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Youth & Family Volunteering

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United Way’s priority is the health and safety of our volunteers, staff, nonprofit partners and their clients. Our listing of volunteer opportunities is more limited at this current time to reflect that. We will continue to add safe volunteer experiences to this page as they become available!

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Current Opportunities

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Of Service

Join United Way for a series events focused on growing in your own diversity, equity, and inclusion journey and learning about how you can help others do the same.

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Service To Go

Engage your team and make a difference in our community. United Way has a wide variety of on-site volunteer experiences we can bring to you.

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Supply Drives

Supply drives help gather supplies for local people in need and are perfect for office team building, church and civic group activities, and even birthday parties.

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Diaper Bank

Help local families have a sufficient supply of diapers and wipes by donating, volunteering, or hosting a drive.

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Backpack Coalition

Help children participate and succeed in school by providing backpacks and supplies.

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Browse All Opportunities

Search our Volunteers United web portal to find various project throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties.

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Family Volunteering

(All ages)

Volunteering as a family strengthens your bond, offers quality time together, and helps create positive change in our community. Family opportunities offer volunteers ages 2 and up a way to safely make a meaningful difference.  

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Youth Volunteering

(Ages 13 & up)

Volunteering adds experience to a resume or college application and provide new opportunities to learn about your community. Many local schools requires service hours and we are happy to connect you to local nonprofits in need of support.

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