We have established the 志愿服务休假政策 to give Ashland University staff an opportunity for community volunteering that is meaningful, purposeful and helpful to those in need. It also enriches and inspires the staff members who participate. We hope to support our university’s goal of enhancing community engagement and to serve the community in which we live and work.

All regular full- and part-time* hourly and salaried staff may volunteer up to eight hours per fiscal year with an Executive 领导 团队 pre-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or in accordance with Ashland University’s giving and volunteering policies. More than one organization may be chosen.

*Part-time staff are eligible for up to 4 hours if their regularly scheduled hours are 20 or more per week.

Staff will be paid at their normal rate for the volunteer hours used. Time off to volunteer may be taken in blocks of two to eight hours, but is not to exceed eight hours per fiscal year for full-time staff and four hours per fiscal year for part-time staff who are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.

Any volunteer opportunity sponsored by Ashland University is eligible for Volunteer Service Time Off. If an opportunity is not sponsored by Ashland University and the organization associated with it is not currently on the approved list, the nominated volunteer organization(s) must meet three out of the four following criteria:

• Located in Ashland County or the county in which your specific Ashland University work site is located.
• Is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a church-affiliated group/organization or municipality.
• Is a “volunteer-minded” organization (it provides structured tasks for volunteers to complete).
• Is an established United Way community partner.

For further information, please review the 志愿服务休假政策.