Corporate Volunteerism at Tom’s

Cathy helps build a house for a local family in need.

Volunteerism is a critical part of our Mission of contributing to the health of the communities in which we work and do business. Tom’s of Maine employees are encouraged to spend 5% of their paid work time volunteering for nonprofit organizations of their choosing whose missions are consistent with the Tom’s of Maine Mission.

Because employees are encouraged to select (or even organize) their own projects, the types of projects taken on are as diverse as our community of employees. 

Individual employee volunteerism is supplemented by day-long, company-sponsored volunteer projects. These projects usually involve between one-fifth to one-third of the company and often reflect our special interest in projects that improve communities by working to preserve, maintain, or restore important environmental resources.

Here's just one of many stories about how our employees help in their own communities.

Patti, Consumer Dialogue Team Leader
Volunteers at: Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society, Kennebunk, Maine

Patti and Hope the kitten. Photo by Katharine Gladstone

“I do a lot of work for the Animal Welfare Society. This includes socializing animals, counseling prospective adopters, answering questions, facilitating adoptions, and answering phones. On average I’m at the shelter three times a week for a total of 10 hours. The Tom’s benefit makes a huge difference, because I can be at the shelter during the work week, which is when the shelter has less volunteers available to assist them.

This is one of the many benefits setting Tom’s apart from other employers. It respects the employees by acknowledging that we each have causes about which we are passionate, and makes me value Tom’s as an employer/partner because I feel happier and more fulfilled. Because of the volunteer benefit, I can make a difference in the lives of the many homeless animals in York County and help the humans who care for them on a daily basis—something that I hold dear. Tom’s not only talks the talk but walks the walk where community service is concerned.”