Volunteer with United Way
Be a part of something bigger with United Way! Your involvement, big or small, makes a real difference in our community.
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Do Local Good
Volunteer with United Way and join a movement of changemakers who are passionate about our community and want to make a positive difference in the Edmonton region. Get involved in volunteer opportunities in areas such as mental health and connection, child and youth support, education, financial empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and so much more! If you want to help us build a community where no one is left behind, sign up for one of our current volunteer opportunities.
Why Volunteer?
Ready to make a difference? Join our volunteer team today and help create a community where everyone can thrive. If you don't find an opportunity that meets your interests, fill out our Volunteer Form and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on new opportunities!
Make a difference
Help change the lives of those who need it most through direct action.
Build connections
Connect with people who share your interests and values.
Discover your purpose
Find new meaning and discover your true passions.
Learn new skills
Discover new skills that can change lives and improve your own.
Advance your career
Improve job skills such as communication and problem-solving.
Improve your health
Give back to foster a healthier, more balanced state of well-being.
Explore Current Opportunities
Throughout the month of May
Deliver and pick up donation boxes to help bring summer essentials to kids who need them most.
Ongoing
Help high school students build real-world money management skills with United Way’s Financial Reality Check! This hands-on budgeting simulation challenges students to navigate financial decisions, problem-solve, and think critically about spending their money wisely.
Ongoing
A poverty simulation is a powerful experience where participants live a ‘month’ as a low-income family to foster empathy and gain a deeper understanding of poverty.
Help us prepare for upcoming poverty simulations by re-building all materials and packages for the activity. Volunteers may also be invited to support event set up, fill the role of a service provider during the simulation, or help with wrap up.
Contact us to learn more.
Ongoing
Join a dynamic movement of young community-builders in their 20s and 30s who unite in their passion for community and social justice and aim to drive meaningful change through United Way.
Not sure which opportunity is right for you?
Fill out this form below, and we’ll help you choose a day and time that works for you, and the agency.
More ways to engage
Use your unique skills and expertise to deepen your involvement with the community you love and make a lasting difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors.
United Way Cabinets
Maximize your social impact in a way that aligns with your goals and interests
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Heartland Challenge
Provide your employees with a greater connection to Alberta’s Heartland community.
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Workplace Campaigns
Energize your workplace, strengthen employee engagement, and create a sense of community.
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Connect with our Volunteer Engagement Team
If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to learn more about volunteering with United Way, reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Team.
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