Sep 29, 2025 | Inside Thomson Reuters

Recently, over 1,700 colleagues from 20 countries came together for our annual Global Volunteer Day. This event demonstrated both our expanding international presence and our unwavering commitment to social impact. Through 94 volunteer initiatives spanning new regions worldwide, our teams partnered with 109 nonprofit organizations, contributing more than 8,200 volunteer hours to local communities.

Whether volunteering individually or as part of our global events, our colleagues demonstrated an incredible commitment to making a difference. Here’s a glimpse of the powerful outcomes:

• Animal Welfare: Collected 286 lbs of dog food and organized a kennel serving 100 animals.
• Children: Created 100 sensory boxes and 25 gardening kits for neurodivergent children; made 41 fleece tie blankets and more than 200 cards for hospitalized children, including those in hospice.
• Clothing: Sorted, folded, and organized 500+ donated items; donated 30 bags of clothing to cancer patients.
• Human Services: Delivered 100 goodie bags and a day trip for senior citizens; assembled 200 care packages for women and children facing domestic violence.
• Environment: Rolled thousands of seed balls for environmental restoration; crafted eco-friendly paper bags; cut and cleared invasive plants, removed weeds, and planted trees; joined beach and park cleanups across locations.
• Food Insecurity: Sorted 3,000 items and organized 3,000+ pounds of food for food bank participants; packed 800 food boxes for 200 families; assembled 800 sandwiches; prepared, packed, and delivered meals to seniors in need.
• Health: Supported cancer patients by assembling 100 HOPE kits; offering creative and therapeutic workshops; and providing 70 care kits and 100 crocheted hats.
• Housing and Homelessness: Painted and did yard work for an organization supporting displaced families; helped build affordable homes for families in need.

The impact speaks for itself through the voices of our volunteers and the organizations they supported:

“This experience went beyond what I expected. It’s not just about giving back, but about learning from the amazing strength and positivity of the kids and staff. It was truly magical.”

– Abril, Mexico

“Thank you for volunteering with FoodCycle Byker. Your amazing efforts mean that FoodCycle has now served 1,184 community meals this year and saved 2,129 kg of food from going to landfill!”

– FoodCycle UK

“For Global Volunteer Day, we took action close to home in Eriksberg, Gothenburg. With perfect weather and great teamwork, we collected 11 full bags of litter from local parks. A small effort – but one that makes a visible difference for our community. Proud to work at a company that empowers us to give back.”

– Sofia, Sweden

“The volunteer event at FUCAM, an NGO offering integral breast cancer care, was not only meaningful — it was truly transformative. What stood out most was the energy and heart of our volunteers — many shared how inspired and motivated they felt after the experience. It shifted mindsets, sparked new friendships, and created a strong desire to stay involved. Several colleagues are already planning to volunteer again and support FUCAM’s mission. This event wasn’t just about giving back — it was about coming together, connecting with our community, and making a real impact.”

– Tifanny, Mexico

Global Volunteer Day 2025 highlighted leadership, accessibility, and global unity. We expanded our reach, deepened our partnerships, and empowered more volunteer leaders than ever before. This day exemplified what it means to be stronger together and the impact we can make in just one day. We will continue to build on this strong foundation for even greater impact in the years to come.

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