Get Involved

"I volunteer for the United Way because I believe in it. It gives me an opportunity to contribute to my community and to assist those organizations and agencies in meeting the needs of others. The United Way helps people through all stages of life, and that's really what it's all about--people helping people. Our community really benefits from all that the United Way offers, and volunteers are such an integral part of what makes it work so well."
Sandy Smith, past board president and member of the Events Committee.

United Way of Bennington County has many volunteer opportunities:

Annual Campaign

• General campaign material preparations (stamping envelopes, stuffing brochures or envelopes, folding letters, etc.)
• Communications/public relations
• Community presentations

Day of Caring

• Participate in the Annual Day of Caring (volunteer at a United Way member agency for a half or a full day--you select the job that best suits your interests and skills)
• Design the Annual Day of Caring T-shirt
• Assist in planning the kickoff and breakfast

Special Events

• Join the Special Events Committee and identify, plan and participate in events
• Develop funding sources

Allocations

• Review agency requests and make recommendations for funding

Leadership

• Join our team of board members and discover how United Way of Bennington County improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities
• Join a committee (Allocations, Special Events, Campaign, Communications, Strategic Planning)

Thank you for considering United Way of Bennington County as your volunteer opportunity. If you're looking for other volunteer opportunities, call the United Way office at 802-442-4947 or email uwbennco@sover.net.