ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Whether you wish to volunteer on your own for a day or would like to find a volunteer opportunity for a group, call our office at 217.222.5020 to see how your time and talents can be put to work to advance the common good.
Resource Reinvestment Volunteers
Money raised in the United Way's annual campaign is immediately invested in programs that address community needs in education, income and health. Non-profits apply to become a United Way partner organization. Once they are approved, the organization applies for funding for program(s) within their agency. Resource Investment teams evaluate the programs and make funding recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approves the final dollar amount awarded to each program.
Throughout the course of this six-week process, volunteers donate more than 500 hours to ensure campaign dollars are invested wisely in successful programs that improve the quality of life in Adams County. Volunteers are divided into three teams and evaluate programs within three categories: Health, Education, and Financial Stability.
Those interested in volunteering may call the United Way office at 217.222.5020 to inquire.
Loaned Executives
The Promotions Committee is at the heart of United Way's social events calendar. Ranging from Restaurant Days to the Annual Meeting, this committee is responsible for the planning, execution and marketing of United Way special events. Members work year-round to ensure the special events calendar runs smoothly and that there are opportunities for everyone to get involved with United Way.
In addition to events, Promotions Committee members are responsible for developing creative ways to communicate with United Way donors, volunteers and the public how United Way generates dollars for our partner organizations and the exciting things accomplished with the funds you donate.
Good News of Christmas
Volunteering for Good News of Christmas is a great way to get involved. With anywhere from 30-50 nominated families that have 3+ members each, there are hundreds of presents to shop for and to be wrapped. The Good News of Christmas Volunteer Center, located in the Quincy Town Center, opens the Monday after Thanksgiving every year. Hours may vary from year to year, so please follow the link below to ensure the most accurate information.
Volunteer Center Hours
Monday - Thursday 5:00p-8:30p
Friday 12:00p-3:00p
Saturdays & Sundays 1:00p-5:00p
Bring your family, friends, church group, coworkers or just yourself and stop by the Good News of Christmas Volunteer Center to shop for gifts or wrap presents!
For more information about how to help the campaign, contact Makayla Buckley at 217.224.1223.