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Welcome!

Looking for a great way to give back? United Way is the region's center for volunteering. Our Volunteer Center, established in 1933, is one of the oldest in the nation. We connect people to quality opportunities to serve, mobilizing volunteers to meet local needs. Read more about the Volunteer Center.

Ways to volunteer

We have hundreds of ways for you to volunteer on your own, with family and friends, with your coworkers or in one of our special events. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Set up a Days of Caring project with your coworkers

Investigate one-time opportunities with St. Louis Cares

Volunteer with other young professionals through GenNext

Join a non-profit board through BoardLinkSTL

Agencies, need help managing your volunteer program?

The United Way of Greater St. Louis matches volunteers with agencies through a variety of programs. These resources are open to any local nonprofit organization that has met Volunteer Center certification and quality standards. We provide all the resources you need to become certified and submit volunteer projects. Read more and download the forms.