United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. Our focus is on education, income and health – the building blocks for a good quality of life.

United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources we need to get things done.

We invite you to be a part of the change. You can give, you can advocate and you can volunteer.

That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

Make a difference in your own life as well as in your community.

By logging on to Volunteer Solutions you can find a variety of opportunities in your area based on your zip code and areas of interest you input. As you partake in different volunteering opportunities, you can keep a log of your hours in the Volunteer Solutions system for your own record.

Why should you volunteer?

No matter what stage of life you are in, volunteering will leave such a powerful impact on you and the ones around you.

Volunteering is a great opportunity for high school students to build their resume and learn valuable life lessons. Colleges love to see that their applicants have had experience volunteering.

Those who are unemployed find that volunteering can be a very rewarding way to pass time between jobs. Volunteer work helps you maintain camaraderie and stay active while also building and polishing skills to use in your future profession. Future employers like seeing volunteering in your resume instead of a gap. Volunteering also provides a great networking atmosphere. Who knows, you might meet your next employer!

Retiree’s are often looking for things to do with all the free time they have now. Volunteering is a wonderful way to pass time by giving back to the community and helping build a foundation for the future.

Volunteer opportunities are perfect for anyone who is looking to add another component to their life.

Find a volunteering opportunity here

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