International Corporate Volunteerism:

why doing good is good for business

“This is the most important motivation worldwide. No matter where one lives, people are willing to sacrifice for their children. The only differentiator is the circumstances they face.”

International Corporate Volunteerism (ICV)

ICV: The Next Era of International Volunteerism

“Probably one of the best talent development programs I have seen.” - Manager, PepsiCorps

“We live in a time when businesses and NGOs can no longer afford to be isolated.”  - Caroline Roan, President of the Pfizer Foundation

“Any program in which employees cross international borders to provide services to local clients based primarily on the skills they utilize in their daily jobs.” 

For three weeks, six IBM executives from five different countries volunteered to work with the local government to assess Gran Valparaíso’s current transportation network and and deliver recommendations for a long-term plan to increase its efficiency, reduce accident rates and improve point-to-point travel time.

Case Study: Improving Transportation in Valparaíso, Chile

“Because of the places we come from and the influences those locations have on the way we view the world… (it) not only forces each of us to think a little more broadly but also gives us a broader base from which to formulate a solution.”

Value of ICV ICV programs simultaneously advance external and internal

organizational goals

“It gives more meaning to your career.”  - Laura Benetti, Customs and International Trade Coordinator, Dow Corning Corp.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) matters more than ever to consumers

Consumers base 60% of purchasing and investing decisions on brand perception

CSR accounts for more than 40% of a company’s reputation

ICV programs reinforce corporate values and trust for employees in addition to consumers

Enhances intercultural experience and engagement

Company Benefits

77% percent of consumers say it is important for companies to be socially responsible.

Employee Benefits

97% were more motivated to perform their day-jobs

92% believed the program would have a positive business impact

Benefits of ICV programs far outweigh the cost Participants note improvements in resilience, cultural

awareness, leadership and communication skills 52% of companies consider “improving the volunteers’ leadership

skills” as an objective of their ICV programs

75% sparked new ideas for products, services and/or improvements

The Following are Very Important or Essential to My Happiness

Enhances Recruitment Corporate values are one of the most important qualities for new

job seekers 58% of students would take a 15% pay cut to work for an

organization that shares their values

The Following are Very Important or Essential to My Happiness

Enhances Recruitment Corporate values are one of the most important qualities for new

job seekers 58% of students would take a 15% pay cut to work for an

organization that shares their values

2012 at a Glance

22 corporate participants in ICV

1,700 volunteers worldwide

94% of clients were pleased or extremely pleased with the results of their program

Our Experience

IBM sent 12 employees to Pretoria, South Africa to develop strategic business plan for an Inner City Pre-School Forum.

In Ujire, India employees from Dow Corning Corp. designed a peeling machine for a nut important to the local economy.

ICV: Making Positive Impact around the Globe

Pfizer’s Global Health Team sent 12 top talents to Santiago, Chile to help mental institutions recruit, select, and train caregivers serving mentally challenged patients.

Our Personalized Process

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