United Way’s powerful, new online tool connects passionate volunteers in central Ohio to meaningful projects posted by our nonprofit partners. You can find opportunities with your favorite organization, or you can search for opportunities based on the causes you support or the skills you bring to the table. Volunteer United helps you keep track of your volunteer hours and see the impact you’re having throughout the year. You can also “follow” nonprofits and receive updates whenever a new volunteer need is posted.
United Way’s nonprofit partners are currently working hard to add their volunteer opportunities to volunteerunitedcbus.org. While you may find a rewarding opportunity today, you can expect to see the number of projects expand throughout the coming weeks.
How it Works
Find an opportunity that fits your interest and availability. Respond to the opportunity on the site and volunteer. During specific and publicized times we will match your hours of volunteerism with a monetary donation to where you volunteer.
Click here to download our Getting Started Guide.
Track Your Impact
View your volunteer dashboard and volunteer resume when you log into Volunteer United. You will see exactly how many real dollars you've raised just by volunteering.
Bonus Perks!
- Become a fan of local nonprofits and learn more about their work in central Ohio.
- Share the volunteer event on social media with the one-click share button.
- No time to volunteer? Donate!
TIPS ON VOLUNTEERING
We are led by a dedicated group of volunteers who give generously of their time and talents to create lasting change in our tips to ensure you get the most of your volunteering experience:
RESEARCH CAUSES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU
Whether it’s helping children achieve their potential, helping families become financially stable, or improving people’s health, find out what cause is closest to your heart and make a difference.
CONSIDER THE SKILLS YOU HAVE TO OFFER
Would you like to write an agency’s newsletter? Or would you rather build a house? Find something you enjoy doing and enhance your skills through volunteering.
Volunteering can also teach you valuable new skills that you can use in other parts of your life. For example, learning how to handle crisis calls may help you communicate better.
DON’T OVER COMMIT YOUR SCHEDULE
Stick to a volunteering schedule that makes sense for you and leaves you time to enjoy the activity.
CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING AS A FAMILY
Group volunteering is a wonderful way to bond with your family or co-workers; not only will you create lasting memories, but you will help someone in need
Please take a moment to download our new app! We created the Volunteer United app to make it even easier for volunteers to:
- Automate reminders for volunteers to check in and out
- Capture every hour!
For iPhone: http://bit.ly/VolunteerGetConnected_iphone
For Android: http://bit.ly/VolunteerGetConnected_Android
