Qwest, More Than a Communications Company

With more than 40,000 individuals working to improve communities across the nation, Qwest is more than a communications company. Qwest employees value the towns and neighborhoods that they call home.

The Qwest Foundation has created a program that will donate $500 to nonprofit organizations where employees volunteer a minimum of 60 hours during a period of six-months. Qwest Pioneers is a volunteer organization, comprised of active and retired employees, dedicated to volunteering one million hours per year.

As the globe’s largest corporate volunteer organization, the Qwest Pioneers have been providing service for nearly 100 years. Comprised of approximately 620,000 individuals, Qwest Pioneers serve communities in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.

If you are interested in improving your community, meeting new people, or simply having fun- consider joining the Qwest Pioneers! The organization targets education, working with schools throughout the above-mentioned states, in hopes of improving the success of today’s youth.

Volunteering with the Qwest Pioneers is easy. There is no minimum amount of time required, and the organization will find events that fit into your busy schedule. Events are held on both weekdays and weekends- at various times throughout the day. The Qwest Pioneers also offer projects that may be completed from the comfort of your home, for the ultimate in flexibility.

Joining the Qwest Pioneers organization is not only good for your community, but it is also good for you! Volunteering is a great way to improve key leadership and management skills.

Not interested in volunteering, but still want to make a difference? You could make contributions to the Qwest Pioneers by paying membership dues. For more information, please visit www.qwestpioneers.com.