Volunteer Paid Leave

One volunteer paid leave of up to eight hours is available each calendar year for staff employees who participate in an IU-sponsored volunteer event. Volunteer paid leave is available to all staff employees at IU. This leave is included in the Conflicts of Interest and Commitment policy under procedures B.1.b.3.

How it Works:

1. A campus chancellor, provost, vice president, or dean designates a campus, school, or unit-sponsored event in support of a non-profit organization as a sponsored volunteer event. (Events must meet certain criteria and the campus HR office must be made aware prior to the event.)
2. Staff employees receive approval to participate from their supervisor.
3. Employees who voluntarily perform services during the sponsored event are considered to be performing their university duties and responsibilities.
4. The new paid volunteer leave provides staff with a paid leave (up to eight hours) for the time they participated in the sponsored event.

The resources below provide information for Indiana University managers, supervisors, and employees.

• Conflicts of Interest and Commitment policy

Frequently Asked Questions