Use Community Service Leave for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

The Office of State Human Resources will temporarily allow employees to use community service leave so they can spend time supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.

• Additional leave available: Eligible leave-earning employees can use 16 hours of paid community service leave for Helene-related volunteer activities. The 16 hours are in addition to the 24 hours of community service leave eligible employees receive each year.
• Approved volunteer activities: Employees can use the 16 hours to support organized storm-related efforts coordinated by:

• • A local county or municipal government entity
  • A public university, community college or state agency
  • An established nonprofit, nonpartisan community organization designated as a 501(c)(3) agency or a human service organization licensed or accredited to serve citizens with needs, including children, youth and the elderly

• Supervisor approval: Employees must obtain approval from their supervisor before using the additional leave.
• Documentation: Employees must provide documentation confirming they used the community service leave hours for Helene-related volunteer activities.
• WolfTime entry: Employees who use community service leave to support Helene-related recovery efforts must record their community service leave time in WolfTime. To record your leave time, go to MyPack Portal, click the WolfTime tile and then select the Manage Absences tile. Select the “Hurricane/Weather Relief” option under the Absence Name dropdown menu on the Manage Absences page.

The 16 hours of community service leave for Helene-related volunteer activities will expire on Dec. 31. We encourage employees to take advantage of this opportunity to make a positive impact on our community during this critical recovery period.

If you have questions or need additional information about community service leave for Helene-related recovery activities, contact the leave coordinator for your college, division or unit or complete and submit the Leave Program Inquiries form in HRNow.

• Employee’s Guide: How To Submit Community Service Leave for Hurricane Relief Efforts
• Supervisor’s Guide: How To Approve Community Service Leave for Hurricane Relief Efforts

Thank you for your dedication to supporting our community.

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