“Through the mentoring program I’ve seen staff from different business lines come together through a connected social purpose. Mentoring has also provided us with an opportunity to develop more personal skills such as improved communication and listening skills, improved leadership skills and it has certainly helped me change the way I engage with young people in my own life.”
Chris Bond, Executive Director
Macquarie Group Limited
Supporting employees to train as and/or become mentors with Raise has proven value for our Corporate Partners*:
Improved wellbeing – provides a social purpose and happiness which typically translates into better employees
Personal and professional development – improved communication and leadership skills for employees, understanding of youth and improved personal relationships
Connecting teams on a shared common interest
Greater impact on community
* Where Corporate Partners sponsor their employees to mentor with Raise approximately 2.4 times the value is returned to them. “Mentoring for Impact: A social impact study for Raise Foundation, Nov 2017, Ernst & Young.”
If you would like to partner with Raise and help us recruit volunteer mentors in your organisation please refer to our Corporate Recruitment Tool Kit.
Download our business case for volunteering – it contains research and information that explains the benefits to employees and employers of corporate volunteering.
Contact Raise to find out more about our mentoring programs for corporate volunteers and other alternative volunteering opportunities.
