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KC Company challenges others to offer employees paid-volunteer time-off
'Be the Difference' Campaign promotes call for increased community service
In response, one local company, Pioneer Services, has developed a unique and socially responsible solution: actually "paying" their employees when they volunteer. This company's paid "volunteer time-off" (VTO) program allows an associate to individually determine where and how he or she would like to volunteer, and then gives him or her the opportunity to volunteer for that particular passion during regular work hours, and do so with pay.
Pioneer Services recently organized a volunteer fair at its company's headquarters to help associates identify local volunteerism opportunities and renew interest in its pre-existing VTO program, in which the company provides all employees 16 hours of VTO annually (4,700 hours total). Given the overwhelming response from Kansas City's nonprofit community, Pioneer Services recently launched the Be the Difference campaign. The goal is to encourage and challenge other businesses in Kansas City, and across the country, to pledge their support for implementing a paid VTO program.
"Giving back to the community is a key component of Pioneer Services' corporate culture," said Karen Von Der Bruegge, chief marketing officer of Pioneer Services. "Given the popularity and success of our VTO program, and the need for volunteers in the community, we initiated this campaign to promote the concept of paid VTO with other organizations, challenging them to offer this rewarding benefit to their associates as well."
Go to VTOChallenge.com for more information about the Be The Difference campaign. Organizations can also "pledge" the number of VTO hours they'll provide to their employees and access free downloadable backgrounders, logo's, and banner links to further promote the campaign on the site.
Pioneer Services, the Military Banking Division of MidCountry Bank, has been recognized both locally and nationally for its commitment to social responsibility. For more than 20 years, Pioneer Services has been a leader in financial services for the military. Through a network of offices and on the Internet, the company offers military loans, financial education programs, and supports military families and the communities in which they live through a variety of partnerships, programs, and sponsorships.
For more information visit www.PioneerServices.com. For loan information, visit PioneerMilitaryLoans.com.
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Scott Cahill
Public Relations, Pioneer Services
media@pioneerservices.com
ph: 816-448-2300
fax: 816-561-9333
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