{I tremendously enjoyed the experience! I worked alongside a diverse group of all ages and backgrounds. It was one of the most rewarding projects ever! Thank you for allowing me to volunteer.

{BVU did an amazing job coordinating all the wonderful volunteers for McGregor’s Carnival Day. The Medical Mutual team spent meaningful time with residents, helping to enhance their quality of life and improving their mental, physical, and psychological well-being.  The staff and residents at McGregor are happy to partner with BVU.

{We got connected to the Cohen Cares team through BVU. The group supported grounds work, assembled picnic tables, reorganized admin spaces, made kits for homeless seniors and much more. This team’s efforts made for an impactful day of team building. We’re so happy to share our mission with these corporate volunteers and appreciate the effort and time the group put into our work.

{I loved how organized this event was. The instructions were clear. The DJ-style music, fun vibe, and exciting announcements made for a great time. I made new friends. What more could a volunteer want?

{I thought it was a fantastic event. Really enjoyed being a part of something that impacts so many local people. Thank you for doing this!

{BVU makes it easy for small nonprofits, like RePlay for Kids, to reach volunteers. Their services of coordinating team events and connecting us to local business is invaluable and allows our small staff to focus on our mission of increasing the availability of adapted toys to kids in need.

{BVU has typically organized a volunteer project for us every year, but 2021 was different. After nearly two years of the pandemic and remote work, we were anxious to do something in which all our partners could participate outdoors. BVU coordinated a Lake Shore clean-up project at Edgewater and Bonnie Park for our team. It was a delightful day of camaraderie and community. This afternoon of engagement with colleagues helped our team transition during our return to office. It reminded us that we are at our best when helping others – which is part of our client service commitment at Northern Trust.

{This was an amazing opportunity! We all had such a great time volunteering at the zoo. It was a blast and I would do it again!

{Volunteering was an AWESOME experience. In addition to spending time with the dogs at the Humane Society, it was so nice to connect with strangers from our company who have now become friends. I look forward to more of these opportunities in the years to come. Thank you for putting this together.

{What a fun day at the zoo educating kids and making enrichment activities for the animals. I also loved being able to feed the giraffes! I hope to do it again someday!