DHL Nigeria marked the 2013 Global Volunteer Day with 100 employees taking part in organizing an outdoor fun day for children from the Little Saints orphanage. This, according to DHL, is part of its global drive to give back to local communities and to inculcate a passion for volunteerism among employees.
“DHL is passionate about giving back to the community and Global Volunteer Day is a priority for our company. Our project locally is not only aligned to this global enthusiasm and our international goals and approach, but also fits into the national agenda, creating hope for local communities and the people of Nigeria,” says Randy Buday, Country Manager, DHL Nigeria.
DHL employees at the premises of their Isolo office set up rides, games, music as well as food and drink serving points for the visiting children. Then, two buses conveying 100 children from the orphanage drove into the DHL compound amidst smiles and cheers from the employees.
The children were first treated to some light aerobic activities before the fun and games began with activities such as singing, dancing, bouncing, sliding and more. The children also enjoyed a wide selection of mouthwatering meals as well as cotton candy, ice cream, popcorn and other kiddies favorites.
After the event, one of the children said, “My name is Akinyemi Ephraim George, one of the children in Little Saints Orphanage. I really want to use this great opportunity to appreciate the company and the manager for their love, care and time spent with the children. I want to say a very big thank you sir and ma and I pray may God continue to bless the company and all the staff of DHL.”
According to the Human Resource Manager, DHL Nigeria, Olufunmilayo Glover, “At DHL we believe that people are our greatest resource and the company aims to encourage employees to actively participate in community efforts, as well as inspire the spirit of volunteerism.”
“Global Volunteer Day is a key part of our sustainability focus and an integral part of our company’s commitment to deliver its Corporate Responsibility strategy through GoGreen, GoHelp and GoTeach,” says Randy Buday.
“If we can just make a difference in our local communities; imagine an entire globe full of corporate volunteers banding together. Global Volunteer Day is just that – an international organisation standing together to effect change in the communities that we serve,” he said.
