Walmart
Volunteerism Always Pays
Cheat Sheet
Walmart VOLUNTEERISM:
Walmart associates are encouraged to volunteer within their local communities.By doing so the
organizations they volunteer with are eligible to receive grants through Walmart’s volunteerism
programs; Event Volunteerism Always Pays (Event VAP) and Individual Volunteerism Always Pays
(VAP).
Individual VAP
Volunteers who have completed at least 25 hours of uncompensated volunteer service are eligible
to apply. Volunteers may receive up to 4 grants each year for organizations for a total of 4 per
fiscal year. Associates may not submit both an Event VAP and an Individual VAP for the same
organization/event, unless the volunteer hours are split. Hours spent volunteering prior to
employment with Walmart Stores, Inc. do not apply towards VAP. If you have more than 25 hours
individually, you can submit an Individual VAP.
WALMART EMPLOYEES MAY QUALIFY FOR UP TO 4 $250 VAPS FOR EVERY 25 HOURS
OF VOLUNTEERING WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. (Need a few hours to
qualify? Please contact your local ACS rep today for other opportunities.)
Associates can file their Individual VAPs by logging on to the WIRE and following the
instructions under the Volunteerism Always Pays link.
Individual VAPs go directly to the American Cancer Society for approval.
Event VAP
If you are a volunteer participating in a collective group effort with at least 5 associates and have
more than 25 hours collectively, you may qualify for the Event VAP program.
An event is defined as any effort in which at least 5 associates are collaborating to meet a common
goal, such as fundraising, participating in an event for an organization, or other functions as
determined by the Walmart Foundation.
Events may consist of several projects over a period of time or one-day events.
Events may consist of associates from multiple Walmart Sam’s Club or DC/TO facilities. (i.e., the
Walmart Softball Tournament).
Each facility may submit up to 4 Event VAP grants per fiscal year of any amount.
Event VAP Levels listed on back.
Grant
Amount:
Event VAP must consist of:
$500
At least five associates
AND
At least 25 hours of volunteering (combined)
$1,000
At least ten associates
AND
At least 50 hours of volunteering (combined)
$2,000
At least 20 associates
AND
At least 100 hours of volunteering
(combined)
$3,000
At least 30 associates
AND
At least 150 hours of volunteering
(combined)
$5,000
At least 50 associates
AND
At least 250 hours of volunteering
(combined)
NOTE: Manager’s Access
required to file an EVENT
VAP.
Tip: If you cannot scan in
log forms as directed, type
hours and names into a
Word document and Save.
Attach the document in the
VAP form. Save the
originals for your records.
**Please select Knoxville Metro Area (16 Counties) when choosing the location of the check
to be delivered.
** After completing and submitting the Event VAP through the WIRE, please fax a copy of the
confirmation page to the ACS Office/Staff Partner at 865.584.1673. ACS Office cannot confirm
Event VAP without the ID # and Last Name of Manager provided on the Confirmation Page.
Eligibility for each fiscal year resets on January 31st.
Quick TIPS:
-Make sure to include Store #.
-Use your VAP hour log to track your hours for easy input into the Wire.
-You can file both individual AND event VAPs to count toward your team totals!
-Event VAPs do not have to include registered participants only. ANY associate assisting can for
ANY amount of time can be counted toward the Event VAP.
-If you have questions, call your Staff Partner. We are here to help!
Kayla Shelby, Community Representative
kayla.shelby@cancer.org
865.556.2568