Volunteer Opportunities

UWFC relies on volunteers to carry out its plan of work. Many opportunities exist for the individual who wants to give back to his/her community. Some examples include but are not limited to the following:

Day of Caring: Each year volunteers contribute time and effort providing needed services for citizens who are unable to do for themselves some simple, one-day projects such as: building handicap ramps, painting, yard work, small repairs, etc. Projects are assigned on a referral from the Department of Aging, the Department of Social Services, or any citizen can recommend a project. Projects are usually completed in four to eight hours. This special event is held in May annually, but some volunteers contribute time throughout the year on an as-needed basis.

Please click here to download a Day of Caring Project Application.

Please click here to download a Day of Caring Volunteer Sign-up form.

Community Impact (CI) Grant Allocations Panel: Volunteers serve on panels to evaluate grant applications. After the initial training (usually lasts an hour) volunteers meet on a given date to hear the presentations from agencies (usually last two to three hours). Their recommendations are then brought to the Board of Directors for a final decision in funding.

Please click here to download a CI Grant Allocations Panel Volunteer Sign-up form.

Campaign: Volunteers are needed each year to assist in raising funds for the local campaign. The amount of time can vary, but most volunteers commit several hours weekly during the campaign blitz. Call the United Way office if you are interested in being a Campaign Volunteer.