VOLUNTEER & LEAD

GIVE BACK TO
YOUR COMMUNITY
BE A PART OF THE CHANGE

Sometimes all it takes to make an impact is your time. Whether you’re an organization looking to get your team more involved in the community or an individual wanting to make a difference, we can help you find the right volunteer opportunity for you.

PUTTING OUR WORK
IN THE HANDS OF VOLUNTEERS

We love connecting people to the communities that need them most. Find out how you or your team can make an impact in your community or reach out to our experts to create a customized annual engagement calendar.

JOIN A BOARD

United Way’s Board Connection is a bi-annual training program that brings together professionals seeking meaningful community leadership opportunities with local nonprofit agencies looking to strengthen and diversify their volunteer boards. Our Board Connection Certificate Training Program is a comprehensive curriculum led by professionals from the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Participants will gain access to our online Board Connection portal where they will be able to connect with local nonprofits seeking board/committee members.

Show Your Gratitude – All Year Long!

Throughout the year, The Gratitude Project will offer fundraisers, volunteer opportunities and drives for essential items. Together, we will create a legacy of gratitude that will transform lives and build a more just region. We will kick off The Gratitude Project with our holiday food essentials drive and distribution in November and continue the giving throughout the year to support other essentials needs. Companies, individuals, and groups are invited to lead these efforts.

LEAD THE WAY

Are you interested in learning about United Way’s research and policy agenda, and how we work with policymakers and local government leaders to make this region a better place for all? Lend your voice and leadership to support systematic change by visiting the Advocacy page on our website and signing up for Advocacy Alerts.

Find your opportunity – on your terms.

A self-service portal helps volunteers and corporate groups find opportunities to engage directly with United Way supported organizations in our region that are not listed above.

Serve on an event committee or advisory board

Are you interested in using your influence and leadership to advance the mission of United Way through events or advisory committees? Reach out to Engagement for more information.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor or partner with United Way on an upcoming event in one of our 12 target communities. Contact Engagement for more information.

"The Board Connection program was exactly what I was looking for – a thorough crash course into the world of non-profit boards of directors."

SEBASTIAN CIMON GAGNON, BOARD CONNECTION PARTICIPANT

“Coming out face-to-face, seeing and talking to people from the community has an impact that goes beyond writing a check. Donating your time is rewarding.”

SEAN ADAMS, VOLUNTEER

“Without this program, I would not have known what to expect in not only my role (on a nonprofit board) but how a board is structured. I feel like my board experience has helped me to grow my leadership skills and I think that helps not only in my personal life but in my professional life here at Sun Life.”

SAMANTHA BREEN, SUN LIFE, BOARD CONNECTION PARTICIPANT

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LET'S UPLIFT
COMMUNITIES TOGETHER