Real programmes.
Real impact.
Open starts at $0.
TEEI's volunteering programmes are structured engagements where professionals use their expertise to support learners and mentees in active educational programmes. Every hour is tracked, every outcome is measured.
Five ways your employees can volunteer.
All programmes are remote, video-based, and designed for professionals with limited time. Skills-based volunteering is valued at $220 per hour -- 6.3x the general volunteer rate.
Language Connect
Weekly 45-60 minute video conversations with learners practising a new language. No teaching qualification needed -- the value is authentic conversation with a professional.
View programmeMentors for Ukraine
One-to-one career mentoring with Ukrainian professionals. Sessions cover CV reviews, interview preparation, job search strategy, and industry-specific guidance.
View programmeSkills Academy
Design and deliver online workshops, review learner projects, or mentor participants through self-paced courses in web development, data science, and marketing.
View programmeDigital First Steps
Guide learners through foundational digital literacy -- email, search, documents, and online safety. Structured 8-week curriculum with weekly 2-hour sessions.
View programmeBuddy Programme
Social integration matching employees with Ukrainians in Norway. Coffee meetups, cultural exchange, practical support. The only in-person programme in the portfolio.
View programmeThe business case for structured volunteering.
What this means for a 100-person company
If 25 employees volunteer 2 hours per month through TEEI's skills-based programmes, that generates 600 hours per year of pro bono professional service.
At the Taproot Foundation's $220/hour valuation, that is $132,000 in skills-based value your company can report in its CSR disclosures.
Meanwhile, participants show 52% lower turnover, saving your company an estimated $50,000-$200,000 in annual recruitment and onboarding costs.
What the research says.
Peer-reviewed studies and large-scale workforce research consistently link structured volunteering to measurable business outcomes.
The sharpest drop since the pandemic. Costs the world economy $438 billion+ in lost productivity annually.
Of professionals say volunteer opportunities factor in whether they stay at or leave a company.
Of Gen Z employees say a company's sense of purpose is important to their overall job satisfaction.
Of employees who volunteer report improved mood. 79% report lower stress levels after volunteering sessions.
Companies offering team-based volunteering see 7.5x higher participation rates than individual-only programmes.
Companies in the top quartile of employee engagement see 23% higher profitability than those in the bottom quartile.
From first conversation to first volunteer session.
Tell us your goals
We learn about your CSR priorities, team size, geographies, and engagement goals. You tell us what matters. We identify which programmes fit and draft internal communications your team can use to recruit volunteers.
We build your programme
Together, we define the mix of volunteering activities, time commitment, and reporting cadence. Employees receive a briefing pack, complete a short safeguarding orientation, and sign up through a dedicated registration flow.
Volunteers start within 2 weeks
Sessions begin. Employees log hours through the CSR Cockpit. Managers see participation data in real time. At the end of each cycle, you receive a full impact report: participation rates, hours logged, learner outcomes, and stories from the programme.
The CSR platform that comes with the programmes.
Track hours, evidence, and reporting outputs in one place. CSR Cockpit is included for every company at baseline, while optional sponsorship tiers add deeper engagement rather than software access.
Ready to start?
Start on Open at $0, or choose an optional sponsorship tier if you want deeper visibility and collaboration. We handle matching, safeguarding, scheduling, and reporting. You bring the people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum number of employees required?
There is no minimum. We have partners with 5 volunteers and partners with 500. The programmes are designed to work at any scale.
How much does it cost?
Companies default to the Open tier at $0. That includes programmes, volunteer matching, safeguarding, reporting, and CSR Cockpit access. Optional sponsorship tiers are available for partners who want co-branding, dedicated support, research collaboration, or custom programme design. We are funded by donations, grants, and sponsorships -- not software licensing fees.
How quickly can we start?
From initial conversation to first volunteer session typically takes 2-4 weeks. Employee onboarding includes a brief safeguarding orientation and programme-specific guidance.
What reporting do we receive?
Full access to the CSR Cockpit: participation data, hours logged, SROI calculations, learner outcomes, and AI-generated impact reports exportable as PDF, slides, CSV, or CSRD/ESRS-structured formats.
Are the programmes CSRD/ESRS compliant?
Yes. The CSR Cockpit maps volunteer activity to ESRS S1 (workforce engagement), ESRS S3 (community impacts), and GRI 413 data points. Reports include the structured data auditors expect.
Can employees choose which programme they join?
Absolutely. Employees sign up individually based on their interests and availability. Most partners offer all five programmes and let employees self-select.