United Way is powered by volunteers. One of the reasons that United Way can impact so many lives is that we have so many community members generously donating their time to work with us.
By having volunteers sit on the Board of Directors, engage in the Community Investment application process (Community Impact teams), run workplace campaigns, and assist at special events, United Way is able to keep costs low and boost fundraising capacity.
There are multiple ways to get involved if you are looking to volunteer!
Volunteer Opportunities
Check out our current volunteer postings available at United Way SIBC, thanks to our community partner and volunteer management system – DoSomeGood.ca
Pushor Mitchell United Way Day of Caring®
A Day of Caring is a unique opportunity for employee, student or other volunteer groups to support local non-profit organizations by completing a project that the non-profit might not otherwise have the manpower or resources for.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a group of professionals and leaders within the community who volunteer their time to govern United Way Southern Interior BC. They contribute their unique insight and knowledge to ensure that the United Way is run responsibly and fulfills its mission.
GenNext Board of Directors
Under the umbrella of the United Way, GenNext works to encourage young professionals to give back to their community. The Board of Directors is made up of emerging leaders who are passionate about volunteerism and furthering the United Way’s mission.
Community Impact Teams
The United Way’s process of allocating funds to local non-profits is collaborative and entirely volunteer-driven. Volunteers review grant applications, make site visits to each local agency, and participate in meetings during which charity representatives present their application and explain what it will do with the funding. The volunteers then form recommendations to our volunteer Board of Directors with the goal of ensuring that United Way invests donor dollars to best meet the needs of our community.
Click below for more information on United Way’s funding process.
United Way is a proud community partner of Do Some Good, a community engagement platform that brings volunteers, charitable organizations and businesses together to build stronger and more connected communities.
For the most up-to-date information on volunteering with us, check out our Do Some Good volunteer profile or contact us.