10/02/2026
Out of the Office, Into the Community 💙
Each year, every Moxie Sozo employee is given 40 paid hours to give back to whatever lights them up, whether that’s a local nonprofit, a cause close to their heart, or, in this case, a camp that shaped who they are. This month, Associate Strategist Clara Collison traded her desk chair for a paddle and spent a week guiding kayakers through the San Juan Islands.
In Clara’s words:
“I used my volunteer days as a trip guide for Camp Nor’wester’s Big Big Trip.
This was my fifth multi-day water trip with Camp Nor’wester, but my first time leading adults. Usually it’s a gaggle of 14–16 year olds. When the camp spends less on trip guides, more money goes toward helping kids take part in a truly special summer experience. And, selfishly, the San Juan Islands aren’t a bad place to spend a week.
The trip let me step away from my computer, dust off my kayak guide skills, and reconnect with a part of the world that’s deeply important to me. It also tested whether I could jump in and paddle for five days straight. (I could!)”
Turns out, some of the best work happens when you step away from your desk. Where would your 40 hours take you?
