An Impactful Perk: Volunteering
When you commit to being a volunteer, you are making a significant impact for the organization you’re volunteering with as well as the demographic they serve. But did you know that as a volunteer, you too, are reaping benefits?
Research shows that volunteering offers significant health benefits, including improved physical and mental health, an elevated sense of purpose and enhanced relationships through increased social interactions.
And did you know as an employee of the UT System, you may be eligible to use up to eight paid hours each calendar year to participate in volunteer activities that benefit your community?
Learn more by reading policy HR0446 – Volunteer Activities at policy.tennessee.edu or contact your respective human resources officer.
ALEX: Your Virtual Benefits Guide Made Simple
ALEX is our virtual benefits counselor who helps employees choose benefits that best suit them and their family. It provides personalized guidance and education during annual enrollment and ongoing engagement throughout the year to make benefits decisions as easy as possible.
ALEX is available anytime through a computer, tablet or smartphone. Employees can talk to ALEX to find out if they are saving enough to cover medical, dental and vision expenses and see how much they could save on taxes by possibly changing plans.
More Great Perks We Think You’ll Love
There are many perks to being an employee of the UT System, and we think these might be some of the best currently available:
- Lodging and camping discounts at Tennessee State Parks: Fall has arrived! Did you know that UT System employees can receive discounts of up to 50% on lodging and camping fees at more than 50 state parks in Tennessee? Learn more at tnstateparks.com/about/policies.
- Computer and software discounts: All UT System employees receive educational pricing on computers, software and accessories through the VolTech Shop, available at utvolshop.com/voltech. The web price displayed includes the educational discount and full-time regular employees are also eligible for interest-free payroll deduction payment options.
- State of Tennessee Employee Discount Program: The State of Tennessee posts information about discounts for state employees from approved vendors, including the latest tech, gym memberships and even automotives, all through the PerkSpot discount portal at perkspot.com.
Sharecare: Incentives for a healthy Life
It pays to take control and be proactive about your health, and not just in the form of a happier, healthier version of yourself. With the Sharecare wellness program, you can actually get paid! Available to active higher education employees and their spouses enrolled in medical insurance with Partners for Health, Sharecare rewards users with cash incentives for completing activities like biometric screenings ($50), annual physical exams ($25) and quarterly wellness challenges ($10 each quarter). To learn more about the Sharecare wellness program and sign up, visit sharecare.com/tnwellness.
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