United Way's Volunteer Center - 263-3821

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    Connects people with opportunities to serve
  • Builds capacity for effective volunteering
  • Promotes volunteering
  • Leads strategic initiatives that mobilize volunteers

The Volunteer Center at United Way has served the community of Anchorage and the State of Alaska since 1984.  A member in good standing of the Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network, the Center adheres to the National Standards of Excellence set forth by the Foundation.  The Center's Director, Sue Brogan, is also Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) since 1995.  

Connecting People With Opportunities To Serve

United Way is led by the community it serves.  Hundreds of community volunteers perform a variety of necessary roles, lending their time and expertise to assist United Way staff with organizational management, fundraising, marketing, and technology as well as carefully investing donor contributions.  This work is all focused on carrying out the mission of United Way - to make lasting, measurable changes in community conditions that improve lives.

Volunteer opportunities can be submitted to the Center for publication and distribution. Submit listing in writing, by fax at 263-3801 or email sbrogan@ak.org. A complete listing can be found on the “Current Volunteer Opportunities” page at this site. 

To Post an Opportunity go to the section and complete and submit the form.  You are welcome to submit as many and as often as your needs dictate.  The Volunteer Center encourages all to engage and be an active participant in the life of our community.

 

Building Capacity For Effective Volunteering

The Volunteer Center serves the community and state of Alaska by providing or partnering to provide a range of technical assistance support on volunteer management through consultations, workshops and training.  Worksessions developed by the Volunteer Center and facilitated through the Foraker Group (www.forakergroup.org) include the following classes:

Volunteer Development - 2 Hour Sessions

  • Effective Volunteer Recruitment
  • Advanced Volunteer Retention
  • Volunteers and Special Events - Section 1 - Planning and Retention
  • Volunteers and Special Events - Section 2 - Management and Recognition

Volunteer Development - 4 Hour Session

  • Developing a Volunteer Program
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Promoting Volunteerism

The Volunteer Center, United Way of Anchorage celebrates the volunteers in Anchorage by partnering with and coordinating efforts that include individuals, youth, and our business community.  Congratulations to the 2007 Golden Heart Volunteer Service Award winners recognized at the annual lunch held April 17, 2007. Volunteer Service Awards were given to the following groups or individuals on Page 1, Page 2, and Page 3 of the program.  A very special thank you to BP who has since 1981, provided the funding for the Golden Heart Awards Luncheon.

 

Leading Strategic Initiatives That Mobilize Volunteers

GIFT - Giving From the Heart (GIFT) is a community holiday outreach event designed to provide one stop holiday assistance for Anchorage area families and individuals with special needs. Each family served through GIFT receives toys for their children and a food basket.  Partnering agencies of GIFT include United Way of Anchorage, Catholic Social Services, The Salvation Army, and US Marine Corps Toys for Tots, Food Bank of Alaska, Lutheran Social Services.

Day of Caring - United Way of Anchorage’s Day of Caring mobilizes volunteers from businesses and organizations to work on projects for non-profit organizations. Established in 1992 by United Way, Day of Caring provides an opportunity for volunteers to experience the needs and services provided through health and human service agencies.  The 2005 Day of Caring was held on September 14th, 2005 and recorded over 800 volunteers performing 82 projects that benefit ed 39 separate health and human service agencies.  The 2006 Day of Caring is slated for September 13, 2006.  Interested company or agency participants can contact sbrogan@ak.org for more information.