Volunteer Center

This Place Needs You!

Welcome to United Way's Volunteer Center!  

 

United Way of Portage County - Intern
United Way of Portage County has an ongoing opportunity for internships.  The Community Impact, Development & Marketing intern will assist United Way of Portage County staff in all aspects of special events/projects, marketing, communication, community collaborative support, volunteer recruitment, grant administration and other tasks as needed.  The intern will report to the CEO & President and also work directly with other United Way of Portage County team members.  For a more detailed description, click here and call the United Way office at 330.297.1424 if you would like to learn more.

United Way of Portage County - Office Volunteer
United Way of Portage County has an ongoing opportunity for office volunteers.  This position would assist United Way staff with general office duties such as data entry, assistance with mailings, help with filing and sorting of documents, sorting books by ages, light work in Microsoft Office programs, etc.  This position can range from two hours to twenty hours per week, the schedule is flexible.  Please call 330.297.1424 if you would like to learn more.

United Way of Portage County - Reading Role Models
United Way of Portage County is currently looking for Reading Role Model volunteers.  Reading Role Models are paired up with local early grade learning centers and schools to participate in regularly scheduled reading days.  All volunteers are required to complete a background check and release waiver before participating.  For more information and to sign up please click here.  

United Way of Portage County - Big Red Bookshelf
United Way of Portage County is looking for a few handy volunteers who can assist with the construction of a Big Red Bookshelf.  United Way's Big Red Bookshelf program is designed to improve early grade reading skills by getting more books into the hands of more kids.  Volunteers are needed to assist with the construction of future Big Red Bookshelf.  For more information please click here.

For Partner Program Opportunities click here

Volunteer Initatives

Volunteer Center Sign-up Form

Please complete the form below to be added to United Way of Portage County's Volunteer email list.  You will recieve a quarterly e-newsletter with links to local volunteer opportunites as well as special invites to events and volunteer projects.

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