3M Volunteers

Choosing Community Service
3M is a leader in workplace volunteerism with many thousands of 3M employees and retirees choosing community service through 25 3M-affiliated programs and other nonprofit groups.

For over 60 years, our Volunteer Program has emphasized education and community partnerships. What sets 3M’s Volunteer Program apart is our employee-inspired involvement. 3M scientists and engineers share skills and career inspiration through many 3M Science Encouragement Programs. Click here to read a volunteer story.  

3M Volunteer Match
Our annual Volunteer Match donates funds to organizations where 3M employees or retirees volunteer. The 3M Foundation has donated over $2.3 million in the names of over 11,800 volunteers. The 3M Volunteer Match has sent grants to over 2,400 organizations in 50 states.

3M Community Volunteer Award
The 3M Community Volunteer Award annually recognizes our volunteers who make exceptional contributions by serving their communities. 

Since 1987, over 400 3M volunteers across the country have received this special recognition. 

Click here to nominate a 3M employee or retiree for this honor. 3M employees have been selected for 2009. Retiree nominations are due October 1, 2009.