The Proximity Effect, Part 1: Why Most Volunteer Programs Don't Change Anyone
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The Proximity Effect, Part 1: Why Most Volunteer Programs Don't Change Anyone

Chris Jarvis March 1, 2026

The hidden design flaw in corporate volunteering, and the call center study that proves it. A five-minute conversation with one person changed effort and revenue for an entire month. Nothing else changed. The only variable was proximity.

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