Employee volunteering and giving

Volunteering and giving programmes

Our volunteering and giving programmes enable our employees to use their time, talent, and resources to empower the workforce of tomorrow, harness professional skills for good, and make a difference in their communities.

Volunteer time off

Salesforce employees get seven paid days of volunteer time off (VTO) each year. From volunteering at a school or virtual mentoring to supporting organisations with technical and professional expertise, employees are encouraged to use their VTO in ways that are personal to them.

Pro bono fellowship

Our pro bono fellowship is where Salesforce talent apply their skills for the greater good. Fellows are selected through an application process and dedicate 56+ hours of coaching and expertise over the course of a six month programme to help nonprofit organisations build an agentic solution that can propel their mission forward.

Employee-inspired giving

Our employees maximise their impact to causes they care about through up to $10,000 in matching gifts annually. Employees are also eligible for special grant programmes tied to volunteering and tenure milestones.

Volunteer and Giving FAQs

What is Salesforce’s volunteer time off (VTO) programme?

Salesforce’s VTO programme provides employees with seven paid days (56 hours) of time off each year to dedicate to volunteering.

How many hours have Salesforce employees volunteered?

In 2025, Salesforce surpassed 10 million all-time volunteer hours. You can find our latest volunteer hour milestone here.

How do employees use their volunteer time off (VTO)?

Employees are encouraged to use their VTO in ways that are personal to them, such as volunteering at a school, virtual mentoring, or supporting organisations with technical and professional expertise.

Does Salesforce offer a matching gift programme for giving?

Yes, employees can maximise their impact through up to USD $10,000 in matching gifts annually, and they are also eligible for special grant programmes tied to volunteering milestones.

What are the benefits of Salesforce volunteering for employees?

Employees who participate in volunteering and giving programmes report feeling more connected to Salesforce culture (77%) and having a deeper sense of meaning and purpose (88%).