United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) is forming teams of volunteers to help us on an ongoing basis with a number of tasks related to our various programs. We want to develop a group of volunteers whom we can call when different needs arise. We'll get to know you, learn your strengths and preferences, and invite you to come into the office during the work week as we need help with things you're good at and like doing. You wouldn't have to do all of the following, but the types of things for which we're seeking volunteers include:
- Outreach: Helping people find ways to volunteer, helping agencies use our system to reach new volunteers, and representing UWSWA at community events.
- Research: Using the Internet to help us find and contact civic clubs to arrange speaking engagements for UWSWA staff, look for grant opportunities, and search for nonprofits who are not currently using our volunteer management system, but who seem to need volunteers.
- Administrative work: Sending e-mails to program participants, filing, and assembling training packets for program volunteers.
* Depending on the activities in which you are involved, a background check may be required.
If you're interested in being a program volunteer team member, please respond to this need, and we'll be in touch to schedule a time to meet!
