The volunteer program allows all employees covered by the Coalition Labor Agreement with the King County Coalition of Unions, other collective bargaining units that have ratified this option, and all non-represented employees to use up to three instances of sick leave per year for volunteer service at a local school or participating Employee Giving Program nonprofit.

“Volunteering is one way we stay connected to the communities we serve,” King County Executive Girmay Zahilay said. “It puts our ‘Be in community’ value into action by showing up for the people who call this region home. As public servants, we care deeply about our neighbors, and this benefit helps us build real relationships and trust beyond the workplace.”

Volunteer service includes a wide range of opportunities including gifts of time, labor, or expertise in support of community initiatives, which directly benefit the community beyond our immediate selves and families, and results in improvements to our local or global community.

Employee Social Impact and Well-being Manager Junelle Kroontje says, “Nonprofits are really excited about this benefit and have some super cool opportunities for our employees to engage in, from long-term board service to helping out at specific events.” Read more.