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Committing Ourselves
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Corporate Volunteering
Corporate volunteering is a key component of all Corporate Citizenship activities at Deutsche Bank.
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Nothing is more credible than volunteering for a social cause. For this reason, corporate volunteering is a key component of all Corporate Citizenship activities at Deutsche Bank. Through the commitment of each individual, social responsibility becomes more closely interconnected to our thoughts and actions as a company.
Since 2001, we have systematically supported charitable activities proposed by our employees. With each initiative, our goal is to achieve the highest possible social benefit. Short-term projects requiring hands-on help target quick, visible results and mobilize staff. More and more, we seek initiatives that allow our employees to use their knowledge and experience. Our support is greatest when our volunteers use their managerial and leadership skills, and we firmly believe in the effectiveness of long-term collaboration. With this strategic approach, we encourage broad participation and boost the social impact. Our volunteers view themselves as ambassadors of the Bank.
Through their own personal involvement, they signal their willingness to assume responsibility to clients and the public at large. They add credibility to our “Passion to Perform” claim and contribute in their own way to our core principle of “building social capital.”
Everyone benefits: society from the realization of useful projects, and the Bank from motivated employees who gain valuable experience, acquire new skills, and broaden their horizon. As a company, we also learn from our non-profit partners how to best achieve demanding goals with limited resources.
A review of our corporate volunteering activities of 2008 revealed that our efforts are most effective when they are aimed at helping build self-supporting structures. Our employees also motivate project partners by contributing their time, energy, and know-how. Another finding of the review: our expert knowledge is especially welcome in areas of finance, marketing, and project management.
Deutsche Bank interns are involved in activities on an honorary basis for the International Children's House Frankfurt
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Facts and Figures
Our commitment is stronger than ever...- In 2008, Deutsche Bank volunteers contributed 35,738 days of volunteer work - which is 84 percent more days than in the previous year
- The number of employees committed to corporate volunteering projects worldwide increased from 9 percent to 12 percent in 2008
- A total of 68 percent of Deutsche Bank employees who have previously taken part in a charitable project volunteered again in 2008 (2007: 63 percent)
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