Volunteer
You want to make a difference. We make it easy. Every day, Volunteer United has lots of opportunities that create positive change in the Twin Cities. We can’t do it without you.
Find a Project That’s Right for you
Volunteer United offers a huge variety of volunteer opportunities year-round. In addition to the hundreds of opportunities we offer through our agency partners, United Way hosts unique community-wide volunteer projects in the greater Twin Cities area.
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Support Education
Your Action Matters. You can help all kids reach their full potential by volunteering your time as a tutor, helping out at a school, or being a mentor. -
End Homelessness
Volunteer with one of our agency partners working to end homelessness through transitional and afforable housing in the Twin Cities. -
Feed Who's Hungry
Whether serving a meal, stocking a food shelf, or working at a community garden, you can make a difference for people who are hungry in the Twin Cities.
Get Volunteer United Updates
If you’d like to be in the loop about all of our offerings for individuals and groups, sign up.
We Love our Volunteers
We are so lucky to have volunteers as dedicated as you. With you, we can transform the Twin Cities, one hour at a time. Thank you for being part of the solution.
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"To have United Way give us opportunities to use our money, and take a day like today and use our time to have an impact on the world that we know we want to have is really special. I appreciate the opportunity to do that. " -
"National Oilwell Varco employees are proud to support homeless youth alongside Greater Twin Cities United Way. " -
"Since I’ve began with Loaves and Fishes, I’ve realized how truly important community partners are in a nonprofit’s success. "
Planning a volunteer event for your company or group?
Our free service connects you and your family, groups or workplace to fun, meaningful opportunities.
We are a free, full-service resource for companies and organizations who want to engage their staff and groups with the community. We offer volunteer coordination and organization for schools, colleges, churches, scouts and groups of any size. We make it easy to make a difference.
Email us to get started: VolunteerUnited@gtcuw.org
Visit the Ambassador Portal Volunteer Section to get planning resources.