Welcome!
Looking for a great way to give back? United Way is the region's center for volunteering. Our Volunteer Center, established in 1933, is one of the oldest in the nation. We connect people to quality opportunities to serve, mobilizing volunteers to meet local needs. Read more about the Volunteer Center.
Ways to volunteer
We have hundreds of ways for you to volunteer on your own, with family and friends, with your coworkers or in one of our special events. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Set up a Days of Caring project with your coworkers
Investigate one-time opportunities with St. Louis Cares
Volunteer with other young professionals through GenNext
Join a non-profit board through BoardLinkSTL
Agencies, need help managing your volunteer program?
The United Way of Greater St. Louis matches volunteers with agencies through a variety of programs. These resources are open to any local nonprofit organization that has met Volunteer Center certification and quality standards. We provide all the resources you need to become certified and submit volunteer projects. Read more and download the forms.
Quick Links
Opportunities for... - Individuals/small groups- Employee groups- Community groups- Young professionals- Service learning- Mandated or court-ordered service
Special opportunities- Servathon- Leadership- 100 Neediest Cases
Resources - Search volunteer opportunities online - Summer youth volunteer guide- Training dates- Download Caring Catalog (.pdf) - Agency resources
About the Volunteer Center
Contact: 1-800-VOLUNTEER
The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our bi-state community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods.