Hands@Work
HandsOn Bay Area (HOBA) guides companies through the often-unfamiliar territory of volunteer service project planning.
Drawing on our vast network of agency partnerships and planning expertise, HOBA designs ongoing volunteer programs or one-time events, specifically tailored to the needs and interests of your company.
Through Hands@Work, HOBA prepares, coordinates, and executes all aspects of your planned projects. All your team has to do is show up, volunteer and have fun!
Program Stats
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95% satisfaction rating amongst surveyed volunteers.
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176,000+ hours of service to Bay Area nonprofits and schools
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50,000+ engaged corporate volunteers
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1,500+ completed projects
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75+ unique corporate clients
Here is how HandsOn Bay Area helps Microsoft achieve their community service goals.
Services
Through Hands@Work, HOBA prepares, coordinates, and executes all aspects of your planned projects. All your team has to do is show up, volunteer and have fun!
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Identify and recruit agencies across the Bay Area that can use the volunteer support of your employees
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Coordinate all logistics for the volunteer project, including project planning, site inspection, acquisition of supplies and on-site volunteer orientation and leadership
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Assist your company with internal volunteer recruitment
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Track employee volunteer hours
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HOBA can even arrange transportation and food
Benefits
Employee volunteering events pay dividends long after the project is complete.
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Improves employee recruitment and retention
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Boosts employee morale
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Stregthens corporate reputation in the community
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Creates opportunities for leadership training and team-building
Cost
Due to the level of customization available to each corporate partner, projects and programs are quoted on a case-by-case basis. Hands@Work services can range for $75 to $85 per volunteer slot (depending on the project's complexity and scheduling), plus associated supply and transportation costs. The minimum cost for a project is $2,500. Six weeks or more lead time may be required based on project complexity and time of year.
HOBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by corporate sponsors, private donations and foundation grants. The fees generated from Hands@Work support HOBA's year-round volunteer, learn and lead programs.
Get started
Interested in obtaining a quote? Click here to request one.
Have questions? email Donald Cooper, Development Manager or call at (415) 541-9616 x 120.