Helping others is at the core of Bain's culture. Volunteering fosters teamwork and balance while introducing us to fresh ideas and new people. Besides allowing us to step outside our comfort zone, it also enables us to get involved and make a difference. More than 60% of Bain employees participate in some form of volunteering every year, in 2009 giving almost 25,000 hours of service.
Here are just a few examples of how our people are affecting their communities through volunteering:
Atlanta: 25 people participated in Habitat for Humanity house-building events throughout the year
Toronto: Almost 15% of the office participates in weekly tutoring of underprivileged children
Germany: More than 250 Bain employees across three offices participated in our latest annual Community Day to support 10 local charities
London: Two associate consultants developed a 10-session business curriculum for underprivileged students and work with 25 colleagues to deliver it in two schools
Seoul: Bain Seoul holds an annual Community Day to help disabled citizens
New Delhi: Each year, Bain sponsors and manages a Community Health Day
In addition to volunteering, Bain employees are active in raising funds for the causes they most care about.
Global: Coordinated international appeal to support the response to the Haiti earthquake
US: An annual United Way fundraising drive across multiple offices raises millions for social causes
San Francisco: Each year, Bain runs an auction to benefit local charities
London: The award-wining "Bain Cares Fund" raises money through payroll giving for small charities with which Bain employees are affiliated
Brussels: Sponsorship of children's charities selected by the staff
Dubai: Periodic bake sales held for local charities
