Give Your Team Purpose Without Operational Overhead
TEEI operates two structured delivery tracks: Language Connect for conversation practice and Mentors for Ukraine for career mentorship. Open is the default at $0. Programmes run through Skills Academy, and CSR Cockpit is free for every company. Optional sponsorship helps fund TEEI operations rather than unlocking software access.
- Open at $0. CSR Cockpit is free for every company.
- Optional sponsorship funds TEEI operations, not software access.
- Launch in as little as two weeks.
- Designed for remote and hybrid teams.
Oksana K. - Language Connect Participant
Most Employee Volunteering Programmes Underperform
Research indicates participation often remains low despite programme availability. The constraint is not employee motivation. It is unclear roles, high coordination cost, and delivery models that do not match how teams actually work.
There is a more effective model.
A structured operating model designed for how teams actually work
A Structured Operating Model for Corporate Volunteering
TEEI operates volunteering as a service. All programmes run through Skills Academy for onboarding, matching, and scheduling. CSR Cockpit is free for every company and provides governance, safeguarding oversight, and audit-ready reporting.
Structured matching
Skills Academy matches each volunteer to a learner or professional based on availability and expertise.
Remote-native delivery
Video-based sessions with flexible scheduling across time zones.
Two delivery tracks
Language Connect for conversation practice. Mentors for Ukraine for career mentorship.
End-to-end delivery
TEEI handles coordination, safeguarding, and reporting via CSR Cockpit.
Three Ways Your Team Can Contribute
Choose the programme aligned with your team's skills and availability. All programmes are remote, structured, and available through Open at $0.
Language Partners
Employees practise professional English or other languages with Ukrainian learners preparing for international careers. Delivered via Language Connect through Skills Academy. Reported via CSR Cockpit.
Career Mentorship
One-to-one mentoring focused on career strategy, CV review, interview preparation, and market navigation. Delivered via Mentors for Ukraine through Skills Academy. Reported via CSR Cockpit.
Skills Projects
Teams apply professional expertise to defined projects supporting entrepreneurs or programme delivery. Managed through Skills Academy workflow. Reported via CSR Cockpit.
BUSINESS VALUE
Outcomes That Support ESG and People Strategy
Partnership outcomes that matter to people, teams, and organisations.
Employee Engagement
Industry Research
Research indicates volunteering participation is associated with higher job satisfaction and organisational commitment.
Retention
Benevity Research
Purpose-driven initiatives are associated with reduced attrition, consistent with Benevity research findings.
Leadership Development
Wharton School
Studies suggest external mentoring builds coaching capability and people leadership skills.
ESG Reporting
GRI, SASB, UN SDG
CSR Cockpit delivers metrics formatted for GRI, SASB, and UN SDG frameworks.
Measurable Outcomes
PDF + data export
Quarterly reports via CSR Cockpit with participation data, outcomes, and volunteer feedback.
Employer Brand
Recruitment Study
Research indicates skills-based volunteering strengthens employer credibility with candidates.
HOW IT WORKS
From Assessment to Active Participation
Launch in weeks, not months. TEEI operates delivery through Skills Academy, with CSR Cockpit included for every company.
Assessment
Week 1TEEI scopes delivery model, team size, and reporting expectations. No procurement-heavy setup required.
Onboarding
Weeks 2-3TEEI onboards volunteers through Skills Academy with training materials, context, and programme access.
Matching and Launch
Weeks 3-4TEEI matches participants based on skills, availability, and timezone. Programme delivery begins.
Reporting
OngoingTEEI delivers quarterly reports via CSR Cockpit with participation metrics and ESG-ready documentation.
PROGRAMME PLANNING
Estimate Programme Participation and Outcomes
Model participation and output estimates for planning purposes. Final figures validated in reporting.
Your Company
Industry average: 20-25%
Projected Annual Outcomes
Estimates for planning. Validated through CSR Cockpit reporting.
Get a tailored rollout recommendation
Find the Right Programme for Your Team
Answer a few questions to get a recommendation based on your team's profile.
What's your primary goal?
Built for distributed corporate teams
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about launching a TEEI volunteering programme
How much does this cost?
Open is the default at $0. CSR Cockpit is free for every company.
Companies can start on Open at $0. CSR Cockpit is free for every company, and optional sponsorship is separate support for TEEI operations. Sponsorship does not unlock software access or basic programme participation.
How long does setup take?
Typically 2-3 weeks from first call to first volunteer session.
Discovery call (Week 1), volunteer onboarding (Week 2-3), matching and launch (Week 3-4). We handle logistics, communications, and matching so your HR team can focus on internal promotion.
What's the minimum commitment?
No minimum. Open participation is the default, and employees can join individually.
There is no company-level commitment required. Open participation is the default, and employees can join individually. For dedicated cohorts, programmes typically run 8-12 weeks with flexible scheduling.
How much time do volunteers need?
Language Partners: 30 minutes/week. Career Mentorship: 1 hour/week.
Language Partners typically commit to 30 minutes per week of conversation practice. Career Mentorship usually requires 1 hour per week. Skills-based projects can be spread over 4-6 weeks. All programs are designed to flex around employee schedules.
Do employees need teaching experience?
No. For Language Connect, they just need to be fluent speakers.
No teaching experience is required. For Language Connect, volunteers simply need to be native or fluent speakers willing to have conversations. For mentoring, relevant professional experience is enough. We provide guidance and structure.
Do we need a separate software subscription to participate?
No. Open is the default at $0, and CSR Cockpit is free for every company.
No. Open is the default at $0 for employee volunteering partnerships, and CSR Cockpit is free for every company. Optional sponsorship helps fund TEEI operations but does not unlock software access or baseline participation.
What reporting do we get?
Quarterly reports via CSR Cockpit with participation data, outcomes, and volunteer feedback.
Reports can include participation metrics, learner outcome summaries, volunteer feedback, and ESG-ready formatting for GRI, SASB, and UN SDG frameworks. PDF summaries and raw exports are available for structured reporting.
Is this GDPR compliant?
Yes. We're Norway-headquartered and GDPR compliant.
Interactions run through secure systems. We're headquartered in Norway and operate under GDPR requirements. Data processing agreements are available on request for enterprise partners.
How does this support CSR and ESG reporting?
CSR Cockpit delivers structured reports aligned with GRI, SASB, and UN SDG frameworks.
CSR Cockpit provides visibility into participation, outcomes, and compliance. Quarterly exports can include volunteer hours, beneficiary outcomes, and reporting-ready formatting for common ESG frameworks.
How do you ensure volunteer safety?
Safeguarding guidance, code of conduct, and escalation support are built into the programme.
We provide safeguarding guidance, a code of conduct, and program coordination with escalation support. Where required, additional checks can be discussed with enterprise partners before launch.
Ready to explore a partnership?
Schedule a 30-Minute CallStructured reporting infrastructure
Corporate partnerships require clear, verifiable reporting. CSR Cockpit provides ESG-aligned metrics, quarterly exports, and audit-ready documentation from Open onward with no internal data collection required.
Ready to Explore a Partnership?
This is an assessment call, not a sales call. Open is the default at $0, CSR Cockpit is free for every company, and optional sponsorship supports TEEI operations rather than software access.
Programme Delivery (Skills Academy)
- Custom programme structure based on your goals
- Volunteer-participant matching via Skills Academy
- Branded onboarding materials
- Manager toolkit and internal communications
Volunteer Support (Skills Academy)
- Pre-programme volunteer training (live or async)
- Dedicated programme coordinator
- Ongoing support channel
- Mid-programme check-ins
Safeguarding and Compliance
- Background verification where applicable
- Code of conduct enforcement
- GDPR-compliant data handling
- Incident response and escalation protocol
Reporting (CSR Cockpit)
- Real-time participation dashboard
- Quarterly impact reports (PDF + data)
- ESG-ready metrics formatting
- Custom KPI tracking
Prefer to reach out directly?
partnerships@theeducationalequalityinstitute.org