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DEDICATED PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER CENTER
The United Way Volunteer Center helps
people find fulfilling volunteer opportunities.
211 We match interests and talents with the
2-1-1 is a free, needs of local nonprofit organizations.
confidential referral and Whether a group or individual, volunteers
information helpline that are matched with projects tailored for the
connects people in our team size and schedule.
community to the non- We recognized the busy schedules of our
emergency services they volunteers and the need to make it easier
need. In 2017, United Way for them to give their time. Several “Day of
committed to becoming Caring” projects are offered year round to
the primary resource to enhance the volunteer experience.
anyone who needs help.
Through the assistance of a
caring professional, referrals
are made for services such as housing and utilities assistance, physical or
mental health services and services to address and prevent homelessness.
The call center’s busiest time was after Hurricane Irma when we
connected people to resources at their time of greatest need. 211 is
transitioning from a remotely operated call center to a locally operated
referral and information center.
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