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Ways to volunteer

Volunteers are a critical piece of maintaining our community's social safety net, and that has never been more true as we reimagine and rebuild. One of the ways we can offer hope during this unprecedented community crisis is by spreading some #LocalLove. Explore the opportunities below to learn more about volunteering individually or as a group!

Volunteer Positions

Join the United Way Team by volunteering as a member of our Board of Directors, Campaign Cabinet, or Community Investment Team!

Volunteer Waterloo Region

Explore volunteer opportunities at different organizations across our community through Volunteer Waterloo Region, a proud partner of United Way!

Impact Speaking

Impact Speakers share stories of impact with United Way donors, that are important to our work by bringing issue awareness, communicating our purpose and value, and soliciting support. Become an Impact Speaker! Share your story of how United Way or one of our Funded Agencies has impacted your life.

Host your own event

Create your own fundraising event! It's easy and you can do it at home, at your workplace and in the community!

Day of Caring

Support our funded partners and people in our community directly with United Way’s Day of Caring - A unique event where volunteers from across Waterloo Region work on meaningful projects to help local charities thrive!

Run a Workplace Campaign

Align your Corporate Social Responsibility goals with local impact by running a United Way campaign! It’s a powerful way to boost employee morale, build team spirit, and foster leadership—all while making a meaningful difference in our community.