International Youth Day
Investing in our future means investing in young people, including in their opportunities to volunteer.
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Three Tips for Running a Successful Volunteer Program
At United Way, we’re always looking at how we can improve volunteer programs so they can serve communities in big ways.
United Way VISTAs Lead the Fight against Summer Slide
With grade-level reading programs, we can make sure young students have fun all summer, and avoid falling behind.
Millennials and Workplace Volunteering
Summer internships are a great way for young people to gain professional exposure and experience.
A Global Perspective on Volunteering
According to a new report from United Nations Volunteers (UNV), volunteers are making governments more accountable and responsive.
Volunteer to Remember Mandela
July 18 is Nelson Mandela Day – a great day to volunteer to help others live a better life and make your community and our world a better place.
Active, Healthy Volunteers
With able assistance from Ursuline Academy students, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas hosted the Hamilton Park Family Festival last month.
Volunteers Transform 51,000 Shoeboxes to Help Those in Need
One person’s empty shoebox is another’s blank canvas.
Volunteers Help Kids Start the Day Right
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast helps with school performance.
Staples Volunteers Join United Way to Encourage Young Readers
For UW Day of Action, Staples employee volunteers across the U.S. and in Canada will create “literacy kits” to help boost early grade level reading.