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Citizens Community Service Sabbatical Program

What if you had the chance to step away from your daily routine—not for a vacation, but for something even more rewarding? Imagine not only applying your professional skills in a new way but also developing new ones, helping a nonprofit address real challenges while gaining fresh perspectives that could transform the way you work.

Citizens Community Service Sabbatical program is our pinnacle volunteer opportunity that invests in the growth of our colleagues and nonprofit partners.  Selected colleagues receive a paid, four-to-six-week leave of absence to perform hands-on, skills-based volunteerism in their local communities supporting the business needs of one of Citizens’ workforce development or financial empowerment partners.

Short-Term Commitment with Long-Term Impact

    We value our colleagues' well-being and growth, both personally and professionally. Sabbaticals have been shown to improve work-life balance, spark creativity and innovation, enhance skills and knowledge, and offer new experiences and perspectives, with these positive effects often lasting long after the sabbatical ends. By intrinsically linking our sabbatical with volunteerism efforts, our program delivers a unique way for colleagues to live our Credo.

    Colleagues are paired with nonprofit partners who are seeking business support.  By leveraging their skills and talents in new ways, Citizens Community Service Sabbatical participants are able to support and propel the critical missions of organizations that are helping make a lasting difference in our communities.

    • Joseph stepped away from his role in business analysis and automation to assist the Genesis Center in Providence, RI in drafting their 2025 strategic plan. Diving into interviews, data analysis, and creative problem-solving, his sabbatical helped impact the organization’s growth.

    • Ruby used her financial analysis expertise to develop a budgeting model for NYC-based nonprofit Futures and Options, tracking revenue allocation of staff costs, directly supporting its mission to grow and succeed.

    • Silavong helped the YMCA of Greater Boston elevate the YGB Games, an annual corporate event that blends team building with philanthropy, through strategic market analysis and creative problem-solving to enhance its impact and expand its reach.

    Learn more about the impact our colleagues make by living our Credo, putting their time and skills to work for our communities here.