Volunteer
We have a range of unique volunteer opportunities to benefit everyone across our six-county region.
We have opportunities just for you
Our volunteers are as different as the communities we serve-- and we have the opportunities to match. Find one that connects your talents with the causes you care about to make a meaningful difference in Central Indiana.
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Featured Volunteer Programs
ReadUP Tutor
ReadUP Tutors work one-on-one with third grade students to help them reach grade-level literacy, improve comprehension and fluency skills, and prepare for state exams. Registration for the 2018-2019 school year program opens August 1. Please check back at that time or email educationvolunteer@uwci.org with questions.
Moment to Movement
Individuals gain perspective through an immersive, interactive simulation that allows them to experience life as part of a low-income family - from single parents caring for children to senior citizens trying to maintain their independence.
To make it work, we need volunteers to serve as community business owners for approximately three hours. Want to help? Complete this form
Tax Preparation Volunteer
Indy Free Tax Prep is a network of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites that offer free tax preparation to individuals and families with a combined household income of $64,000 or less. If you’re looking for services, dial 2-1-1 to find a nearby VITA location and schedule an appointment. If you have questions or want to volunteer, email us at taxprepindy@uwci.org.
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Day of Caring Liaison
Serve as the United Way of Central Indiana liasion at corporate volunteer opportunities! Gather liability waivers, participant information, take pictures and share the United Way mission with new audiences. For more information, please contact Sheila Bradley, manager of corporate volunteerism, at 317-921-1385.
Interested in volunteering as the Day of Caring Liaison? Complete this form
Disaster Response Volunteer Reception Center
Following a disaster, United Way of Central Indiana's Volunteer Center may be called upon to effectively engage and manage unaffiliated volunteers in relief and mitigation efforts.
The Volunteer Center at United Way of Central Indiana will assume the primary role of managing unaffiliated volunteers during times of disaster and, when appropriate, set up a Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) to coordinate a community response. Click here to register
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Are you a company looking to engage your employees in volunteerism? Browse through our Corporate Volunteer Toolkit to see what options are available.
To participate in a group volunteer opportunity, please complete the form below. If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Engagement team at groupprojects@uwci.org