Corporate Volunteering in India: Key Trends & Insights

India's corporate volunteering landscape is evolving rapidly, with companies increasingly integrating volunteering into their CSR initiatives. This report provides a comprehensive overview of corporate volunteering trends in India, highlighting participation rates, impact measurement, and the growing influence of the Companies Act on volunteering programs.

Key Highlights

• CSR volunteering is on the rise, with 82% of companies engaging employees in social impact activities.
• India’s mandatory CSR law has driven structured volunteering efforts, with companies dedicating an average of 3% of CSR budgets to employee volunteering.
• The most popular causes include education, skill development, and environmental sustainability.
• Hybrid volunteering formats (virtual + in-person) have gained traction, increasing accessibility for remote employees.
• Companies with structured volunteering programs saw 2X higher employee participation than those without.

• India’s CSR-Volunteering Connection – How the Companies Act is shaping corporate volunteering
• Employee Participation Trends – Insights on engagement levels and preferred volunteering activities
• Top Social Causes & Impact Metrics – Popular volunteering focus areas and how impact is measured
• Case Studies – How leading organizations are scaling their volunteering programs‍
• Future Outlook – Key trends shaping corporate volunteering in India