Elastic, a company known for its Elasticsearch technology, offers employees 40 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) to engage in community service without using personal vacation time, as exemplified by employees like Martin Hacker and Julie McDowell. Martin, who organizes annual volunteer initiatives in Berlin, and Julie, who volunteers at a local cat cafe, both utilize this benefit to support causes they care about, illustrating Elastic's commitment to social responsibility. The company further incentivizes volunteerism through the Dollars for Doers program, which allows employees to earn monetary contributions for their chosen charities based on the time they volunteer. Employees like Jorge Sanz, who also volunteers with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, highlight the diverse ways employees can engage with their communities, whether through local efforts or global humanitarian initiatives. The program not only fosters a culture of giving back but also encourages teamwork and personal growth, as noted in Elastic's 2023 Sustainability Report, which recorded over 6,500 hours of service by more than 400 employees.