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Be the Difference

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:57:44 +0000

THE COMMUNITY NEEDS YOUR HELP
The “Be the Difference VTO Challenge” seeks to increase volunteerism by challenging businesses to offer paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to associates. Companies can increase community involvement and create an atmosphere of philanthropy and fulfillment. Learn more about Be the Difference. Sign the pledge and share what your company is doing.

Logos and collateral to use

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:25:55 +0000

To place the “Be The Difference” logo on your site, simply:

· Right Click

· Select “Save As”

· Save where you want it

· Place it on your site

If possible, have the logo link back to VtoChallenge.com.

This PDF file provides background on the Be The Difference campaign for you to share with others interested in joining.

Simply save and share!

VTO Challenge Backgrounder

Download VTO Backgrounder

Getting Started

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:23:17 +0000

Giving associates a paid volunteer time off benefit is easy—it’s helping associates actually use it that can be difficult. The following are some ideas to help get you started:

Sign the electronic pledge form, including how many VTO hours your company will provide its associates.
Form a volunteer committee
Hold a volunteer fair
Volunteer as a group
Invite a non-profit to come and speak
Share volunteerism success stories with others in your company

Send us an email and we’ll update the list!

Fox 4 interviews an employee using VTO to Volunteer [Watch Video]

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Television coverage of a volunteer fair and VTO program. [Watch Video]

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Volunteer Time Off Challenge!

admin — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:19:29 +0000

Created by Pioneer Services, a company that offers its associates a combined 4,700 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO) each year, the “Be the Difference” campaign seeks to increase volunteerism in local communities by encouraging businesses to offer paid VTO to their employees.

Joining the campaign to totally free—all a company needs to do is sign our pledge form, track both the number of hours provided and used, and keep us updated of your progress. We also offer free banner ads, logos, and other materials so you can promote your efforts.

It’s that easy to give to back to the communities you serve.

So sign the pledge today and be the difference!