This week Southwest Airlines celebrates National Volunteer Week in a big way by issuing a challenge to our 35,000 Employees! In honor of our 40 years of service and our rich history of giving back, Southwest Airlines today launches the 40 Hours for 40 Years volunteer pledge for Employees. For every 40 hours volunteered at a nonprofit by an Employee or group of Employees, Southwest Airlines will donate a complimentary, roundtrip ticket to that organization through its ongoing Tickets for Time program. The Tickets for Time program is Southwest’s way of supporting the causes that are closest to its Employees hearts.
The 40 Hours for 40 Years volunteer pledge is an extra effort by our Company to encourage Employee volunteerism across our system. In a year where we’ll ring in 40 years of service with lots of celebrations and pats on the back; we will also give a big hug to the communities that have given so much to us by getting out there and volunteering. We hope to log more volunteer hours this year than ever before through the 40 Hours for 40 Years Pledge.
There’s a lot more to come this year. We’re excited to amp up our volunteer efforts in every city we serve! Stay tuned this week for more stories of this positive impact of volunteers. For more information about Southwest Airlines community outreach, visit Southwest.com/Citizenship.
The 40 Hours for 40 Years volunteer pledge is an extra effort by our Company to encourage Employee volunteerism across our system. In a year where we’ll ring in 40 years of service with lots of celebrations and pats on the back; we will also give a big hug to the communities that have given so much to us by getting out there and volunteering. We hope to log more volunteer hours this year than ever before through the 40 Hours for 40 Years Pledge.
There’s a lot more to come this year. We’re excited to amp up our volunteer efforts in every city we serve! Stay tuned this week for more stories of this positive impact of volunteers. For more information about Southwest Airlines community outreach, visit Southwest.com/Citizenship.
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I run a non profit for individuals with a rare genetic disorder called Xeroderma Pigmentosum "XP" individuals with XP can not be exposed to any sun light or ultraviolet light. We would LOVE to partner with Southwest Airline employees. our website is www.xpfamilysupport.org
Michele Milota
I am part of a 501c3 nonoprofit organization. I would like to send Southwest employees information about our organization. Our websit is www.RunforFreedom.net. We are about brining awareness to and stopping Human Trafficking.
How do we get information about our non-profit organization to Southwest and the employees?
Would this include VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS? Here in Texas they are what keeps us safe at night.
Fabulous! Great airline, great community outreach. Thank you!
I think this is an amazing way to promote volunteerism and servant leadership in the community. So glad to hear corporations like Southwest are leading the way in this area. If you need any help with a project in the Kansas City area, I have some experience with volunteer administration and would be glad to help. Blessings and LUV it!
LOVE this! What a great way to celebrate National Volunteer Week!
Congrats to Southwest Airlines that understands the power of humans and employees! It is time to stop the whining and find solutions. http://www.thepmteamblog.com This is the kind of corporate activity that helps create change through action. I for one, would love to have them on my team! Wheels UP to Southwest Airlines!