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Business On Call

Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

Flexible employee engagement Providing a menu of volunteer opportunities to employees is one reason for a business to participate in Business On Call®. Others include:• Enriches the region’s quality of life through support of the arts and cultural sector • Showcases a company’s commitment to the community • Launches easily any time during the year with well-established procedures honed over more than a decade• Offers volunteer opportunities to all employees throughout the organization • Builds morale and provides new perspectives – through diverse cultural experiences• Encourages employee interaction and team building across departments

Exciting choice of activitiesEmployees participating in Business On Call:• Make a difference while experiencing our vibrant arts and cultural community with co-workers, family and friends• Have fun while giving vital assistance, typically after work hours and on weekends for about two hours per volunteer opportunity• Select how often to volunteer and for which organizations • Meet new and interesting people in the arts world• Explore new activities close to home and the workplace and throughout the region• Receive invitations to special events, discounts to area arts and cultural organizations, recognition and more

benefits to partner company

employee benefits

Get involved with Business On CallContact the program director at 215.790.3679 or boc@artsandbusinessphila.orgLearn more at www.artsandbusinessphila.org/boc

Business leader“This region’s vibrant cultural community provides a wide array of opportunities for our employees to explore their interests, discover new ones and gain valuable perspectives. The perfect way to access those experiences is through Business On Call, and we’re proud to support this program.” Donald l. Correll President and CeO american Water, new Jersey

Longtime volunteer“It’s what I really want to do. I like helping out andlearning about organizations I never knew about. As much as I give, I get back.” Glynis Joynes sales and service specialist Business On Call Co-captain PnC, Philadelphia

Appreciative arts manager“The Business On Call volunteers at our annual Fireworks Spectacular and Silent Auction were fabulous! They were reliable,courteous and a pleasure to work with throughout a hectic evening. Our event could not have been a success without them.”Michele Blazer Director of Development independence seaportMuseum, Philadelphia

At a glanceavailable exclusivelyto all employees of partner companies

Provides a taste of the arts through short-termvolunteer opportunitieswith minimal commitmentat theaters, music anddance performances, historic sites, festivals and much more

Offers employees a single point of access tocountless opportunities in Pennsylvania, Delawareand new Jersey

impactevery year, about 600Business On Call registeredemployees volunteer for almost 200 events, contributing more than6,000 hours of essentialhands-on service.

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About the CouncilThe Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphiastrengthens the partnership between business andartists and the cultural community to drive the creativity, vitality and economic development of the Greater Philadelphia Region. By helping botharts and business thrive, the Council contributesto the region’s competitive edge across the countryand around the world. A community of volunteersBusiness people involved in Council programs receive regular invitations to “backstage” arts experiences, educational forums and other networking events.In addition to Business On Call’s hands-on volunteering, the Arts & Business Council provides:MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Business Volunteers for the arts® (BVa) trains and places business professionals as volunteer management consultants with arts and cultural organizations to work on issues such as strategicplanning, financial management, marketing and more.TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Technology Connectors™ leverages assistance fromtechnology professionals to provide the culturalcommunity with software training and hands-onproject support as well as short- and long-term technology planning and implementation.BOARD MEMBER TRAINING AND PLACEMENT

Business On Board® trains business executives innonprofit governance, carefully matches them withboards in the cultural community, and offers arts and cultural organizations workshops to strengthenboard development and governance.LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Philadelphia Volunteer lawyers for the arts sM

(PVla), a Council program since 2008, places volunteer attorneys with artists and arts and cultural organizations to provide pro bono and low-cost consultation and representation.

200 South Broad Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102-3896P: 215.790.3620 F: 215.790.3888 E: info@artsandbusinessphila.org

www.artsandbusinessphila.org

Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia is a division of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Regional Foundation and a

chapter of the national Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts.

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