SERVICE TO GOON-SITE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESEngage your team and make a difference in our community.United Way has a wide variety of “service to go” volunteer experiences we can bring to you. All events in-clude United Way staff-led logistics, kit packing setup, and a recipient agency speaker. Your time and effort get put to work in our community, as all kit recipients are United Way partner schools and agencies.

Full-Service On-Site Options

Customized Experience - Let us create a unique and personalized opportunity for your organization based on your social impact focus! Minimum cost is $2,000 per event, not including items needed.

Reading Kit ($10/kit) - Help local students by supplying resources such as books, crayons, bookmarks, pens and other essentials needed for learning. Minimum 200 kits.

Shoebox Kit ($10/kit) - Create personal care packages of essential hygiene and self-care supplies for local men, women and children in need. These can be catered to veterans and seniors. Minimum 200 kits.

Dental “Smile” Kit ($10/kit) - Provide children with quality dental care to ensuring overall well-being with kits including a toothbrush, toothbrush cover, toothpaste, floss, timer activity book and crayons. Minimum 200 kits.

Financial Literacy Kit ($10/kit) - Help both children and parents learn to save with kits including a piggy bank, savings worksheets, activities and books and information on where to receive additional financial support. Minimum 200 kits.

4 weeks minimum notice is needed when scheduling or ordering full service projects. All items in kits are subject to change based on availability. Contact us today at 702.892.2321 to plan your experience!

College Readiness Kit ($15/kit) - Support our local high school students as they prepare for college with a backpack, note-book, pens, highlighters, folder, flash drive, and inspirational message. Minimum 200 kits.

SOUTHERN NEVADA’S FUTURE STARTS WITH YOU

July | Stuff the BusHelp local students and teachers start the school year ready for success by donating backpacks and school supplies before the new year begins! Drop off donated supplies at UWSN during the month of July, run a school supply drive or volunteer to assemble backpacks. To learn more, visit uwsn.org/StuffTheBus.

October 4, 2019 | Day of CaringJoin us for the largest one-day volunteer event that embraces the collaboration of organizations and volunteers across Southern Nevada. Volunteer teams of all sizes are welcome to join us and make a difference at local community organizations that need your help. To learn more, visit uwsn.org/caring.

November 1, 2019 | Women’s Leadership Council Suit DriveMake a difference for women in need and donate your gently used women’s professional suits, shoes, and accessories. Drop off items at UWSN during the month of October, run a women’s clothing drive or volunteer at the WLC Suit Drive on November 1, 2019. To learn more, visit uwsn.org/WLCSuitDrive.

November 21, 2019 | Mayors Prayer BreakfastHelp youth build leadership skills while celebrating unity, diversity and community involvement. Elected officials and community leaders join with students and representatives from high schools. To learn more about volunteering to help with event set-up and registration, visit uwsn.org/MPB.

November 2019 | Operation Thanksgiving DinnerPurchase nonperishable Thanksgiving groceries for a family in need and drop them off at United Way of Southern Nevada.

December 2019 | Warm and Fuzzy TreeHelp local homeless youth keep warm during the cold winter months by donating warm clothes, gloves and blankets at UWSN during the month of December or running a “Warm and Fuzzy” drive at your organization.

March 2020 | Nevada Reading WeekJoin us and help inspire the love of reading for local children. Tell stories and read to students during this week of engaging students to promote learning through literacy!

April 2020 | Speed MentoringInspire the next generation of leaders by mentoring local high school students who will become the first in their families to go to college. Share your stories, lessons learned and advice for the future during a Speed Mentoring event!

May 2020 | Stamp Out HungerStamp Out Hunger brings the community together to help underserved families in Southern Nevada by donating food during the nation’s largest food drive. Drop off non-perishable items at UWSN during the the first two weeks of May or run a food drive at your organization.

Ongoing OpportunitiesUWSN Spokesperson OpportunitiesHelp provide important resources to the community and represent UWSN at community resource fairs and workplace campaigns. Receive UWSN spokesperson training and have the opportunity to meet diverse community members at fairs and tabling events throughout our community.

UWSN Office OpportunitiesIf you want to learn more about marketing, obtain essential office skills and experience, or have the opportunity to develop your public speaking skills by delivering workplace campaign presentations, we have several opportunities for you! Volunteers will build their skills and resume and make important community connections.

2019 - 2020 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

For more information contactLayla CarswellVolunteer Manager 702-892-2321 or LaylaC@uwsn.org or visit uwsn.org/volunteer.