The Synergy Company employees volunteered at 18 events this fall, logging about 240 hours with partner organizations and reaching around 1,000 people, according to the company.
Groups that received support included Can’d Aid, the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, the Moab Free Health Clinic and the Veterans Community Project in Longmont, Colorado. Nonprofits that rely on volunteers say consistent help can determine whether programs operate smoothly or struggle with staffing.
Synergy was founded in Moab more than 30 years ago and is now a certified B Corporation, a designation for businesses that meet standards tied to social and environmental impact. Company representatives say the certification guides its community work and pushes it to treat volunteerism as an ongoing responsibility.
The company employs people in several states. Rather than limiting volunteer efforts to Moab, Synergy encourages remote workers to support projects where they live, from trail work in Utah to environmental and social service programs in other regions.
The largest effort was the Day of the Dead celebration at the Moab Valley Multicultural Center in October. The event drew an estimated 900 attendees, and Synergy volunteers handled setup, staffing and cleanup.
“It’s an awesome use of time to give back to the community,” said volunteer Conner K. “It’s in the company values and a good opportunity to see what the community needs are.”
Another volunteer, Ginger A., said the work helped her connect with community priorities.
“Volunteering allows me to use my abilities to serve others and help build a more supportive, inclusive and sustainable community,” she said.
Company officials said the fall events were designed to strengthen community infrastructure and help employees stay connected to shared values across a distributed workforce.
“Volunteering strengthens our culture,” a statement said. “It brings people together—on-site and remote—around a shared sense of purpose.”
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