Every April, we recognize National Volunteer Month as a time to recognize and amplify the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to build stronger communities, tackle society’s greatest challenges, and transform the world.

At PCG, we empower our employees to volunteer their time and efforts to support the communities we serve. Through the PCG Cares program, employees can dedicate up to 32 hours of paid volunteer time each year toward causes and organizations that matter to them. Brandy Lookabill, Human Services Team Lead, shares that the program gives her “opportunities to make a tangible difference – supporting youth, strengthening families, and improving quality of life for those who need additional support.”

As an organization dedicated to creating solutions that matter, we recognize and thank the employees who continuously lend their time and voice to make a difference in their communities. “I used to be intimidated by volunteering because I thought I had to find a way to change my community on a vast scale, but I’ve realized that I’m already helping to change my community by playing a consistent steady part. All you have to do is show up, and the rest seems to fall into place, one step at a time,” explains Samantha Farrow, Health Consultant.

PCG employees volunteer for a wide variety of organizations from supporting teens to helping elementary students build literacy skills. Xelpha Profancik, Education Senior Client Service Associate, Education is motivated to volunteer because “service to others gives my life purpose. I believe that contributing my time and skills to support my community is an important responsibility, not just an opportunity. When I am serving others—especially helping students build confidence and succeed—I feel I am making a meaningful and positive impact beyond myself.”

Having the opportunity to volunteer helps PCG staff have time to dedicate to organizations and programs that matter to them. Jill Amasya, Education Senior Client Service Associate, has a long history with the North Carolina DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) association, first as a member in high school and now as a volunteer judge at the district and state levels of competition. Jill explains why the chance to volunteer means so much – “NC DECA has always struggled finding enough judges so as someone who was previously a NC DECA student, it’s important to me that I make time to volunteer and provide helpful feedback like I received when I was a student.”

As an organization dedicated to creating solutions that matter, PCG recognizes and thanks the employees who continuously lend their time and voice to make a difference in their communities.