We know that it might not be possible for everyone to dedicate their full time job to driving positive social or environmental change. But don’t worry, there are countless ways in which you can still do your bit to make the world a better place.
So whether you’re working within a large organisation and want to leverage its resources to work for good, or have some spare time which you’d like to spend volunteering, look no further.
This chapter includes insightful information on:
- Social Intrapreneurship: Are you working in a large and well-established company or non-profit? Ever considered social intrapreneurship? By leveraging your organisation’s assets, you can instigate real change from within. We’ve put together 5 simple steps to become a social intrapreneur.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): We shed some light on this often misunderstood term and outline how the CSR movement has grown rapidly over the past few years.
- Volunteering: For those of you interested in contributing your time to a good cause, we outline the core benefits of volunteering and give you some helpful tips for getting involved. Plus, you’ll find a list of organisations which collate volunteering opportunities in the UK.
- Responsible Volunteering Abroad: Considering spending some time volunteering in another country? We show why it’s so important to be wary of potentially damaging “voluntourism” and how you can ensure your time is spent in a responsible and constructive way.