Volunteer
Volunteering your valuable time is one of the most meaningful ways you can get involved with United Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, and make a true difference for our community.
United Way mobilizes thousands of volunteers across the region each year, including individuals and groups working to improve homes and neighborhoods; collect food, clothing and other essentials for those in need; or give their time to read to or tutor our at-risk children.
To get started and experience the benefits of volunteering either as one individual or as a group, explore our database of opportunities in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.
Pop Up Volunteering
Let us bring the volunteering to you! We recognize that it’s not always convenient to get a large group together off-site or away from the workplace. Pop Up Volunteering enables groups to complete projects wherever they may be – offices, corporate gatherings, churches or other locations. Take a look at our menu of kit-based projects to see if any are right for your group.
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United Way Impact Events
Volunteers play an essential role in our quarterly Impact Events such as the UW Diaper Drive, Career/Life Expo, Book Drive, and United Against Hunger food packing event. These events directly support work happening in the areas of Health, Income, Education and Basic Needs.