Joining a charity committee at work?

eec129 · April 2011

Is this good or bad? I would think it would be a good thing, but does it make me look like I don't have enough real work to do? I do, by the way, but I'm just interested in helping plan employee events and charity drives, etc. I know there are different ways to think of everything in the workplace!

MarcyLT · April 2011

I think it's a great thing to do. It shows your supervisors and colleagues you are dedicated to the company and to getting the most out of your employment with them. Getting involved at work, and gaining friends and allies outside your department is always a good thing!

eec129 · April 2011

MarcyLT:
I think it's a great thing to do. It shows your supervisors and colleagues you are dedicated to the company and to getting the most out of your employment with them. Getting involved at work, and gaining friends and allies outside your department is always a good thing!

That's what I was thinking!

TeamC · April 2011

The work that you do for the charity committee, unless explicitly paid for by the company, should be on your own time. That is one way to ensure it doesn't look like you're doing it instead of your job. In my company, our utilization was based on a 42 hour work week, where 2 hours were unpaid employee development, and 40 billable hours. I would count this towards the 2 hour requirement, but I would balance this with other ways you want to better yourself. If you find this taking up your 2 hours/week, I might reconsider it in favor of training/professional development. Just a thought.

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