As part of the 4th edition of the “We Notice Other People” volunteer program, 11 meetings were held across Poland, involving over 770 young road users. DHL Express volunteers reached out to local primary schools, middle schools, and kindergartens of their choice. Each project was developed individually, based on the specific needs of the local community and the age of the participants. For the youngest ones, educational contests with prizes were held. Meeting participants also prepared special surprises for the volunteers, such as handmade artwork. The volunteers were supported by educational materials provided by the “Road and Safety” Association for the Improvement of Road Safety. Representatives of the police were also invited to participate in the meetings. Participants received DHL reflective bands.
– We realize how important a role education plays in road safety and how important it is to cultivate good habits from an early age. Hence, our volunteer projects were aimed at the youngest road users – says Edyta Turkiewicz, Communications and PR Director at DHL Express (Poland). – For years, we have been supporting our employees’ initiatives, both within the framework of employee volunteering and other charitable and pro-social campaigns. The satisfaction and desire to help others motivate the entire team to expand these types of activities.
As part of the project, a special intranet page for company employees called “DHL Volunteering” was launched, containing descriptions of the completed projects and educational materials.
– Cooperation with DHL Express on the volunteer program went very smoothly and without any problems. We are pleased that together we can work for the public good, which is road safety. At the same time, we hope for the development of the cooperation initiated in 2009 – concluded Ryszard Fonżychowski, President of the “Road and Safety” Association.
The “We Notice Other People” employee volunteering program at DHL Express has been implemented since August 2006. So far, under this program, over 120 DHL employees have submitted and completed 27 projects in the fields of education, culture, and sports, e.g., in the areas of first aid, organizing time for children and youth in community centers, and summer trips for disabled and underprivileged children, as well as charity auctions among employees for selected foundations and centers. The Corporate Social Responsibility strategy is part of the company’s global mission and one of the 7 Corporate Values of DHL Express. As part of the global Strategy 2015, DHL supports educational projects – GoTeach, which aligns with the “We Notice Other People” employee volunteering campaign, logistical aid operations for victims of disasters (Disaster Response Team) – GoHelp, and climate protection activities – GoGreen.