Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Join United Way of the Midlands as we inventory supplies for our upcoming Good on the Go projects. Volunteers will assist staff in inventorying supplies for upcoming kit builds in the community. These kit builds will benefit local nonprofit partners. 

Tasks include:

Moving boxes to and from pallet*,Unpacking boxes, Inventorying supplies, Re-boxing so that supplies are ready for assembly, Separating supplies for each Good on the Go project,Maintaining inventory counts of each item**,Breaking down cardboard**, and Popping air pillows used for shipping**.

How to dress:

Closed-toe shoesComfortable clothes that can get dirty. (Boxes from shipping may be dusty.)Remember to bring a reusable water bottle.

Join us on the second Friday each month.

Support donor stewardship by assisting with mailing support!

Task: Volunteers will label and stuff envelopes.

Additional details:

This clerical task will occur at the United Way of the Midlands office. Volunteers are welcome to sit or stand. No lifting is required. 

Arrival Instructions:

Please note that the streets surrounding Millwork Commons are under construction and closures vary.

United Way of the Midlands is located in the Ashton Building, 1229 Millwork Ave., Ste. 402 (4th Floor). The main entrance is located on Millwork Avenue across from Hello Apartments. Upon entering the building, elevators are on the right hand side in the center of the main level. There will be an A-frame sign welcoming visitors to the United Way of the Midlands near the elevators.

Parking: Please see the parking map below for available free and metered parking.

Join United Way of the Midlands in an unique volunteer opportunity – let your voice be heard! We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Community Investment Review Team (CIRT) process. CIRT participants are an integral part of UWM’s Community Care Fund investments. As a CIRT volunteer, you will read, review, and score local program applications submitted for funding. After thoughtful dialogue and analysis, new volunteers work alongside experienced returning volunteers and UWM staff to distribute grant funds amongst the programs.

CIRT Volunteer Time Commitment:

CIRT Volunteers typically serve approximately 20 hours total during investment cycle years. Applications are reviewed in February. Meetings to determine funding and discuss the process are held March - May. There will be ongoing engagement opportunities throughout the year.Two meetings during the work week per investment cycle are required to review applications and determine funding decisions. These meetings may take up to 3.5-hours each. There will be a virtual attendance option for these meetings.

UWM strives to amplify community voice in all we do. Come and be a part of this critical process, helping to strengthen your community through impactful services.

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