United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties

LIVING UNITED

Featured volunteer opportunites in education, income and health.

United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health: the building blocks for a good life. But we can't do it alone. We need the heads, hands and hearts of committed people like you to healp us tackle the problems facing our communites.
Each one of us has special talents. Things we can to help. Put your talents to work for your community. Volunteer.

Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Whether it’s reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day.
Give the gift of you. Volunteer.

Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Many nonprofit organizations need volunteers to help. You can use your talents and skills to help others and make a difference in people's lives. Call the United Way Office at : 231-775-3753 for more information.

The following volunteer opportunities are available now:

Volunteer to help maintain website- Do you have an hour a week that you can give to update a website for a local nonprofit organization? If so , call: 231-775-3753.
Public speaking & Leadership on behalf of United Way - Do you have leadership skills that you can share with your community? United Way works with many volunteers to share the mission and vision of a community working together to find solutions to critical needs. The Annual fall workplace campaign takes place in September and October. United Way is looking for a few representatives to take a leadership role in the following areas: Retail, Health businesses, and Service. We will train you and provide all necessary materials and you will work with a team to reach a goal. United Way experience can translate into success in many areas of your life. Call Diane at: 231-878-1971 , or leave a message at: 231-775-3753.
Salvation Army Store volunteer- Volunteers are needed to help at the resale store on Mitchell St. in Cadillac. Call Jane at : 775-2105
Volunteer at Second Chance resale Store- OASIS raises funds for their domestic violence shelter and family resource center through this effort. To volunteer call Kris at: 231-775-8003.
Special Events and Fundraisers- Have fun and support the many programs needed to keep our community moving forward. Throughout the year special event committees need your talents and skills to build success. Some events planned for the year ahead include: July Golf Outing, Wine & Food Tasting and Silent Auction event in the fall, and the Murder Mystery Dinner in February. New ideas are always Welcome! Call the United Way office at : 231-775-3753.
Help a Senior- You can help a senior by visiting weekly, helping to shop, or just balancing a checkbook. Call Kathy Kimmel at the Council on Aging at: 231-775-0133. Volunteers are also needed for the Senior Companion Program through the Catholic Human Services Agency. Call Doug Durand at : 231-775-6581 for more information.