Volunteerism is a vital part of our University culture. For University of Phoenix volunteers, getting involved means everything from picking up a hammer and building a home, to reading with a child to foster a love of literacy.

Launched in 2007, the University of Phoenix Volunteer Program is made to fit the lifestyle and community service needs of our students, alumni, faculty and staff. Through our comprehensive and flexible volunteer options and tools, it's simple to get involved. Volunteer on your own or with your team.

Mission

The mission of the University of Phoenix Volunteer Program is to provide access to volunteer opportunities, training and tools for our nearly 1 million students, alumni, faculty and staff, and to build a reputation as a leader for service-minded universities.

Why Support Volunteerism

At University of Phoenix, we know the value of integrity and being socially responsible. Part of our mission as a University is to give back to the community in areas where we earn our living. Volunteerism is such an important part of our culture at University of Phoenix that each employee is provided with two paid days off per year to volunteer for a cause they are passionate about.

By encouraging our employees to get involved in community service that is meaningful to them, we hope to be a part of improving our communities and sustaining engagement.

Volunteering Provides Endless Benefits to Everyone Involved

Our students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged. By doing good in their local communities, our University family gets a sense of fulfillment.

Volunteerism encourages teamwork and promotes leadership and skill building that enhances career, education and life development (VolunteerMatch, 2010).

Our communities are strengthened because our companywide efforts focus on our three core values: access to education, workforce development and community involvement.

Volunteerism provides skilled and talented volunteers that offer direct cost savings to nonprofit organizations and help bring community needs into focus (VolunteerMatch, 2010).

For questions about University of Phoenix Volunteerism, please email VolunteerMatch@apollogrp.edu.