Apple announced in April 2019 the launch of a new Global Volunteer Program designed to encourage its employees to volunteer in their local communities. The program, called the “Apple Global Volunteer Program,” initially rolled out in the United States, Sydney, and Cork, with plans to expand to additional regions worldwide.
Program Structure and Benefits
The Global Volunteer Program allows employees to become Volunteer Champions, receiving training and tools to help organize and promote volunteer events in their communities. The initiative builds on Apple’s existing Matching Gifts Program, which since its 2011 launch has distributed over 78 million dollars to charitable organizations and nonprofits around the world. The new program makes it easier for employees to find volunteer opportunities and connect them with matching gift initiatives.
Expansion and Partnerships
At the time of announcement, Apple was actively rolling out the program in the United States, Sydney, and Cork, with broader global expansion as a stated objective. In Italy, the cultural heritage nonprofit ABCOnlus had been accredited within the Apple Global Volunteers program, creating opportunities for Apple employees to donate their time to cultural heritage projects. The organization sought volunteer applications from Italian Apple employees to support cultural heritage preservation efforts across Italy, with some volunteers already engaged in Venice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Apple Global Volunteer Program?
The Apple Global Volunteer Program is a corporate initiative that enables Apple employees to volunteer in their local communities by becoming Volunteer Champions who organize and promote volunteer events, while also connecting with Apple’s Matching Gifts Program.
Where was the program initially launched?
The program initially launched in the United States, Sydney, Australia, and Cork, Ireland, with plans for global expansion.
How much has Apple’s Matching Gifts Program distributed since 2011?
Since its launch in 2011, Apple’s Matching Gifts Program has donated over 78 million dollars to charitable organizations and nonprofits worldwide.
