Hi everyone,
As you may know, Mandela Day is celebrated annually on July 18th to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a human rights activist, politician, and philanthropist. As a company that values social responsibility and community engagement, we want to take this opportunity to observe Mandela Day in the workplace.
We believe that Mandela Day is a call to action for individuals and organizations to make a positive difference in their communities and the world at large. As a workplace, we can make a significant impact by coming together to promote social responsibility, inclusivity, and community engagement.
We encourage everyone to volunteer their time and skills in their local communities year-round. This could involve participating in a community service project, volunteering at a local charity, reading at a senior center or mentoring youth in the community.
This year, we will be offering PTO on Mandela Day for anyone who wants to sign up to participate in a community service project we’ve arranged. We will be cleaning local parks and playgrounds. You can reach out to HR to have your PTO approved, be assigned to a team, and receive more detailed information.
Additionally, we will be making a donation to [INSERT CHARITABLE DONATION OR CAUSE]. We invite you to join us by making a donation of your own.
Thank you for your commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. We look forward to working together to make an impact in our communities.
Thank you,
People Team
Hey everyone 👋
If you didn’t already know, Mandela Day is celebrated annually on July 18th! 🤲 This special day of service honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela – a remarkable human rights activist, politician, and philanthropist.
We, of course, value social responsibility and community engagement so what better way to serve our communities than observe Mandela Day together? We can make a significant impact by coming together to promote social responsibility, inclusivity, and community engagement. 🤗
Now, we encourage everyone to volunteer in their local communities year-round. But this year, we have something really special planned. We are offering PTO on Mandela Day for anyone who wants to sign up to participate in a community service project our HR team arranged.
We will be cleaning local parks and playgrounds. 🎉 If you’re interested, reach out to HR to have your PTO approved. They will get you assigned to a team, and provide more detailed information.
Additionally, the company is making a donation to [INSERT CHARITABLE DONATION OR CAUSE]. Everyone is invited to contribute if you can.
We really appreciate your commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. 🙌 We don’t know about you, but we’re thrilled about this park clean up project! Let’s get out there and do some good!
Your People Team
Hi all,
Mandela Day is July 18th. It honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a human rights activist, politician, and philanthropist.
This year, we will be offering PTO on Mandela Day for anyone who wants to sign up to participate in a community service project we’ve arranged. We will be cleaning local parks and playgrounds. You can reach out to HR to have your PTO approved, be assigned to a team, and receive more detailed information.
Additionally, we will be making a donation to [INSERT CHARITABLE DONATION OR CAUSE]. We invite you to join us by making a donation of your own.
Thank you for your commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. We look forward to working together to make an impact in our communities.
People Team
How to celebrate Mandela Day at work
Mandela Day is celebrated annually on July 18th in honor of the late Nelson Mandela's legacy as a human rights activist, politician, and philanthropist. The day is a call to action for individuals and organizations to make a positive difference in their communities and the world at large.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ~ Nelson Mandela
As a workplace, observing Mandela Day is an opportunity to promote social responsibility, inclusivity, and community engagement.
Here are some ways in which Mandela Day can be observed in the workplace:
- Volunteer: Encourage employees to volunteer their time and skills in their local communities. This could involve participating in a community service project, volunteering at a local charity, or mentoring youth in the community.
- Donate: Consider making a donation to a charitable organization or cause that aligns with your company's values. This could include donating money, goods, or services.
- Host a community service event: Host a community service event such as cleaning up a park or highway, arrange to landscape or clean windows at a senior facilities, or make repairs at a local playground.
- Create awareness: Use Mandela Day as an opportunity to create awareness about social issues and human rights. This could involve hosting a discussion or workshop on a relevant topic, sharing information on social media, or creating educational resources for employees.
- Recognize employees' contributions: Recognize and celebrate employees who have made a positive difference in their communities or who have demonstrated a commitment to social responsibility. This could involve highlighting their achievements in company communications or providing them with an opportunity to share their experiences with colleagues.
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