VOLUNTEER

United Way of Greater Cincinnati's The Volunteer Connection makes volunteering fun, easy and accessible to individuals, families, groups, and corporations. Discover how rewarding volunteering can be  – whether you’re 18 or 80, a high school student or a retiree, part of a community service group or a corporate president. You’ll know you have improved lives. And when you reach out a hand to one, you influence the condition of all.

Think Global, Act Local

Join us in celebrating Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) - a week of service projects taking place from Saturday, April 17 to Sunday, April 25. Youth aged 5-25 will have the opportunity to come together and serve to improve our community. Whether an individual or group, there is an opportunity to make a difference. Sign up for a project and participate in the largest service event in the world!

Find Volunteer Opportunities

Visit United Way's The Volunteer Connection Web site to sign up for local opportunities.

Read our Volunteer & Go Guide, a quarterly listing of volunteer opportunities and events to find great ways to give back this holiday season!

Check out our Featured Opportunities page.

Stay connected! Register for an account on United Way's The Volunteer Connection Web site to receive the next edition of our Quarterly eNewsletter. Sign up now or view past editions.

We have ways for everyone to get involved! Find a program for you:

Board Orientation & Leadership Development Program (BOLD)
Do you need the tools and knowledge to make maximum impact on countless lives and on our community? Do you want to serve on a board or committee but don't know where to start?

BoardBank
Provides assistance to non-profit organizations seeking talented, committed, capable, and dedicated individuals to serve on their respective boards.

Community Care Days
A positive opportunity that involves groups of your co-workers and promotes teamwork while making our community better. Check out our Facebook photos to see some Community Care Days volunteers in action!

Experience Matters!
Retirees and those 55 or older, find out how United Way is tapping into your invaluable experience, knowledge and talents while helping you keep connected in the community.

Workplace Volunteer Connection
An excellent way to help increase employee productivity, enhance employee teamwork skills, improve public image, and increase employee leadership skills.

Youth Engaged in Service (YES)
Connects high school students from Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in the spirit of volunteerism. Members receive hands-on experience by participating in monthly service projects and gain invaluable leadership skills, while fulfilling service requirements.

Young Professionals for United Way of Greater Cincinnati (YPs for UWGC)
An opportunity for young professionals to work to change things for the better in Greater Cincinnati by giving, advocating, and volunteering.

Find Volunteers - Resources for Non-profits

We understand the vital role that volunteers play in your agency’s success. Since we all share a common goal of creating better lives and communities, United Way provides several ways to help strengthen your agency’s volunteer efforts.

Learn more about the volunteer recruitment services United Way offers to non-profits.

Questions? Need more information?
E-mail us at volunteer@uwgc.org or call United Way 211 (dial 2-1-1).