Benefits

Benefits to Students

• Regular one-to-one relationship with a reading/literacy buddy who can demonstrate and facilitate successful learning outcomes
• Improved literacy skills
• Enhanced self-esteem
• Early building of strong language foundation.

Benefits to Employer-Supported Volunteers

• Knowledge of making a difference in a child’s life
• Closer connection to local community
• Pride in company’s corporate public image
• Improved well-being and stress reduction

Benefits to Employers

• Improved relationships with community groups, the public, employees and other stakeholders
• Improved employee morale, productivity and loyalty
• Enhanced reputation and improved corporate public image
• Knowledge of helping to build healthier communities
• Potential economic benefits

Benefits to Community

• Additional “people power” to deliver needed community services
• New skill sets learned from employee volunteers
• Team building, leadership development
• Increased opportunities for financial support
• Raising profile of organization and its cause in the business community