A helping handAs a responsible business, we encourage our
employees to be active participants by offering a
helping hand for the greater good where needed.

What is Employee Volunteerism

The Employee Volunteerism portfolio aims to enable and support Old Mutual employees to make a difference in their communities by volunteering their time, skills, or money. The portfolio includes volunteerism initiatives, such as Mandela Month activations and Payroll Giving.
How to get involved as a Mutualite

We have several programmes that Mutualites can get involved in. See the programmes below to find out how you can make a difference.

An Old Mutual staff member wearing a blue shirt and orange head covering volunteers.See our volunteerism programmesThe programmes support non-profit organisations through funding and volunteerism.

    This particular programme is funded by employees who make a monthly contribution and Old Mutual Foundation matches all contributions rand for rand. The funds are managed by the Old Mutual Staff Volunteer Fund Trust (OMSVFT).

    The programme’s processes include:

    • Assessing and adjudicating funding applications
    • Ensuring employee donations are disbursed appropriately
    • Monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of supported programmes
    • Sourcing and reviewing applications

    Funding criteria

    Eligible for funding are Public Benefit Organisation(PBOs) with a track record of delivery, that can provide a sustainable benefit to their beneficiaries and represent South Africa’s demographics. Focus areas include:

    • Abused & Vulnerable Children
    • Animal Welfare
    • Early Childhood Development
    • The Elderly
    • Women Empowerment
    • Youth Development

    Our employees are the visible heart and hands of Old Mutual in the communities in which we operate and we strive to make a positive impact through our employee volunteer initiatives.

    Our Care and Share Programme enables employees to volunteer their time at a community project, demonstrating that Old Mutual Cares for our communities.

    During the month of July, Old Mutual employees participate in a range of activities across multiple provinces in support of Mandela Month. These efforts are aimed at addressing various social and environmental challenges, aligning with Old Mutual's commitment to giving back to the communities we serve.