My own personal connection to our employee volunteer efforts goes back to the start of my legal career. I learned then that pro bono work (that is, work undertaken by lawyers for “the public good” without charge) was part of what it meant to be a lawyer; it was an obligation that came with membership in the legal profession – and was one I took seriously.
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) is celebrating November as Philanthropy Month, recognizing those who actively volunteer in their communities. To kick off this month of giving, JetBlue is launching a contest inviting customers and crewmembers to join the JetBlue For Good Crew. Volunteers who work to make their communities a better place can enter at JetBlueForGood.com for a chance to win $1,000 for the charity of their choice (a).