Over 560 employees step away from daily roles to support local nonprofit organizations
CAMDEN — From harvesting fall crops and stocking food pantry shelves to preparing meals and helping local organizations tackle hands-on projects, more than 560 Camden National Bank employees spent the afternoon of Sept. 11 volunteering with 62 nonprofits across Maine and New Hampshire as part of the Bank’s Community Well-being Day.
Camden National Bank closed its offices and banking centers at noon to give employees dedicated time to support the many important causes that make a difference in the communities we serve. The bankwide volunteer effort was organized by a group of employees and built around the specific needs of participating nonprofit organizations, creating opportunities for teams to provide meaningful, practical assistance in a single afternoon.
“Our employees care deeply about the places where they live and work, and Community Well-being Day gives us a powerful way to put that care into action,” Renée Smyth, executive vice president and chief experience & marketing officer at Camden National Bank, said. “By dedicating this time to volunteer service, our employees are able to support the organizations that strengthen our communities every day and see firsthand the meaningful impact of showing up together.”
Chesnee Barney, assistant director at Heart of Ellsworth said, “Camden National Bank’s volunteer afternoon gives us extra hands to build on our seasonal beautification efforts and give downtown more attention as we head into fall. Their team’s energy, alongside our community volunteers, helps us accomplish more and reflects the spirit of working together that makes this work so meaningful.”
Community Well-being Day builds on Camden National Bank’s broader commitment to its giving back. In addition to this afternoon of service, Camden National Bank provides employees with eight hours of paid volunteer time off each year, helping employees contribute on top of the thousands of hours they already give annually to hundreds of organizations throughout the region.
This event marked the second year that Camden National Bank has closed its operations for an afternoon to give back through volunteerism.