When a former work colleague asked me to join her for volunteering five years ago, I’ll be honest — I didn’t want to go. The event was with an organization that helped homeless clients connect with social service providers in San Francisco. I didn’t see myself as a “volunteer” or “do-gooder type,” and homelessness, especially in San Francisco, felt bleak and insurmountable. But I went anyway (peer pressure works!) and I’m forever glad that I did. That day I met amazing people I would have never met, and started to learn about how community partners work together to create change on a daily basis. Growing Goodness at Okta Today I’m proud to work at Okta where employees are encouraged to volunteer, donate, and learn about important community issues through Okta for Good. In October, we launched our employee impact program, which provides a platform for our employees to give.