Where Action Meets Compassion
Building a strong community takes each one of us. Whether you’re interested in mentoring a young person, preparing food bags for clients in a food pantry or spending an afternoon with a senior, you can join us in making a difference. Our impact is made possible by our volunteers working hard behind the scenes.
Volunteering is a work of heart!
Looking to volunteer as an individual or group or sign your agency up as a volunteer opportunity? Visit our Volunteer Center to register today.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are changing lives and transforming our community. The Volunteer Center at United Way provides a myriad of opportunities to enrich the future of those in need through volunteer service.
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Shoebox Project
The Shoebox Project provides basic need items to our most vulnerable. Donate a shoebox filled with the requested personal care and basic need items, sign up for a volunteer build day, or purchase a shoebox.Learn More -
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Write Start Project
The Write Start Project is a back-to-school initiative targeting those who make a difference in the lives of our children, the individuals who spend their days ensuring that our students succeed in school: teachers.Learn More -
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Project Warmth
The United Way Project Warmth Coat Drive is a winter donation drive that helps provide brand-new coats to families enrolled in United Way programs and initiatives.Learn More -
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Literacy Kits
Literacy Kits are designed to provide young children and families with resources to enhance literacy and school readiness.Learn More -
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Read United
Read United provides opportunities to make reading accessible and engaging so all children can develop strong literacy skills for a brighter future.Learn More -
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Standards Review
As a Standards Review volunteer, you will evaluate assigned agencies and help ensure donor dollars are invested in programs that are making a real difference in people’s lives.Learn More
Group and Corporate Volunteering
There’s no volunteer opportunity that’s too big or small. We can accommodate groups of any size for customized, full-day service opportunities throughout the year.