Goodera’s
Chicago Community Workshop
An open-house for social impact leaders to explore the latest in employee volunteering and scaling corporate volunteer programs
October 16, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
Happy hour: 6:00 PM
WeWork Office Space & Coworking,
222 S Riverside Plaza
222 S Riverside Plaza
Highlights
A power-packed 4 hours of engagement within Chicago’s vibrant Social Impact community where we will explore, discuss, and experience the latest in employee volunteering across the globe.
Workshop
Ask tough questions, discuss the latest volunteering trends, and co-create effective strategies with Goodera experts, and your peers in our Volunteering Strategy Workshop
In-Person Volunteering
Experience Goodera’s host-led volunteering first-hand by building solar lamps for young adults with a local NPO
Network
Socialize and unwind with Chicago area industry peers and Goodera social impact experts
Agenda
4PM - 6PM
Welcome and introductions
Register, grab your goodie bag, and participate in a 5-min warm up session
Let’s volunteer together
Build solar lamps for people without housing with a local NPO
Volunteering strategy workshop
with Missy Peck and Tim Anson
Roundtable discussion
An open discussion on key trends and strategies in employee volunteering
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6PM
Happy hour
A networking session to socialize with other social impact professionals in Chicago
Community Meet NYC Recap
- Networking: Connected a vibrant community of 20+ social impact practitioners in NY area across multiple companies and other ecosystem players
- Collaborative Discussions and Problem-Solving: Engaging sessions where participants shared insights and tackled challenges to effectively scale and globalize their volunteer programs
- Hands-On Volunteer Experience: Partnered with Covenant House International to build solar lamps, providing tangible support and hope for the youth they serve
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