Loaned Executive Program

Now accepting expressions of interest for the 2012 program

The 2012 Loaned Executive Program is moving!  In previous years, the program has operated between March and June - But as Give Where You Live moves to a July-June financial year, the 2012 LEX program will occur from late July until end September.  Recruitment will commence in May, however enquiries can be made at any time.

Well done to the Loaned Executives (LEXs) who successfully completed the 2011 LEX program: your commitment to improving your local community through Give Where You Live has been invaluable. This year we had 36 Geelong workers from 31 Geelong workplaces go through Give Where You Live Loaned Executive (LEX) program.These community-minded leaders saw first hand the pressing needs within the Geelong community, as well as Give Where You Live's vital support in tackling this disadvantage.

On the evening of Thursday June 16, an Awards Function was held to acknowledge the efforts of the 2011 Loaned Executives.  We congratulate all the LEXs who were involved in the program and would particularly like to acknowledge the 2011 joint winners of the Gordon Murray award which recognises exemplary commitment to the role: Cassandra Bird and Claire Hassett from GMHBA, as well as Monique Corban and Matt Hudson from Shell Refinery. Click here to read more about the 2011 LEXs and the recent Loaned Executive Awards night or see photos from the evening.

You'll experience so much as a Give Where You Live Loaned Executive (LEX)

• A fantastic personal and professional experience

• A greater awareness of the pressing community needs in the Geelong region, specifically in the areas of health, income and education disadvantage
• A sense of achievement and pride in having done something very special for people in need
• Improvement in communication and presentation skills
• Opportunity to expand your professional networks within the Geelong community

What is a Loaned Executive?

A Loaned Executive (LEX) is any employee from any Geelong business who is 'loaned' by his/her employer to Give Where You Live for a three month campaign. Following an initial three days of training, it is expected that the time commitment of these LEXs will be approximately 3-4 hours per week for 13 weeks.

The nominated employee can be from any department and from any level within the company. Previous LEXs have been mechanics, accountants, lawyers, production workers, knifehands, company directors - you name it.

LEXs are allocated a small number of companies, including their own. Their role is to work with these companies to develop strategies which will enhance Give Where You Live's profile within the workplace. This may include presentations to employee groups, updating posters/newsletters, etc. and thanking current contributors. These presentations provide an opportunity for others to participated in Workplace Giving.

Loaned Executives support Give Where You Live's campaign between March and June each year, with applications opening the previous year in December.

Acknowledgement of Major Sponsor - The Gordon

Since 2001, Give Where You Live has been fortunate to have the support and sponsorship of The Gordon for the Loaned Executive Program.  The Gordon delivers accredited training to the team of Loaned Executives, developing great skills in Presentation, Negotiation, Time Management and Selling techniques.  This level of sponsorship ensures that we are able to deliver this quality program at minimum cost and develop skills in the participants which are useful back in their workplace.

 

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW FOR 2012

Please send through your expression of interest for the 2012 program by emailing Leigh Johnston at leigh@givewhereyoulive.com.au