Optum brings their Geographically Inclusive Volunteer Event (G.I.V.E.) to Bengaluru to partner with Asha, Need Base India and Youth for Seva
Optum team members volunteered at multiple NGOs across Bengaluru to connect with local communities and to help make a positive difference. This was part of the annual Geographically Inclusive Volunteer Event (G.I.V.E.) at Optum, taking place between October 3-15, 2023. Optum is a leading health solution and care delivery organization, part of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), a Fortune 5 company.
The volunteers from Optum partnered with NGOs including,
- Academy for Severe Handicaps and Autism (ASHA), to help children with autism in their daily communication through a placard creation activity
- Youth for Seva, to promote a message of community volunteerism through interactive activities with a group of diverse beneficiaries, based on their interest areas
- Need Base India, to engage with children through the medium of games, art and storytelling
Through G.I.V.E., the aim is to foster an environment of sensitivity, empathy and hope while providing team members a platform to care, connect and grow together.
