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You can help meet the urgent needs of people in our community by volunteering your time and talents with Greater Twin Cities United Way. We make it easy for individuals and groups of all sizes to volunteer. Looking for workplace volunteer opportunities? Our Volunteer United team is the go-to volunteer engagement partner in the Twin Cities.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Volunteerism is one way you can directly support the community in which you live and work. Whether you’re a company looking to organize a corporate volunteer event onsite at your place of business, or an individual or small group looking to give back to your community, we offer volunteer opportunities to work with your schedule and area of interest.

WORKPLACE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Partner with our Volunteer United team to create unique volunteer opportunities for your employees that inspire, educate and provide community engagement.
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INDIVIDUAL & GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We offer a variety of fun, impactful Volunteer at Home and community projects for individuals, families and small groups.
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HOW VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY

When we unite as changemakers, we can solve problems no one can solve alone. Each year, thousands of volunteers come together to help meet the critical needs of our neighbors through individual, group and workplace volunteer events. Together, we are making a significant impact throughout the Greater Twin Cities in food, housing and education.
11,000+
Volunteers with United Way
150,000+
People supported in the Twin Cities community
62,475
Backpacks full of school supplies
4,590
Welcome home bins
57,760
Culturally specific meals

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EVENTS

Participate in one of our annual community-wide volunteer events. These large-scale initiatives offer a variety of volunteer options for individuals and corporate groups and provide immediate support for individuals and families in our community.

ACTION DAY

Every child deserves the right to an education that prepares them for success. Action Day brings the community together to pack backpacks full of essential school supplies for local kids in the greater Twin Cities.

Help ensure K-12 students start school with the right tools to learn.

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HOME FOR GOOD

Help ensure families moving into stable housing have the essentials they need towels, kitchen utensils, cleaning supplies, hygiene necessities, blankets and more to thrive in their new home.

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COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND

When our community faces challenges, Greater Twin Cities United Way is here. Right now, families across the Twin Cities are facing increased difficulties getting to work, accessing food, staying safely housed and meeting other basic needs. Join us to support local emergency relief efforts and help get resources into community quickly as new and urgent needs arise. United is the way we show up for our community.

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FLAVORS OF OUR COMMUNITY

Ensuring our neighbors from diverse cultural backgrounds have access to foods that are meaningful and familiar builds inclusion. Flavors of Our Community is a community-wide initiative to provide culturally specific pantry and spice packs for local food shelves.

Support local families experiencing food insecurity.

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  • “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.”
    – Tom Kileen, CEO, Faribault Wollen Mill
  • “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.” 
    – Kevin Baby, Mechanical Engineer, Xcel Energy
  • “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.” 
    – Sue Perala, Manager, American Family Insurance

WHAT CAN I DO

Take action and make a difference!

Become a Changemaker

Volunteering is one way to help — giving is another. Your donation to Greater Twin Cities United Way funds the programs volunteers support every day, from school supply drives to emergency response.

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Still have Questions?

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