Get Involved: Volunteer!
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Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection matches people's abilities, interests, and time availability with appropriate volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Connection recruits volunteers for any nonprofit organization located in the following counties: Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, and Shelby in Kentucky, and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison in Indiana.
Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals
Individuals who are interested in volunteering can either call the Volunteer Connection at 502.266.6328 or 1.800.VOLUNTEER or use our online volunteer matching service (links below). If you don't have access to the Internet, a staff person can either complete an application over the phone, or send one to you. Once the application's complete, your interests are matched with the available opportunities, and a list of those matches is sent to you.
- New users: Register for our online volunteer matching service.
- Returning users: Log on to our online volunteer matching service.
- You can also search volunteer opportunities without registering
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Nonprofit Organizations - Post a Volunteer Opportunity for Individuals on Metro United Way's Website
We welcome all of our area's nonprofit organizations to list their volunteer opportunities online. Any nonprofit that can use volunteers to further its services and impact is invited to post its opportunities on Metro United Way's online volunteer matching service.
To List Individual Volunteer Opportunities:
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Youth Voluntarism
Click here for information about Volunteer Scholarships.
By visiting Metro United Way’s website, you’re on your way to getting connected with volunteer opportunities for yourself and your friends! There are a lot of good reasons to get involved in volunteer and service learning opportunities. Here are a few:
- Volunteering can help you to explore interests and careers.
- You can meet people you might not ordinarily meet.
- Volunteer activities show off your talents on college applications and work resumes.
- It’s fun!
- By volunteering, you help to form a stronger community.
Find an individual volunteer project to do on your own.
Find a group volunteering opportunity for you and friends to do together.
2008 Youth Scholarship Award Winner - Sarah Boesing
Sarah Boesing, a graduate of Christian Academy of Indiana, has been named the 2008 recipient of Metro United Way's Youth Scholarship Award. Ms Boesing was chosen from among 65 applicants for her academic achievements and her outstanding volunteer involvement. Ms Boesing is the founder of "Breaking the Grey," which serves, supports, and encourages families facing childhood cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. Her ministry provides gifts, refreshments, parties and funding to the families and, more importantly, friendship and inspiration. She has also volunteered with the Cancer Care Center at Floyd Memorial Hospital; Dwelling Place, a soup kitchen within a church; and with Wayside Christian Mission. Ms Boesing will attend Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana in the fall in preparation to become a Pediatric Oncology Nurse. Her future goals include founding a nonprofit organization benefitting those affected by serious childhood illnesses.
This is the 21st year that Metro United Way has awarded a Youth Scholarship to a high school senior or graduate who has demonstrated excellence in both academics and volunteer service to our community. The Scholarship awards $3,000 toward tuition and fees at a college or university in Kentucky or Indiana.
The panel of judges that reviewed this year's applicants was conprised of Kevin Brinkman, Bellarmine University; Maureen Gaynor, formerly with Indiana University Southeast; Christopher Hart, Spalding University; and Tom Brammer, University of Louisville. More information about the Metro United Way Youth Scholarship can be found at the bottom of this page.
Congratulations, Sarah!
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