Volunteer Grants & Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Amplify the impact of your volunteer time.
Did you know thousands of companies offer volunteer grant programs that donate to nonprofits after you volunteer your time? Many companies also offer Volunteer Time Off (VTO), allowing employees to spend paid work hours supporting organizations like Cinematography for Actors.
By volunteering with CFA, your time doesn’t just help filmmakers—it can unlock additional funding from your employer to support education, access, and creative equity across the states.
How to Get Involved
STEP 1:
Search to see if your employer offers volunteer grants, VTO, or workplace giving programs. If they do, you’ll find details on eligibility, required hours, and submission steps.
CHECK YOUR EMPLOYER’S PROGRAM
STEP 2:
Use your VTO hours or personal time to support CFA programs—whether that’s assisting with workshops, film challenges, events, mentorship, or operational support.
VOLUNTEER WITH CFA
STEP 3:
SUBMIT YOUR VOLUNTEER GRANT OR VTO REQUEST
Once you’ve volunteered, submit your hours through your employer’s portal. That’s it—your time may translate into direct funding that helps CFA serve more filmmakers.
How Do Volunteer Grants Support CFA’s Mission?
Volunteer grants help CFA fund the less-visible work that makes our programs possible: education infrastructure, community support, artist resources, and operational sustainability.
Your time + your employer’s volunteer grant = expanded access for filmmakers.
This support allows us to keep programs affordable, inclusive, and artist-centered—especially for emerging and underrepresented creators.
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Volunteer Time Off is a benefit some employers offer that allows employees to take paid time away from work to volunteer with nonprofits like CFA. It’s a simple way to give back while growing skills and supporting meaningful causes.
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In addition to volunteer grants and VTO, some companies offer matching gifts, payroll giving, or team volunteer days. Many employees are eligible without realizing it.