{"id":1509,"date":"2023-06-27T13:54:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T12:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/why-volunteering-is-important-for-your-business\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T07:50:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T07:50:48","slug":"why-volunteering-is-important-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/sustainability\/why-volunteering-is-important-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Volunteering is Important for Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-title-image.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-title-image.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-title-image.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-title-image.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-title-image.png 1200w\" alt=\"seven people with one of their hands joined with all the others in the middle of a circle \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Wondering <strong>why volunteering is important for your business<\/strong>? <br \/><br \/>You get an array of benefits from <strong>employer-supported volunteering (ESV)<\/strong>, also known as corporate volunteering. <br \/><br \/>Your ESV programme can involve projects arranged by the business, supporting individual employee volunteering, or a combination of both. <br \/><br \/>At <a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/\">Blooming Haus<\/a>, we believe in the power of volunteering, and we&#8217;ve seen its benefits firsthand, from sharing our passion for sustainability with others to enhancing the well-being of our team. <br \/><br \/>We&#8217;re excited to share our insights about <strong>why volunteering is important for your business<\/strong>. <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">\r\n<h2>How Your Business and Employees Get Value from Volunteering<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #a96954;\"><a href=\"#reasons\">1. Reasons Why Volunteering is Important for Your Business <\/a><br \/><a href=\"#how\">2. How Volunteering Boosts Your Employees&#8217; Health <\/a><br \/><a href=\"#tips\">3. Tips for Making Employer-Supported Volunteering Meaningful <\/a><br \/><a href=\"#developing\">4. Developing an Employer-Supported Volunteering Programme <\/a><br \/><a href=\"#volunteering\">5. Volunteering Opportunities that Benefit the Environment<\/a><br \/><a href=\"#other\">6. Other Journal Entries You May Like <\/a><\/mark><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"divider-block\" style=\"max-width: 10000px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"reasons\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>1. Reasons Why Volunteering is Important for Your Business<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">There are many reasons <strong>why volunteering is important for your business<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Some of these reasons are specific to a business. <br \/><br \/>For example, we collaborate with sustainability focussed organisations such as <strong>Buglife, Ecologi, The National Forest, and the Woodland Trust<\/strong> because they&#8217;re a good fit with our eco-friendly ethos and love of flowers and nature. <br \/><br \/>However, we&#8217;ll look at some <strong>reasons for the importance of volunteering that apply to all businesses<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Stretching and developing employees<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Looking for <strong>ways to develop your employees<\/strong> that aren&#8217;t too costly for the business? <br \/><br \/>Volunteering is an excellent solution. <br \/><br \/>When employees volunteer, they <strong>practice soft skills such as communication and leadership<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>They also have the opportunity to use professional skills in a different environment.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills.png 1200w\" alt=\"three women, one with a pad and pen sitting and talking \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">So, if you develop your ESV programme well, <strong>your employees learn and grow<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>You can include volunteering as part of employee learning and development plans, and the skills they learn and enhance <strong>improve their performance at work<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Enhancing your sustainability record<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Even if you&#8217;re already <strong>dedicated to sustainability<\/strong> like us, there&#8217;s always room for enhancing your efforts. <br \/><br \/>Doing this has benefits that may surprise you. <br \/><br \/>A 2022 report by First Insight found that <strong>72% of consumers consider sustainability when making purchasing decisions<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>So, you can <strong>grow your customer base<\/strong> by enhancing your sustainability record with relevant volunteering projects. <br \/><br \/>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/yougov.co.uk\/topics\/resources\/articles-reports\/2022\/01\/24\/shoppers-prefer-sustainable-products-while-retaile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read more about this report<\/a> and its insights for businesses. <br \/><br \/>Improving your sustainability record also helps you reach goals such as achieving <strong>B Corp status<\/strong> in recognition of your environmental performance and accountability.<br \/><br \/>If you aim to <strong>raise the sustainability profile of your business<\/strong>, you may find this article useful. <br \/><br \/>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/sustainability\/climate-change-business-initiatives\/\">How Can My Business Help Fight Climate Change in 2023?<\/a>&#8220;<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-sustainability-record.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-sustainability-record.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-sustainability-record.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-sustainability-record.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-sustainability-record.png 1200w\" alt=\"a man holding a jar containing money and plant life \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">We&#8217;re also happy to pass on our expertise. <br \/><br \/>We <strong>practice sustainability in everything we do<\/strong>, including using green energy to power our studio, composting organic materials, and reusing delivery packaging and flower buckets. <br \/><br \/>We also collaborate with relevant <strong>organisations such as Buglife<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>If you&#8217;d like the benefit of our knowledge, pop your questions in the comments, and we&#8217;ll get back to you. <br \/><br \/>We&#8217;d also recommend checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buglife.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buglife site<\/a> and other sustainability focussed websites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ecologi.com\/?utm_term=ecologi&amp;utm_campaign=EX+%7C+UK+%7C+Search+%7C+Text+%7C+Brand&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=3450399250&amp;hsa_cam=6671629326&amp;hsa_grp=108175669190&amp;hsa_ad=648476254552&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-309399417240&amp;hsa_kw=ecologi&amp;hsa_mt=p&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwm4ukBhAuEiwA0zQxkznJjqWpbXzcXCXR11VMoQiKwPSmQZEqgUOEN7d8WWq6YreYeEUWVRoCfjoQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ecologi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftheearth.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friends of the Earth<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woodland Trust<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Building corporate social responsibility<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Building your corporate social responsibility (CSR) is another reason <strong>why volunteering is important for your business<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Your <strong>business is held to account by CSR self-regulation<\/strong> for its impacts on the environment and society. <br \/><br \/>Having ESV in place makes this impact positive. <br \/><br \/>This is great news because <strong>positive CSR means your business is a responsible one<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Once people become aware of this, you get a good reputation with customers and potential investors.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-corporate-social-responsibility.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-corporate-social-responsibility.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-corporate-social-responsibility.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-corporate-social-responsibility.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-corporate-social-responsibility.png 1200w\" alt=\"a pair of hands typing on a keyboard with CSR symbols on the screen \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Plus&#8230;<br \/><br \/>Research suggests that <strong>more than 80% of young professionals<\/strong> consider CSR when making employment decisions. <br \/><br \/>So, you&#8217;ll also find it <strong>easier to attract high-quality employees<\/strong> if your CSR is positive.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Helping the third sector achieve more<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">The cost of living crisis is affecting most businesses, <strong>including third-sector organisations<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Your company\u2019s volunteers can make a big difference to these providers. <br \/><br \/>They allow them to do more work without having to increase their expenditure. <br \/><br \/>We&#8217;re strong supporters of the third sector, so we embark on collaborations such as our <strong>activities with Buglife<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This charity aims to protect insects and help the environment by doing so.<br \/><br \/>Our work with them begins in September when we start rewilding areas of London as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buglife.org.uk\/our-work\/b-lines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B-Lines project<\/a>, making it easier for insects to survive and thrive.<br \/><br \/>This video shows you just how important working with organisations like Buglife is.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"B-Lines: How insect pathways can ensure the survival of bees and pollinating insects\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OXUYZdfqq1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Your business can work with third-sector organisations by <strong>providing volunteers to help them<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>You can make a real difference to them and the wider community.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Improving employee health<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">As an employer, you have a responsibility to attend to the health and well-being of your employees. <br \/><br \/>This is one of the main reasons <strong>why volunteering is important to your business<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Volunteering is a proven way to reduce stress and burnout. <br \/><br \/>It also <strong>boosts mental well-being <\/strong>and reduces the number of employee sick days. <br \/><br \/>These effects of volunteering don&#8217;t only benefit employees; they positively impact the performance of your business and the workforce overall. <br \/><br \/>According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of working hours lost to sickness or injury increased to 2.6% in 2022, up 0.4% from 2021 and 0.7% on pre-pandemic levels. <br \/><br \/>So, any impact in the right direction is <strong>good news for businesses and the individuals concerned<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-health.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-health.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-health.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-health.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-health.png 1200w\" alt=\"a man holding the bridge of his nose as though he is feeling tense \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><strong>Volunteering gives people a higher purpose<\/strong>, making it less likely they will have cardiovascular problems and more likely they&#8217;ll remain healthier overall. <br \/><br \/>So, allowing your employees to volunteer during work hours makes them healthier. <br \/><br \/>Given how vital this aspect of volunteering is, we&#8217;ll take a closer look.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div>1<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"how\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>2. How Volunteering Boosts Your Employees&#8217; Health<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">When considering <strong>why volunteering is important for your business<\/strong>, the health of your employees is a vital factor. <br \/><br \/>The <strong>social aspect of volunteering<\/strong>, and the meaningful connections made, relieve stress and improve overall psychological well-being. <br \/><br \/>The simple fact is that volunteering makes people feel happy. <br \/><br \/>And happy employees are more likely to feel good, which helps them to remain healthier and more productive in the workplace.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-happiness.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-happiness.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-happiness.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-happiness.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-happiness.png 1200w\" alt=\"three women and two men seated and smiling \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Volunteering can be especially useful if you have an older workforce in your business. <br \/><br \/>The older we get, the more likely we are to develop issues such as chronic pain and heart disease. <br \/><br \/>Spending time volunteering, especially if physical activity is involved, helps <strong>reduce health risks and alleviates symptoms<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This helps the individual and improves their performance as an employee.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-pain-relief.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-pain-relief.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-pain-relief.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-pain-relief.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-pain-relief.png 1200w\" alt=\"a woman sitting at a desk with a laptop in front of her holding her neck as though she is in pain\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/>For further proof of why volunteering is important for employee health and well-being, consider this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncvo.org.uk\/news-and-insights\/news-index\/time-well-spent-national-survey-volunteer-experience\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Survey on the Volunteer Experience<\/a> from 2019. <br \/><br \/>It provides insights into how individuals benefit from volunteering, including that <strong>77% of respondents reported experiencing improved mental health and well-being <\/strong>due to their activities.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div><a href=\"#top\">Back to the top<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"tips\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>3. Tips for Making Employer-Supported Volunteering Meaningful<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You can see why <strong>volunteering is important for your business<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>But, to optimise its effects, you must also<strong> ensure your ESV is meaningful<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>You can<strong> take some steps<\/strong> to ensure this is the case.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Clarify what ESV will mean to your business and employees<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Remember that your ESV has to<strong> suit your business and your employees<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>Consider which activities fit with your business activities, goals, employee abilities, and hours of operation. <br \/><br \/>And <strong>think about all employees <\/strong>and their working patterns and locations.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-consider-everyone.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-consider-everyone.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-consider-everyone.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-consider-everyone.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-consider-everyone.png 1200w\" alt=\"a woman in a wheelchair at a desk working from home \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">If you ensure your ESV is a good fit, you&#8217;re more likely to <strong>get support from everyone across your business<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This <strong>support is essential<\/strong> for your volunteering to succeed.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Align volunteering with corporate values<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Your business has goals and values. <br \/><br \/>One of the reasons <strong>why volunteering is important to your business<\/strong> is that you can align your activities with your values. <br \/><br \/>For example, we&#8217;re a <strong>sustainability focussed business, <\/strong>so we want our voluntary activities to reflect this. <br \/><br \/>Our activities are influenced by our co-founder Michael, <strong>a Chartered Environmentalist<\/strong>, and our passion for nature and the environment.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-values.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-values.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-values.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-values.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-values.png 1200w\" alt=\"Michal from Blooming Haus designing a tablescape with purple flowers \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-align-center text-size-small col-1\">Flowers by Blooming Haus<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">So, <strong>sustainability is our focus<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>This is why we <strong>collaborate with organisations like the Woodland Trust and The National Forest<\/strong> to plant trees.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Consider employees at all times<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">If you&#8217;re considering introducing ESV to your business, <strong>your employees are essential to your plans<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>So, you need to think about their <strong>skills, development, and what they need to volunteer<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills-and-support.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills-and-support.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills-and-support.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills-and-support.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-employee-skills-and-support.png 1200w\" alt=\"post it notes with an orange one on top with the words public speaking skills on it\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You must also <strong>communicate with your employees<\/strong> to show them the value of volunteering. <br \/><br \/>Finally, work with organisations to ensure your employees have the best possible experience and protect their health and safety.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Understand the needs of the community<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">When deciding on <strong>corporate volunteering opportunities <\/strong>for your business, consider community needs. <br \/><br \/>Your volunteering will always be most valuable if you match what you offer with what local people and groups need.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-community-needs.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-community-needs.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-community-needs.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-community-needs.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-community-needs.png 1200w\" alt=\"a group of young people in a park wearing gloves and carrying bags to collect rubbish \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">When implementing your programme, you must also consider employees skills and attributes. <br \/><br \/>Think carefully about how their abilities can provide the most value.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Adopt a holistic approach<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Research suggests that a <strong>holistic approach to corporate volunteering<\/strong> works best. <br \/><br \/>It makes sense to be involved with a <strong>variety of different volunteering options<\/strong>, from one-off team activities to ongoing volunteering by individuals. <br \/><br \/>Having this approach gives you the opportunity to reach a wider audience as a business and tends to be better accepted by employees.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-different-volunteering-opportunities.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-different-volunteering-opportunities.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-different-volunteering-opportunities.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-different-volunteering-opportunities.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-different-volunteering-opportunities.png 1200w\" alt=\"a woman and three children working in a community garden \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">You can take this approach while remaining focussed and true to your goals as a business. <br \/><br \/>A good example of this is <strong>our activities at Blooming Haus<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>We work with the Woodland Trust and The National Forest to <strong>support tree-planting programmes<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>And we support Buglife in their <strong>insect protection work<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>These activities are diverse, but they fall under the sustainability umbrella that we&#8217;re so passionate about.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div><a href=\"#top\">Back to the top<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dveloping\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>4. Developing an Employer-Supported Volunteering Programme<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">When you introduce ESV into your business, you should <strong>have a planned programme in place<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/>Your starting point should be <strong>developing a policy<\/strong> so that all expectations are understood by everyone involved.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-develop-a-programme.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-develop-a-programme.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-develop-a-programme.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-develop-a-programme.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-develop-a-programme.png 1200w\" alt=\"three men wearing blue t-shirts with the word volunteer on them labelling cans \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Your policy should <strong>include the following<\/strong>: <br \/><br \/>&#8211; A definition of volunteering<br \/>&#8211; Which volunteering opportunities you&#8217;re happy to support as a business<br \/>&#8211; Whether the business provides time off for volunteering and how much time is allowed<br \/>&#8211; How to find volunteering opportunities and whether they will be sought by the organisation or individuals <br \/>&#8211; A definition of the role of a volunteer and how it differs from the role of an employee <br \/>&#8211; Expectations regarding employee behavior while volunteering <br \/>&#8211; Procedures if employees have any complaints about the volunteering experience<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div><a href=\"#top\">Back to the top<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"volunteering\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>5. Volunteering Opportunities that Benefit the Environment<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">If you understand <strong>why volunteering is important for your business<\/strong> and want inspiration regarding appropriate activities, we can help. <br \/><br \/>Why not spend some time <strong>protecting and preserving the environment <\/strong>for future generations? <br \/><br \/>Three perfect volunteering activities in this area are: <br \/><br \/>&#8211; Tree planting <br \/>&#8211; Planting community gardens <br \/>&#8211; Keeping the environment clean<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-environmental-volunteering.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-environmental-volunteering.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-environmental-volunteering.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-environmental-volunteering.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-environmental-volunteering.png 1200w\" alt=\"three men and two women clearing rubbish on an area of grassland \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Tree planting opportunities in the UK<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><br \/><strong>Threats to woodland and wildlife<\/strong> continue to increase. <br \/><br \/>They face challenges from various sources, including: <br \/><br \/>&#8211; Pollution<br \/>&#8211; Inappropriate development <br \/>&#8211; Tree diseases and pests <br \/>&#8211; Climate change <br \/><br \/>In the case of <strong>climate change and pollution<\/strong>, they damage and destroy trees, then a lack of trees leads to more issues with climate change and pollution. <br \/><br \/>So, a vicious circle is created. <br \/><br \/>To overcome this situation, volunteering to plant trees or participating in tree-planting programmes helps alleviate climate change and improves air quality. <br \/><br \/>This journal entry looks at the subject in more detail. <br \/><br \/>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/news\/trees-improve-air-quality-in-urban-areas\/\">Do Trees Improve Air Quality in Urban Areas?<\/a>&#8220;<br \/><br \/>We fund trees to be planted in the names of our clients. <br \/><br \/>To do this, we work with organisations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalforest.org\/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-IWkBhBTEiwA2exyO1VLJLCdq7IW4qNIZrZFzg5vLl2Sne11J0sPqDCNAh72rKaBJcrZzRoC4oUQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Forest<\/a>. <br \/><br \/>So, our unique and breathtaking floral creations help to fund the naturally beautiful world around us.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-blooming-haus-tree-planting.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-blooming-haus-tree-planting.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-blooming-haus-tree-planting.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-blooming-haus-tree-planting.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-business-blooming-haus-tree-planting.png 1200w\" alt=\"a red, white, and blue floral display by Blooming Haus \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-align-center text-size-small col-1\">Flowers by Blooming Haus<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">If we work with you on <strong>floral engineering for your business<\/strong>, we&#8217;ll fund a tree to be planted each year of our collaboration. <br \/><br \/>So you can benefit from the services of <strong>top London luxury floral engineers<\/strong> and help with tree planting efforts in the UK.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Planting Community Gardens and Wildflower Meadows<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><strong>Wildflowers feed pollinators like bees and butterflies,<\/strong> which carry pollen to plants allowing them to fertilise and produce flowers, fruits, and seeds. <br \/><br \/>During the summer, one acre of wildflowers containing three million flowers produces enough nectar sugar to <strong>support around 96,000 honey bees daily<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>At Blooming Haus, we know how valuable pollinators and other insects are, so we&#8217;re working with Buglife, as mentioned earlier. <br \/><br \/>You can help insects and other wildlife by choosing volunteering opportunities for your business that involve planting community gardens and wildflower meadows.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-wildflower-planting.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-wildflower-planting.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-wildflower-planting.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-wildflower-planting.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-wildflower-planting.png 1200w\" alt=\"a monarch butterfly in a field of red and gold flowers \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Community gardens aren&#8217;t just valuable to wildlife. <br \/><br \/>They also <strong>benefit people in the community by providing them with physical activities and healthy food<\/strong>. <br \/><br \/>You can choose to start your own community garden project to benefit people in the area around your business. <br \/><br \/>The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/get-involved\/community-gardening\/resources\/community-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advises how to do this<\/a>. <br \/><br \/>You can also offer the services of your employees to help out at community gardens or wildflower meadow projects in the local area.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Cleaning the local environment<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">The government <mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ad6f53;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/pollution-prevention-for-businesses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">provides advice<\/a> <\/mark>to make sure your business isn&#8217;t polluting the environment. <br \/><br \/>You can take this a step further by embracing volunteering opportunities that make the environment around your business premises a lot cleaner. <br \/><br \/><strong>Keep Britain Tidy<\/strong> works with businesses and local people to make a collective impact. <br \/><br \/>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepbritaintidy.org\/businesses\/why-partner-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find more information<\/a> about this on the organisation&#8217;s website.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\">\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-cleaning-the-environment.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-cleaning-the-environment.png 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-cleaning-the-environment.png 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-cleaning-the-environment.png 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-volunteering-is-important-cleaning-the-environment.png 1200w\" alt=\"a man and a woman holding a bag and collecting rubbish with another man and woman in the background \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Every item of rubbish that&#8217;s collected and taken away doesn&#8217;t endanger birds or other wildlife. <br \/><br \/>So, anything volunteers do is vital. <br \/><br \/>Choosing to<strong> clean your local environment <\/strong>as a volunteering project for your business protects wildlife and makes the area a better place for people to live in.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h3>Want to Join the Discussion About Why Volunteering is Important for Your Business?<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\">Have we shown you <strong>why volunteering is important for your business <\/strong>and inspired you to get involved?<br \/><br \/>We hope we have. <br \/><br \/>And we&#8217;d love to hear how you&#8217;ll take volunteering forward in your business. <br \/><br \/>Tell us your plans in the comments.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div><a href=\"#top\">Back to the top<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"other\" class=\"text-block text-size-medium col-1\">\r\n<h2>6. Other Journal Entries You May Like<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #b2614c;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/sustainability\/planting-trees-climate-change\/\">1. Can Planting Trees Really Help Us Tackle Climate Change?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/news\/harmful-floral-foam-green-alternatives\/\">2. The Impact of Floral Foam on Our Environment and Suggested Green Alternatives<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/news\/how-to-use-plants-for-natural-pest-control\/\">3. Did You Know You Can Use Plants as Natural Pest Control in Your Garden? 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