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Community Service

Employee Engagement

Permanent employees receive 24 hours of paid Community Service Leave annually to volunteer with schools, non-profits, and community service organizations. Leave is prorated for permanent part-time employees. Hours do not roll over, so use them before the end of the year! Note: CSL may not be used for the required vacation/personal leave days when the University is closed for Winter Break.

Community Service Policy To get the most out of your community service leave, read the policy before volunteering. Community Service Leave Policy
Supervisor’s Approval Community Service requires supervisory approval and must be captured on your leave report. Leave Keeping for Employees
EngageUNCW, powered by GivePulse New volunteer opportunities for staff are added to the Human Resource group on the EngageUNCW registration platform every month! See Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer

In recognition of the state's diverse needs for volunteers to support schools, communities, citizens and nonprofit organizations the UNCW Community Service Leave is designed to recognize the commitment of state employees to engage in volunteer service, paid time up to 24 hours per year may be granted for:

  • Involvement in a child's school
  • Tutoring and mentoring in schools (36 hours per year)
  • Volunteer activity in schools or a community service   organization
  • Volunteering in a state public university, community college system or state agency provided that it is outside the employee's normal duties

Questions? Contact Us!

Mary Sullivan, Senior Employee Engagement and Onboarding Specialist
Phone: 910.962.3161
sullivanma@uncw.edu

Melissa Cox, Learning & Onboarding Specialist
Phone: 910.962.2274
coxml@uncw.edu