United Way of the Greater Capital Region has many volunteer opportunities to fit different interests and schedules. Click a link below to get started:
General volunteer opportunities -- from grant reviewing, to preparing taxes for low- to moderate-income individuals and families
United Way Young Leaders -- Join area young professionals in making a difference! Young Leaders participate in volunteering, social and professional development activities.
College Internships -- Get credit and gain great experience in non-profit business, fundraising and community impact operations.
Women's Fund of the Capital Region -- Join others in helping women and girls be financially independent.
Civic Engagement -- Learn what this new focus means for United Way
Volunteer application -- Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and return it to us via email, fax or mail if you'd like to volunteer.
United Way of the Greater Capital Region held UNITED IN ACTION on Saturday, June 13, 2009. This one-day, hands-on event mobilized teams of volunteers to revitalize two local parks, one in Troy and one in Schenectady. Over 250 volunteers came together to work shoulder to shoulder and make a difference in our communities!
The projects were unique to the needs of each location and when tackled together, yielded tremendous changes to these parks and encourage safe places for families and children to play, learn and gather. Check out pictures to see the volunteers in action!
We would like to thank the sponsors of United In Action who provided the dollars needed to hold such an undertaking. Without their support, United In Action could not have happened and we are truly grateful. Please visit the sponsor page for a full listing.
We would also like to thank and acknowledge our community partners who's time, effort and dedication were integral to the success of this event. We appreciate all that they did for United Way, the volunteers and the community. Thanks goes to Mayors Brian U. Stratton and Harry Tutunjian of Schenectady and Troy, respectively; Carl Olsen and the Schenectady Office of General Services; Bill Mecejka and his crew, The City of Troy; Troy Parks & Recreation; George Rogers and his crew; and Colleen Goldston of Troy Weed & Seed
UNITED IN ACTION was a great example of all that can be accomplished when we LIVE UNITED!
Sponsors Teams Pictures Feedback
Click on the video below to watch Ms. Kim Cardillo, a United Way Community Investment Volunteer and Employee Campaign Manager for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, speak about her experience as a United Way volunteer.
Click on the video below to learn why Ms. Johanna Phillips chooses to spend her time as a Certified Tax Preparer for United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
