If you ’ re looking for a fresh way to build team cohesion ,
Why Not Try Voluntourism ?
Rounds of golf or watching pro-sports games allow the group to get out of the office together , but voluntourism adds the element of working toward a common goal — the very definition of team-building .
And what better way to truly experience a destination than to meet those passionate enough to serve their communities ?
Visit Baltimore partners with Business Volunteers Maryland ( BVM ), Greater Baltimore ’ s premier nonprofit specializing in coordinating volunteer events , to organize group service projects for visiting organizations .
The Professional Convention Management Association ( PCMA ) notes several group volunteer opportunities in Baltimore . ( To learn more , go to GivingGood . com / baltimore-md .)
Packing and / or Providing Necessities
• Health Care for the Homeless invites meeting attendees to help pack survival kits for the homeless .
• Meals on Wheels welcomes volunteers to pack meals for delivery to homebound citizens .
• United Way Stone Soup invites volunteers to donate ingredients that they will then use to compete with each other to prepare dishes for those in need .
• Clean the World offers opportunities to assemble and distribute hygiene kits , which include shampoo , lotion , toothpaste , razors , etc .
Working with People
• The Arc Baltimore provides opportunities for volunteers to interact with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities . Play bingo or go bowling while connecting with others .
• The Red Cross organizes teams to canvass neighborhoods to educate people about home fire safety and to install fire alarms .
Working with Animals
• The Maryland SPCA welcomes volunteers to help keep animals clean and comfortable in their cages . The best part ? Some play time with the animals when the work is over .
Working Outside
• St . Vincent de Paul of Baltimore , a comprehensive nonprofit providing multiple services , organizes Community Clean-Up Days , site beautification and playground build projects to work toward the goal of providing Baltimore citizens with safe and beautiful spaces . VB
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