How to get the most out of long-term corporate volunteering

Corporate citizenship practitioners looking to reap the greatest benefits from long-term volunteering should work to ensure that certain conditions are met. Research finds that— given the presence of certain characteristics (e.g., utilization of professional skills; sufficient support and resources throughout the project)—long-term volunteering will create benefits for the company, its employees, and its non-profit partners in the form of increased employee engagement, skill development, and independent volunteering.