Heroes after hours

"During the weekday, they are secretaries, stockbrokers, computer programmers, executives, and factory workers at some of America's largest companies. After hours and on weekends, they are heroes in their communities, working long and hard to educate inner-city children, feed and house the homeless, comfort the sick, and clean the environment." "David C. Forward traveled around the country to speak with employee volunteers, their co-workers, and managers at fourteen Fortune 250 companies - American Airlines, Apple Computer, AT&T, Bank of America, Boeing, Chase Manhattan, Chevron, Chrysler, Continental Airlines, GE, GTE, IBM, Merrill Lynch, and United Airlines. Their inspirational stories demonstrate how one person can make a difference in the lives of others, whether in a one person project or in motivating dozens of co-workers to participate. We learn how a vice president of Chase Manhattan established a mentoring program for teenagers in New York City's Hell's Kitchen. We see how two flight attendants began a recycling program for American Airlines. And we discover how a San Francisco Bay Area banker and mother of three rallied her co-workers to repair dilapidated homes for the elderly and handicapped." "Forward shows that not only do the individual employees gain personal satisfaction from their efforts, but companies inherit a workforce with increased morale and productivity, as well as recognition from their customers for being good corporate citizens. The author also includes a special section, How to Get Involved: A Resource Guide for Companies and Individuals, full of volunteering advice including a "Get Ready to Volunteer Quiz," a "Guidelines for Volunteers" checklist, and a questionnaire - "Choosing the Ideal Project." This unique resource also offers tips on tax deductibility, avoiding legal liability, and attracting publicity, along with a directory of organizations seeking volunteers."--BOOK JACKET.