Introducing the Symantec Service Corps – Turkey Team!

By Gokhan Say, Country Director, Turkey

Last year, the Corporate Responsibility team launched the Symantec Service Corps, a month-long pro bono initiative designed to support Symantec’s commitment to making positive social impact, building cultural awareness, and developing leaders across all levels of the organization, all while helping to enhance Symantec’s brand and reputation. Last year’s team worked with three organizations in Peru, applying their professional skills to organizational restructuring and succession planning, marketing analysis, and improving and securing financial systems

I’m very excited that this year’s team is coming to Turkey. This is a great opportunity not only for the employees selected, but also for those of us here in-country – we’re happy to have the opportunity to introduce more of our Symantec colleagues to the sights, sounds, and tastes of our home country while they help worthy Turkish organizations fulfill their charitable missions more efficiently and effectively.
 

Congratulations to this year’s team!

Additionally, Regina Velarde will serve as this year’s alternate. Regina will attend the first month of training so that she can step in if someone is unable to participate. If she does not end up joining this year’s team, she will be guaranteed an interview for next year’s trip.

These employees were selected based on a combination of their application essays, consultation with HR business partners, and alignment with nonprofit needs. The selection team looks for employees that demonstrate flexibility to changing circumstances, adaptability, a “can do” attitude, an established interest in skills-based service, a sense of adventure, openness to new ideas and cultures, and a desire to step out of their comfort zone.

“I am ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to work together with others to make a global impact,” says Tammi Dooley. “The Service Corps project in Turkey would be the perfect venue.”

Adds Travis Goldberg, “I would also be proud to represent Symantec as a spokesperson of corporate responsibility through action, innovation, and effective teamwork.”

Participation in the Service Corps is a great way to further develop leadership, change management, and cultural adaptability skills – all things that we need to succeed in business, and in life!

I hope that you will join me in congratulating this excellent team, and in following along on their journey as they spend the next several months preparing for their assignments.

Additional information

• Visit the Symantec Service Corps overview page for more information.
• Travel along with the Service Corps team through the public-facing Web site: http://symantecservicecorps.com/
• Immediate questions? Please email Community Relations.