Recently, the People Team partnered with the IT and Finance departments to help Book Harvest in Durham, NC to support their mission of promoting children’s literacy. We assisted in branding books to enhance inventory tracking, a crucial step in ensuring that books reach the hands of children who need them most.
ServiceTrade’s volunteer effort
Our volunteer initiatives are part of ServiceTrade’s broader commitment to community engagement. We offer a “Team Up for Good” program, allowing managers and their teams to choose volunteer opportunities that align with their passions and schedules, creating meaningful experiences that resonate with them. Additionally, we organize the “Community Impact Program,” a biannual initiative where employees come together twice a year to participate in company-organized volunteer events, fostering teamwork while making a positive impact on local communities.
This recent collaboration with Book Harvest exemplifies how volunteers can make a tangible impact on community initiatives. Stepping away from our daily routines to engage in giving back to the community as a team or organization offers profound benefits. Such initiatives not only address pressing societal needs but also fosters stronger team connection, enhances employee morale, and reinforces a shared sense of purpose. By dedicating our time and effort, we contributed to Book Harvest’s goal of eliminating barriers to literacy and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to become a lifelong reader.
About book harvest
Founded in 2011, Book Harvest is a nonprofit organization committed to providing children with access to books and literacy support. Believing that literacy begins at birth and is nurtured in the home, Book Harvest has distributed over 2.4 million books to children, helping them build home libraries and fostering a love for reading.
The organization offers several programs:
- Book Babies: A home visiting program providing families with books and literacy support from birth through age five.
- Books on Break: Collaborating with schools to provide students with books to read over the summer, combating the “summer slide.”
- Book Hubs: Including Book Boxes and community bookshelves placed in accessible locations like parks, clinics, and laundromats, stocked with free children’s books. nurturingdurhamnc.org
Get involved
Groups and individuals interested in volunteering can find more information on Book Harvest’s website.
We were thrilled to help Book Harvest make strides toward a future where every child has access to the books and support they need to thrive.
