Adoption of Paid Time Off for Volunteer Services Policy

By Amy Glicken
Oct. 17, 2023
To: University Community
From: Office of University Initiatives
Subject: Adoption of Paid Time Off for Volunteer Services Policy
Date: Oct 17, 2023

Notice of Adoption of Paid Time Off for Volunteer Services Policy

Pursuant to the University Policy-Making Policy, the following action is proposed:

ADOPTION OF PAID TIME OFF FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES POLICY

SUMMARY:

This new policy provides full benefits-eligible employees 8 hours (prorated by FTE) of paid time off each calendar year to participate in volunteer activities with 501(c)(3) organizations or federal, state, or local government agencies. 

Specific reporting codes for employees to record paid time off for volunteering are now available in the UAccess time reporting system:

  • VLE – Volunteer Leave – Exception (Salary)
  • VLP - Volunteer Leave – Positive (Hourly)

In the comments section, indicate the name of the organization you volunteered for and the volunteer service you provided.

The approved policy is available on the University Policies website.

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