GAIA’s strength lies in our membership. Through our network, we cultivate connections that are essential to movement building and that enhance our collective impact and power. Our members include grassroots groups, non-profit organizations, and alliances of groups working at the intersection of environmental protection, sustainable development and human rights. As a general rule, GAIA does not accept groups with clear conflicts of interests, such as political organizations or businesses.
Member Benefits
Our global network connects you to like-minded organizers and allies, whose collective intelligence powers our community and gives you access to critical tools, stakeholders, zero waste knowledge and campaign & funding support.
Vision and Mission
GAIA’s vision for a just and zero waste world is built on respect for ecological limits and community rights. We believe that resources should be sustainably conserved (not burned or dumped), and that people have a right to be free from the burden of toxic pollution. Our members must subscribe to this mission and vision.
GAIA Member Agreements
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Retirement
Mount Rogers Community Services participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Employees join VRS the first day of the month following a 30 day waiting period. Employees are responsible for a 5% monthly contribution. Employees may also supplement their retirement savings by contributing to a deferred compensation plan (457) on a pre-tax basis. Please visit www.varetire.org for additional information. -
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Mount Rogers has a generous paid time off (PTO) program. Employees begin accruing PTO immediately upon employment. Time is accrued every pay period (beginning day one) at a designated rate based on employment status. PTO covers all time off including planned vacations, sick days, etc.PTO is accrued at the following rates:
- 0-5 years -12.5 hours per month (20 days) with an annual maximum carryover of 157.5 hours.
- 5-10 – 16.25 hours per month (26 days) with an annual maximum carryover of 202.5 hours.
- 10+ – 18.75 hours per month (30 days) with an annual maximum carryover of 217.5 hours.
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Annual Physical Day
Mount Rogers Community Services provides one paid day per year for the purpose of getting a medical physical/exam. -
Short-Term Disability
Mount Rogers Community Services provides short-term disability after 12 months of full-time employment. This benefit provides eligible employees with 60% of their salary (following a 7 day waiting period) during their first 5 years of employment. After 5 years of employment, the benefit increases. -
Life Insurance
Through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), basic Life Insurance is provided at twice the employee’s annual salary rounded up to the nearest thousand. Mount Rogers provides this benefit to employees at no cost. This benefit becomes effective the first day of the month following a 30 day waiting period. Employees may purchase additional life insurance on self, spouse, and dependent children.
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