LGT Venture Philanthropy - iCats Program
Benefits for iCats
"Being in the social sector is more than just an employment opportunity, it is a mind opening exercise that consists of using individual skills to address environmental and/or social issues. It is real…!"Jordan Kondi Kondi, Fellow 2009
Many business professionals have the desire to apply their knowledge and expertise in the social sector, but do not know where to engage, or how to go about it. The iCats program enables you to leverage your professional skills and experience in the support of philanthropic organizations and social enterprises: iCats are not just another volunteer, but they take on important tasks and responsibilities which contribute to the success of the organizations.
As an iCat you will:
- Create tangible social impact with your skills and expertise
- Integrate a social dimension into your everyday work
- Experience personal satisfaction while tackling a social/environmental problem
- Strengthen your leadership capabilities
- Strengthen your teamwork skills while working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Gain a unique experience abroad
Your contact
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Tel: + 41 44 256 8121
Email: icats@lgtvp.com
News
24 iCats Fellows from around the world met up in Jan 2012 in Zurich to take part in the 4 day Orientation Workshop. See Facebook for pictures of the ws and open the 2012 cohort PDF from our dowload section to meet the Fellows.