Volunteer Time Off

Volunteer Time Off (VTO) is a paid time off offered to employees so that they can devote themselves to volunteer activities or community service programs which are not part of their regular job. VTO engagements are created for the purpose of encouraging employee volunteering, social responsibility, and community involvement. These align with the organization's values and philanthropic ventures. Through allowing employees the option to participate in volunteering activities, VTO programs create a spirit of purpose, teamwork and social responsibility.

Example of Volunteer Time Off

An economic services company puts into effect a VTO plan that lets employees take up to two days of paid leave per year to volunteer for a charitable organization or be engaged in community services. Employees have a wide range of volunteer options at their disposal, including mentoring students, participating in environmental cleanup initiatives, and serving meals at the local shelters. The firm collaborates with nonprofits to make volunteering possible and monitors staff involvement in VTO activities. VTO program promotes volunteering thus the firm displays its social responsibility, builds employee satisfaction and engagement, and makes a positive change within the communities it serves.