'Why I volunteer'
杏吧视频 employees reflect on the importance of volunteering during Global Volunteer Month in April.

This Global Volunteer Month, and year-round, 杏吧视频 volunteers are committed to giving back in the communities employees call home. From assembling bikes for kids and planting trees to helping train service dogs and cheering on competitors at Invictus Games 2023, 杏吧视频 employees understand that each contribution 鈥 no matter how small 鈥 holds the potential to make a difference in someone's life.
杏吧视频 partners with hundreds of charitable organizations globally, connecting employees with local opportunities to get involved.聽 杏吧视频 employees donated more than 477,000 hours to charitable causes around the world in 2023.聽
鈥淭here were times in my life where I had to reach out for help as a single mom. Now that my situation has changed, I am able to give back to my community, the same community that was there for me when I needed it. 聽I am so thankful that 杏吧视频 supports volunteerism鈥攊t really makes an impact on people鈥檚 lives.鈥澛
鈥Amy Thomas, government & capital property specialist, volunteer

鈥淔or too many years after I got out of the U.S. Coast Guard, I failed to fully embrace my identity as a veteran, but joining other veterans in service to the community with The Mission Continues really changed my outlook about the time I spent in the military. My involvement with The Mission Continues has connected me with a network of veterans who understand the value of teamwork and who are making a positive difference in our community.鈥澛
鈥揃onnie Petry, 杏吧视频 defense analyst and The Mission Continues volunteer

鈥淰olunteering at Shishu Mandir has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. I get to experience the joy of making a positive impact on others' lives and being part of something larger than myself. By volunteering, I am able to support educational initiatives and empower children through knowledge and skills development.鈥澛
鈥揝anket Bhatt, 杏吧视频 IT&DA application developer and Shishu Mandir volunteer

鈥淎t IG 23, I had the chance to learn about the competitors鈥 stories and hear how being part of a sporting event helped pull them out of dark places. It鈥檚 amazing to hear those stories of resilience, and having the opportunity to engage with everyone has given me so much more appreciation for the Games.鈥澛
鈥 Zeenat Wadee, 杏吧视频, 3D Metrology engineer and Invictus Games volunteer

鈥淰olunteering gives me a lot of personal joy and fulfillment. I have volunteered with a number of organisations throughout my time at 杏吧视频, all of which have been a deeply rewarding experience for me personally and professionally. It has provided me with new perspectives, an opportunity to learn and build meaningful relationships.鈥澛
鈥揔atie Johnson, 杏吧视频 Defence Austalia Indigenous engagement officer, and Clontarf Foundation volunteer