The benefits

Employer Supported Volunteering is described as a win / win relationship.

Since 2001, The National Trust has worked with over 500 companies, including e:on UK, Land Rover, Ernst & Young, Cadbury Schweppes, British Telecom, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the Inland Revenue and many more.

How businesses can benefit

Improved staff retention, motivation and morale.
Enhanced staff team working, interpersonal and communication skills.
A prime opportunity to unite colleagues from different branches or volunteer with your external clients.
A clear message that staff development is high on your organisation’s agenda.
A healthy work / life balance for staff.
Enhanced existing training programmes with outdoor, ‘hands-on’ projects.
Working with a flexible project that is tailored to meet business requirements.

How individuals can benefit

Development of communication, problem solving and decision making skills.
A fun, memorable experience of making a positive difference.
A sense of personal empowerment and increased confidence.
New skills development and ways of working.
An opportunity to help the environment.
Development of new heritage and conservation techniques, such as hedge-laying.
A sense of pride in achievement; projects end with tangible, dramatic results.
A stimulating and refreshing change of scenery for desk-bound individuals.

Nationwide group at Chedworth Roman Villa