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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHow many hours will you designate as volunteer time off? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We wouldn\u2019t recommend taking anything away from current paid leave banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How will employees request VTO? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is it part of your usual time off request process or do you want a separate process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can employees roll over unused volunteer time off or is it a use-it-or-lose-it benefit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The decision regarding the rollover of unused volunteer time off rests with the employer. Additionally, it’s important for organizations to communicate their policies clearly and transparently to employees, ensuring they understand how the benefit operates and any limitations or requirements involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you want to pre-select the organizations and activities, or can employees select their own? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If employees select their own, will you approve the organization first? If so, who will be responsible for vetting the organizations, and what criteria will you use? You will not want to be discriminatory, but you will likely want the organizations to reflect your mission and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will you track, and if so, what will you track? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tracking information beyond just the number of hours used can help you understand the causes your employees want to support, which can give you ideas for organizations you may want to support in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n