You Have Give Back Days. Here's Why You Should Actually Use Them.

By Miylie Roan

We offer Give Back Days because we genuinely believe that the work you do outside of Lawline matters. The problem is that a benefit only works if people actually use it, and we want to make sure you do!

Gabby recently did exactly that, and what she shared about the experience is worth talking about. You can check out her full LinkedIn post here.

What Gabby Did With Her Give Back Day

Gabby used a Give Back Day to work on a pro bono project, join a steering committee meeting for a university women's leadership conference she's helping organize, and contribute to a community service award application tied to her work with the Junior League of Long Island. Three meaningful things, all in one dedicated day.

She was honest about something a lot of us can relate to: she probably would have gotten to these things eventually because they matter to her, but having dedicated time during the workday made a real difference. Work hours tend to get the best of our energy and focus. By the time evenings and weekends roll around, life is already full, so things that matter to us outside of work often get whatever is left over.

Community engagement is one of the most powerful antidotes to something we're hearing more and more about right now: loneliness and disconnection. People want to feel connected to something beyond their day-to-day responsibilities and giving back does that! It reminds you that your skills and time have impact beyond your job description, and it fills your cup. The barrier for most people is that there's no time built into their lives to act on it. That's exactly what Give Back Days are designed to solve.

How to Use Yours

Your Give Back Days are flexible, and here are some ideas to get you started:

• Volunteer with a local organization or nonprofit
• Join a board, committee, or community group you've been putting off
• Contribute to a pro bono project in your field
• Mentor a student or young professional
• Participate in a community event or fundraiser

There's no wrong answer here. The point is to show up for something that matters to you with your full energy, not just whatever's left at the end of a long day.

If you've used a Give Back Day recently, share what you did! We'd love to hear about it and keep celebrating the ways our team shows up beyond the office.