The VF 100
VF Corporation is pleased to recognize our associates’ efforts to improving the communities in
which we work and live with the VF 100. This community service program sets the gold
standard for volunteerism by our associates. VF will recognize the 100 associates who
accumulate the highest number of community service hours. Recipients will be honored with a
donation of $1,000 from the Corporation on their behalf to the qualified charity of their choice.
Eligible Participants
All active full-time and part-time associates who average 20 hours per week VF Associates who
have been employed for at least 1 year prior to June 30th of each program year are eligible to
enter.
Retirees, Directors, inactive employees on leaves of absence or long-term disability, relatives of
employees, or surviving spouses of deceased employees are not eligible to participate in this program.
Eligible Types of Volunteer Service
Volunteer service projects that count toward total program hours must be activities that benefit
the general community. These include, but are not limited to: reading, tutoring, neighborhood
revitalization, Board participation, committee work, and fundraising.
 Activities do not need to be limited to 501(c)(3) organizations; however if they are not,
the organization must have reasonable recognition in the community as a legitimate
organization and the service must benefit the community, not the organization.
Coalitions will determine if local groups qualify.
 Activities must be in addition to and separate from job duties.
Examples of approved activities:
 Neighborhood revitalization projects (excluding Homeowners Associations)
 Mentoring or tutoring students (other than your own child)
 Being a board member for a qualified non-profit institution
 Organizing or actively volunteering at a fundraiser for a qualified organization
 Working in a soup kitchen (even if sponsored by religious organization so long as it is
open to the public).
 Coaching organized athletic teams through recognized organizations (i.e. Little League,
YMCA, etc.). Company-sponsored or social teams are not eligible.
 Blood, plasma and platelet donations (1 hour of service is credited for each blood
donation and 2 hours of service is credited for each plasma donation. For platelet
donation, 2 hours is credited for a single donation plus an additional 1.5 hour if giving a
double or triple donation).
VF100 Guidelines
Ineligible Activities:
 Services that directly benefit eligible participants and/or their families.
 Parental involvement in child’s education that does not benefit more than just their child
(parent/teacher conferences, attending recitals or graduation).
 Attendance to an entertainment event that benefits a charitable organization. (Associate
must be an active volunteer).
 Having foster children/foster animals living in your home.
 Political activities that are partisan in nature, such as campaigning for specific
candidates or issues.
 Religious activities that do not benefit the general community or involve community
service. Examples include distribution of church-related literature, singing in a church
choir, teaching Sunday school and helping with events not open to the general public
(i.e. weekly church services, holiday events restricted to church members).
Reporting Hours
Associates participating in the program are responsible for submitting a verification forms from
each of the organization(s) whose hours are included in their nomination form.
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All verifications should be submitted with the nomination form.
Forms are located on Vnet or can be obtained through the local HR department.
Eligible Organizations for Receiving Donation
For US VF Associates: Public charities as defined by section 501(c)(3) under the Internal
Revenue Code.
For International Associates: Public charities that are defined by local law as legitimate
charitable organizations.
Examples of Approved Organizations
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American Heart Association
American Red Cross
The Humane Society
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Accredited Educational Institutions that qualify under 501(c)(3) (i.e. Harvard University)
Government Agencies where the gift of volunteerism is for charitable purposes
Ineligible Organizations: Religious, political (including lobbying), veteran, fraternal or service
organizations, professional associations, honor societies or private foundations.
VF reserves the right to refuse to give a donation to an organization that poses a conflict of
interest for VF or our associates.
Nomination Process
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VF100 Guidelines
Associates can be nominated in one of two ways:
 Self-Nomination
- Associate completes the “Self-Nomination” form and returns it to local
coordinator along with verification(s) of hours served (see Reporting Hours).
 Nomination by a VF Associate:
- Associates can nominate other associates if they are aware of the volunteer work
completed by fellow associates. This is done through the completion of the
“Nominating Form”. Return to your local HR department.
Selection Process
A coalition committee will review the nominations for eligibility of both the associate and the
activities. Each coalition will submit the verified entries to the VF Corporate review committee
for confirmation and final approval.
Annual Calendar
July 1
June 30
July 15
August
VF Day
Beginning of VF 100 year. Day 1 of the “year in which work is performed”
End of the program year. Last day of the “year in which work is performed”.
All nomination forms with verifications must be submitted to local HR.
All coalitions submit their candidates to the VF100 review committee.
Winners are announced
VF Corporation reserves the right to change or discontinue this program at any time. Decisions of the VF100 review
committee regarding the interpretation and administration of the program and the eligibility of organizations or
volunteer hours are final.
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