You may have more PTO than you realize! The university will pay you to volunteer your time in the community. Yes, a little-known IU policy offers all staff employees one full day of paid volunteer service leave every year.
Here is how Volunteer Paid Leave works:
- Full-time staff employees have one day (8hrs) of leave each year.
- The volunteer event must meet certain criteria and be sponsored by IUPUI’s HR office.
- Staff employees must receive approval to participate from their supervisor.
According to Juletta Toliver, Senior HR Director for IUPUI, “Volunteering one’s time to support a cause or initiative that interests you, can be very rewarding! I am happy that the university provides staff employees one volunteer paid leave up to 8 hours each year. If you are looking for a way to get involved or to meet new people that share the same interest, consider volunteering for an IU-sponsored event.”
You do not need to search far for an HR-sponsored event, the IUPUI Staff Council Sustainability Committee has organized one in celebration of Earth Month!
All are welcome to join us this Friday, April 15 from 9am – 5pm for the IUPUI’s Central Garden Restoration. Help us rip out the old, dilapidated garden and install new raised garden beds to give this space a much-needed fresh start. Lunch, snacks, drinks, and plenty of breaks will be provided for volunteers. Learn more and register for this event ASAP!
Learn more about the Volunteer Paid Leave policy and find an event to volunteer your time.
Is there a list of HR-sponsored volunteer opportunites?
For more events, you will need to contact HR – hremprel@iu.edu
I am interested in using this volunteer day. I will be hosting a fundraising event on April 29th at Mallow Run Winery for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Indiana Chapter. One of the Psychiatry Resident PGY2 will be speaking at our event. I would like to take a volunteer day for this. Please advise.
Hi Linda – that sounds like a great event! I would reach out to HR for further guidance: hremprel@iu.edu