Berkshire Bank Seeks Volunteer Projects
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PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Bank is seeking volunteer opportunities for their upcoming Company-Wide Week of Service June 8-12.
During the week, more than 300 bank employees are expected to participate in a series of service projects to help the communities in which the bank operates.
Berkshire Bank is seeking service projects of all sizes, but generally should engage between five to 50 employees using a mix of skilled and non-skilled labor. Projects should be able to be completed in one day using largely bank volunteers and have a tangible impact on both the organization and the individuals served by the organization. Limited financial support for selected projects may be available from Berkshire Bank Foundation; however, organizations should also be involved financially and with project planning.
Only nonprofit and government entities, including cities/towns and schools, located in a community with a Berkshire Bank office are eligible for consideration. Examples of past service projects have included painting days, building outdoor classrooms, landscaping improvements, playground improvements, mentoring efforts as well as dozens of others.
Volunteer project proposals should be concise and include a brief description of the organization, the proposed project, the need/impact the project will have, maintenance/upkeep plan (if applicable) and documentation of any financial resources required. The bank also recommends when possible to include photos of the proposed project site and any plans or designs an organization may already have. All requests should be emailed to volunteer@berkshirebank.com for consideration.
Submitted proposals will be reviewed by Regional Volunteer Committees comprised of local bank employees in each one of the bank’s geographic markets. The committees will ultimately select the projects the bank undertakes to ensure the activities have an impact on the local community and interest of bank staff. Projects not selected for the week of service will be kept on file for future consideration. Applicants should not expect to receive a response to their proposal unless its ultimately selected or additional information is required.
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