Many charities and not-for-profit organisations are finding it increasingly hard to recruit volunteers each year. The latest Community Life Survey showed the lowest recorded percentage of people volunteering since the survey began in 2012. ItRead More
The rise of virtual volunteering – proof that the internet is not all bad!
It’s no surprise that in a world run by apps, someone figured out a way to digitise volunteering. But did you know that this concept has existed, in some form, since the dawn of theRead More
Why businesses should consider working with charities
The idea of businesses working with charities is, by no means, a new one. Office fundraisers, bake sales, fun runs and other forms of charitable giving have been around for decades. But these types ofRead More
The benefits to employees of corporate volunteering schemes
So, your company has invested in an employee volunteering scheme. And they are offering staff the opportunity to volunteer during paid work hours. Great! But why should you be interested? Benefits of volunteering ThereRead More
Can brand activism work for your organisation?
In the last decade we have seen a rise in the number of big name brands publicly taking a stand and aligning their marketing campaigns with social issues. Indeed, according to a 2018 Edelman EarnedRead More
How charities successfully attract young volunteers
Attracting young volunteers is becoming more and more of a challenge for charitable organisations worldwide, yet studies have shown that young people today are more socially minded than ever. So where does the problemRead More
Why volunteering should be your team building activity of choice
We work with many organisations who understand the importance of providing opportunities to collaborate as a team. Getting to know one another outside of the work environment, building relationships, re-connecting and understanding one another’s strengthsRead More
How can you encourage your employees to take up volunteering opportunities?
We all know how important it is to engage our employees and finding ways to do this is key to showing them that your business really does care. At Social Good HQ, we work withRead More
Can you inspire your employees by offering volunteering?
Business owners, both big and small, are constantly trying to come up with new and innovative ways to: attract the best and brightest people of this generation to their company, and keep existing employees happyRead More