Homeless Shelter.