A sense of community and union is very important to Ricoh, and that’s why we enjoy taking the time to give back. As Ricoh is part of Boulder’s beautiful community, we really look forward to getting out and volunteering our time and resources whenever and wherever needed. After all, isn’t that what it’s all about – finding fun and productive ways to say “thank you” to the community? That’s what we believe!
Hard at Work!
Hence, at Ricoh, employees are encouraged to volunteer their time and to utilize the workforce to help others who may not have the same opportunities. Just this past August, 65 Ricoh Boulder employees volunteered at the Foothills United Way’s 18th annual Day of Caring. This was a great opportunity to get together with other local businesses and residences and work on projects that needed tending to. This was just one example of a time when Ricoh put its community first. Volunteer projects included helping paint and landscape the local homeless shelter and helping create a schedule of classes, workshops and events for the Nonprofit Cultivation Center’s 2012 Technology summit. In total, more than 950 community volunteers came together to work on dozens of projects for different local nonprofit organizations.
One Ricoh employee said, “No one was shy about getting their hands dirty, and they were a great help in preparing the Shelter for the winter season. The Homeless Shelter could not provide the services it does without the help of volunteers like the Ricoh family.”
Another praised, “It was refreshing to see so many people from all areas of Ricoh working hard to help others. It made me proud to be a part of RPPS!”
Ready to Help!
All the participating nonprofit agencies were more than grateful for the volunteers’ time and enthusiasm. However, we believe we’re the lucky ones – for having the opportunity to help such devoted and selfless organizations. Ricoh looks forward to the next Day of Caring!
Happy Holidays -
Michele Bollig
Worldwide Marketing Manager
