Each November, as the season shifts and Giving Tuesday approaches, we reflect on how to show up for our communities. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that celebrates collective impact—and it’s a big topic at Enervee. We asked a few teammates to share their favorite ways to give back and how they got started.
What is your preferred way of giving back?
There are countless ways to volunteer—in person or virtually. Popular avenues include donating to charities, giving blood or plasma, shopping at local farmers’ markets, or serving as a CASA/GAL advocate.
Anne: I don’t have a favorite. I donate time, money, expertise—depending on the need and where I can make a difference. Some current activities are gleaning organic vegetables at Farm to Fight Hunger (all donated to local food banks), donating to my college alma mater, participating in the grassroots organization Healdsburg 2040, and maintaining trails with the Redwood Trails Alliance.
Veronica: Time is our most valuable resource, so I dedicate my free time. I love organizing teams for annual walks and getting local businesses to donate!
Randi: Within the community. I’ve been involved in a local club that raises scholarship funds for women, and I serve as an elected member of the chamber of commerce.
Why do you volunteer and when did you start?
Volunteering can reduce stress, increase happiness, build confidence, and deepen purpose, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Veronica: I’ve been a Type 1 Diabetic for 38 years, and research has directly improved my life. I started young—my mom took me to the yearly walks—then I began fundraising and organizing teams. It’s my way of giving back.
Randi: For as long as I can remember—my earliest memory is volunteering at a local daycare. I’m always looking for new ways to contribute.
Anne: It feels good to help others. Volunteering has also connected me with great people who’ve become close friends.
Tell us about the organizations you support—and why.
Not sure where to start? VolunteerMatch makes it easy to find opportunities near you.
Randi: I relocated right before the pandemic and felt disconnected. A former coworker shared a need for a board member with an HR background at the Flance Early Learning Center. They go beyond early childhood education with a blended model and award-winning sustainability projects. If you’re interested, learn about volunteering at Flance.
Anne: I co-founded Healdsburg 2040 in 2018 to help ensure our community evolves sustainably. We work with city leadership to put sustainability front and center in strategic planning. Interested? Get in touch with Healdsburg 2040.
Veronica: The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has been a force in funding research that touches millions of lives. Their work has directly improved mine, and volunteering is my way to say thank you.
Want to make an impact with us?
According to U.S. News, nearly half of large companies offer paid time off to volunteer. Enervee may be smaller, but we proudly provide paid volunteer time. If that sounds like your kind of team, explore roles and benefits: