Volunteering is one of the best ways to contribute to the overall well-being of our region. You have the chance to learn new skills, make friends, and, most importantly, to share your experience and your willingness to help with those who need it the most.

Volunteering is open to any individual or group who are willing to roll up their sleeves to help make Bucks County, and the greater Delaware Valley region a better place for everyone to live and work. To become involved, link to Volunteer Way Online, or call United Way of Bucks County at 215-949-1660 ext 112.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many people who are eager to volunteer have similar questions about what it will involve. We have a question and answer section below.

1. How do I get started?
Easy! United Way of Bucks County has a collaborative webpage dedicated to connecting volunteers with opportunities in the Delaware Valley Region. It's quick and easy, and you can do it online, right now. Just select this VolunteerWay link, and you'll be on your way. Best of all, by registering with VolunteerWay you can have volunteer email alerts sent to you, and save any opportunities you select so you can view them later.

2. How do I know if volunteering is right for me?
To volunteer all you need is some free time and a willingness to help. Our experience has been the vast majority of people who are drawn to volunteering enjoy it immensely. The best part is, we can easily work around your schedule and your preferences to ensure you are involved with something you will enjoy.

3. What does volunteering really do?
In a word, everything. Without volunteers, United Way and many of its partners and agencies simply could not exist. From community leaders who serve on our board to the thousands of men and women who pitch in and help throughout the city, volunteering makes the difference between hopelessness and hope.

4. What kinds of volunteering are there?

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Search the database of current opportunities in the Delaware Valley.

OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

Would you like to help decide how United Way invests community resources?
Please email PauletteG@uwbucks.org with your contact and brief biographical information (i.e. resume, other community involvment, areas of interest, etc). We will do our best to match volunteers with appropriate opportunities.

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