For the Employer

What is the Kamloops Jaycees?

The Kamloops Jaycees (Junior Chamber) is a community-based leadership training organization for young people age 19-39. Through serving Kamloops in a variety of projects and programs, young men and women have the opportunity to develop their leadership and business skills.

How can Jaycees benefit my company?

Studies have shown that companies that encourage employees to volunteer in their communities see the following improvements:

Reduced absenteeism and increased retention
Improved morale
Increased productivity
Improved teamwork skills

Your company can also benefit directly through:

Community exposure- A good "corporate citizen" has an easier time getting public and local government support for business need.
Better customer relations- We teach people to work with all types of personalities and to deal with conflicts
Networking- Through participation in BC/Yukon Jaycee and Canadian Junior Chamber conventions and training sessions, Jaycees have provincewide and nationwide networking opportunities.

How do Jaycees benefit my employees?

For young employees who are new to town, Jaycees offer the opportunity to:

Meet new people
Learn about the community
Gain a sense of belonging to the community

For recent college graduates, the Kamloops Jaycees offer the opportunity to put educational theory into action. By providing leadership opportunities and training programs, Jaycees allow young professionals to gain real experience in order to develop skills including:

public speaking
business writing
salesmanship
management
project planning
budget planning
team-building
interpersonal communication

All of this is provided on Jaycee time and Jaycee money, not yours!

How can I get my people involved?

There are several ways to tactfully offer the Jaycee opportunity to your employees. For promotional materials and assistance, please feel free to contact us at: info@kamloopsjaycees.com and ask for a Corporate Promotional Package.

Several in Kamloops also offer to pay for their employees' member dues. This is an excellent way to make a strong statement about the importance of volunteerism and your company's dedication to Kamloops.