Volunteer United
Volunteer United’s team of experts create meaningful volunteer experiences that help meet your CSR and employee engagement goals and create impact in our local community. Choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers impact tens-of-thousands of local K-12 students by assembling backpacks full of school supplies so students can be successful in the classroom.
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Hygiene Kits
Help families meet basic hygiene needs by providing products like soap, deodorant and shampoo. -
Bright Smiles Dental Kits
Good oral hygiene is essential to overall health. Help supply families with toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss. -
Healthy Snack Packs
Provide children with nutritious snack options to curb hunger before and after school. -
Laundry Detergent Kits
Laundry detergent isn’t covered by SNAP benefits. Supply this necessity and dignity to families in need. -
First Aid Kits
Whether it’s a small scrape or a minor injury, all families need first aid supplies for basic care. -
Fleece Blankets
Hand-tied blankets provide comfort and warmth to families lacking basic bedding items. -
Early Learning Kits
Birth to age 5 is a crucial stage in every child’s development. Provide resources to help kids learn and grow. -
School Refill Packs
School supplies are needed year-round. Replenish basic items like paper, pencils and markers to support classroom success. -
Job Success Kits
Prepare jobseekers for success with supplies like a planner, padfolio and flash drive.
Community Volunteer Events
Home For Good (November)
Volunteers impact hundreds of local families and individuals transitioning to stable housing by assembling Welcome Home Kits full of essential household supplies.
Mobilize your team and support your social responsibility platform. Using our knowledge of our community and its needs, we can design a meaningful volunteer experience that makes a difference.
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"When I volunteer with my coworkers, it fuels a sense of togetherness and unity because we’re working towards a common goal. My company is very strong when it comes to volunteerism, and that means a lot to me. I feel a sense of meaning and purpose when I help other people." -
"It’s very important to me to work at a company that supports volunteerism—it makes me proud. Volunteering is also a great way to take the focus off myself and instead focus on other people. I like how close I feel to helping families in need." -
"United Way is a great organization to be helping and supporting. Faribault Woolen Mill gives back to our community and one of the ways we do this is by spending the morning working together for a worthy cause. It’s impressive how many organizations United Way supports and works with—we’re just so thrilled to be a part of this effort."
Your Company’s Goals | Our Community’s Needs
Volunteerism leads to increased job satisfaction and retention and builds your company’s brand and reputation. Volunteer United aligns your corporate social responsibility platform and employee engagement goals with volunteer experiences that create meaningful impact in our local community.
Volunteering Services
- Project development and creation
- Site visits
- Product ordering, scheduling and delivery and vendor management
- Messaging and communications
- Event set-up and clean-up
- On-site staffing and support
- Coordination with local nonprofits
Questions about volunteering?
You can reach us at 612.340.7440 or volunteerunited@gtcuw.org.
Volunteer Match
If you’re looking for solo or family volunteer opportunities—We’ve got those, too!
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