VOLUNTEER
What’s coming up next? Day of Action, June 21, 2019! Roll your sleeves up and join us. Save the Date & check back soon for more details on how you can make a big difference.
MeaningFULL Meals is in full swing & is happening the entire month of July, 2019! Did you know? More than 65% of Guilford County School’s students qualify for free or reduced lunch. In the summer months, many of these children do not have the same access to a nutritious meal and go hungry. Be part of the solution by supporting MeaningFULL Meals this July. Click here for details.
Individual and Small Group Volunteering
Volunteers are the heart of United Way. Volunteering can help you make a difference in someone’s life, learn or develop skills, improve your health, gain work experience, and even improves the likelihood that children will volunteer as an adult to name a few.
One-time Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with us during National Volunteer Week (April), Day of Action (June), MeaningFULL Meals (July) or at a special event. All year, you can find individual volunteer opportunities with our partner The Volunteer Center of Greensboro.
Become a Mentor
Help children in our community succeed in school and in life. Mentoring a child requires a longer-term relationship that can fit your availability. Learn more about our Mentoring Matters initiative and search volunteer mentor opportunities.
Impact Councils & Grant Committees
Be a part of a team that reviews and recommends how United Way of Greater Greensboro can create the most significant impact. Their recommendations inform United Way’s investments. For more information about serving on an Impact Council or grant committee, contact Frank McCain at 336-378-6609 or frank.mccain@unitedwaygso.org.
Corporate Volunteering
Employee volunteer programs are more than a “feel good” venture. Including volunteerism as a component of your company’s corporate social responsibility and engagement strategy has measurable benefits.
Make United Way a part of your strategy. Engage employees in volunteerism duringNational Volunteer Week (April), Day of Action (June), MeaningFULL Meals (July) or at a special event. Consider hosting a volunteer service project during your United Way workplace campaign. Contact your workplace campaign account manager to explore the possibilities or call us at 336-378-6600.
Strategic Leadership – Committees & Councils
The United Way of Greater Greensboro Board of Directors (UWGG Board) is the governing body of the organization and provides leadership and governance for all community impact strategies, investments, financial management and fundraising activities. For more information about serving on the Board of Directors, contact Baylee Smith at 336-378-5083 or baylee.smith@unitedwaygso.org.
DAY OF ACTION, JUNE 21
On June 21, thousands of people across the world volunteer for United Way’s Day of Action.
Check back soon for more information on how you can make a difference.
MEANINGFULL MEALS, MONTH OF JULY
Many local students qualify for free or reduced price lunch. In the summer, when school is not in session, these children often do not have the same access to a nutritious meal and go hungry.
Check back for more information on how you can support our July summer food drive.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, APRIL 20-24, 2020
Roll up your sleeves and volunteer during National Volunteer Week, April 20-24, 2020.
