Volunteer Incentive Program

BD Volunteer Service Trip Program

When possible, BD joins together its resources to allow for greater impact, and the associate Volunteer Service Trip Program typifies the successful combination of cash, product and BD volunteers.  BD associates have the opportunity to apply for and participate in Company-sponsored volunteer trips that address global health issues.

Zambia
In 2005, BD launched this innovative program by collaborating with Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB), to help address HIV/AIDS in Zambia. Insert link to case study here

 In 2006, BD associates returned to Zambia with CMMB and worked at four rural healthcare facilities

On-going positive results of these two volunteer trips are evident in investments the two Zambian hospitals have attracted due to improved lab practices:

• Mwandi has qualified for government support for anti-retroviral therapies (ARTs)
• Chilonga is nearing candidacy for U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding.

Ghana
BD and Direct Relief International, a humanitarian medical aid nonprofit organization, launched a joint volunteer initiative to strengthen health care in two areas of Ghana. Beyond product and monetary donations, BD employees contributed time and expertise in nursing and laboratory science to help people in Ghana treat disease and improve lives by raising health standards.

Working side-by-side with clinic staff from Maranatha Maternity Clinic and Motoka Clinic, 12 BD employee volunteers from around the globe helped increase local health care capacity in Ghana during March and April 2007. BD trained local health care providers, constructed a new health facility, upgraded existing laboratory capabilities and incorporated clean water solutions at existing facilities, bolstering the clinics' abilities to provide vitally needed services to their patients.

This is the third company-sponsored service trip that BD employees made to Africa. In 2005 and 2006, BD employees volunteered at five clinics in Zambia to help expand the country's capacity to diagnose and treat infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS. By helping to strengthen the regions' infrastructure, BD creates a lasting impact on these communities and their futures.

The Henry P. Becton Community Service Award Program

The Henry P. Becton Community Service Award Program is named for BD Director Emeritus Henry P. Becton, Sr.  It recognizes excellence and creativity in community involvement on the part of BD associates and retirees by making financial contributions in the awardees’ names to the organizations for which they volunteer. In 2006, BD awarded grants to 13 nonprofit organizations around the world.

Community Service

Eligible U.S. associates are encouraged to volunteer for up to 2 full days per year of paid time off for community service covered under this program by helping in not-for-profit:

• Community healthcare delivery or support organizations;
• Accredited elementary, secondary or university-level schools;
• Other eligible community service organizations
  

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