IBM Volunteers

IBMers have desire and talent. The IBM Volunteers program has the resources. Together, let's help the world!

Our initiative

IBMers have a rich history of volunteering. The company’s culture of giving continues to attract and inspire employees dedicated to improving the lives of others.

As IBM reinvents itself in the era of AI and cloud, we continue to broaden the ways we use technology to drive social impact. For volunteering, that means cross-enterprise coordination of campaigns, individual service, and opportunities for donating money.

Whether you’re a recent arrival or a longstanding member of the IBM community, we have the resources you need to make a lasting impact.

Established in: 2003

IBMers involved: 321k

Hours contributed: 21.8M

Amount donated: $65M+

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Once an IBMer, always an IBMer. Your tenure may be over, but your commitment to making a difference in the communities where you live and worked continues. IBM.org makes it easier than ever to help to make a positive social impact in communities around the world.

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Amplify your impact

Activity Kits

See all the IBM Activity Kits that can help with volunteering. Available to all.

Share your story

Have a story to tell about a time you or your organization made an impact with IBM or IBM volunteers? We would love to hear it and share it with other Volunteers and partners.

IBM Volunteering & Giving Portal

View your Volunteering and Giving for this year, search for Volunteer opportunities, and log your volunteer hours. For IBMers and IBM Retirees.

News & Stories

Learn more about what IBM employees and retirees are doing in their communities and around the world.

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IBM employees join volunteer initiative to help close AI skills gap in Vietnam

To help close the gap between the market demand for AI professionals and the number of trained people with the skills to fill the jobs, a team of IBM employees logged more than 500 volunteer hours developing and presenting training programs to teachers in Vietnam.

IBM volunteers partnered with Cisco to help schools in Italy transition to distance learning during pandemic

To help teachers and students adjust to a new virtual style of education during the pandemic, IBM volunteers in Italy offered free support to teachers and students on the use of Cisco's Webex Meetings software.

IBM volunteers in Brazil work with NGOs to help raise awareness of the impact of technology on society

To better equip today's youth to enter the workforce, IBM volunteers in Brazil worked with nongovernmental organizations to educate students on the impact of technology in society.

IBM employees acknowledged for volunteer work with Austin-based nonprofits during 2020 Summer of Service

During the 2020 Summer of Service, IBM volunteers worked with nonprofits in Austin, Texas to help them maximize their impact on the community amidst a global pandemic.

IBM volunteers in India create webcast series to help students earn academic credits during pandemic

When schools in India were forced to switch to online classes during the pandemic, a team of dedicated IBM volunteers developed a series of informative webcasts to help students continue to earn academic credits.

IBM employees in Japan create successful P-TECH pilot program for Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education

IBM volunteers in Japan worked with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to show how the P-TECH learning model can succeed in the country's education system.

Resources

Whether you’re just getting started volunteering, or looking for tips on working with particular types of organizations or audiences, IBM Volunteers has a range of resources to help.

Recognition

Information on the many ways that IBMers can be recognized for their Volunteer commitments and achievements.

FAQ

Have a question? It might be answered in our frequently asked questions.

Find local contact

Find the corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager in your region. IBM CSR managers can help you set up or participate in local volunteer opportunities or find local community champions.

Contact us

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Badge overview

For IBMers and retirees. Learn about CSR badges available to you, and view the badges you have earned.