UK&I ESG Director, Jacky So, featured in The HR Director’s recent article, “Volunteering opportunity creation outshines traditional support methods”. The piece explores how organisations can move beyond conventional volunteering models to create meaningful, long-term opportunities for individuals and communities.
Volunteering for us is not a one-off activity; it’s a way to build skills, confidence and pathways into employment. We design our programmes to create real social value, especially for those facing barriers to work.
Creating Pathways, Not Just Placements
The article highlights how we embed our volunteering initiatives within broader social impact programmes, such as People into Work, a mentoring scheme that supports individuals from marginalised backgrounds to gain experience and access employment opportunities
By offering structured placements, skills development and mentoring, we help volunteers build confidence and capability. This approach has proven more impactful than traditional models focused solely on short-term support.
Volunteering with Purpose
Our volunteering efforts are closely tied to our ESG commitments and our goal of delivering positive outcomes for people and communities. Whether it’s supporting local initiatives, contributing to sustainability projects, or helping individuals gain work experience, our colleagues are making a tangible difference.
As shared in our Social Value Impact Report, volunteering is one of the ways we deliver long-term value for both businesses and local communities.
You can read the full feature on The HR Director website.
