Volunteerism Always Pays Our associates have volunteered more than 7 million hours. We encourage all of our associates (employees) to get involved in charitable organizations that matter to their families and the communities where they live and work. Our Volunteerism Always Pays (VAP) programs, VAP and Event VAP, help associates volunteer on their own or with a group of associates interested in the same cause. Organizations that benefit from our VAP program include food pantries and educational facilities. When they volunteer, we’re there with themThrough VAP, associates may request charitable contributions on behalf of eligible organizations where they volunteer. In 2009, the more than 1.5 million volunteer hours reported by Walmart associates translated to more than $11 million in grant contributions.
Walmart Foundation Announces United We Serve Grants to Assist Organizations Supported by Associate VolunteerismIn August 2009, the Walmart Foundation issued a challenge to Walmart associates across the U.S. to volunteer in their local communities. And they answered that call! The 10 organizations for which associates logged the most hours will each receive a $10,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation. |
