Volunteering is a great way to bring our communities’ together. We are the connector and convener in our community. By you connecting with volunteer opportunities, you are supporting area nonprofits, so we are able to continue serving Eastern Iowa’s greatest needs.
Through the connecting power of United Way, your impact as a volunteer mobilizes area nonprofits to continue serving our community’s greatest needs.
UWECI has four volunteer centers in Linn, Jones, Cedar, and Benton Counties that connect individuals, agencies, and organizations with resources to strengthen volunteer programs in Eastern Iowa.
We organize VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) to assist income-eligible individuals in the community with completing their taxes. Volunteers make a significant impact each year with the time they give.
Every year in May, 1000+ volunteers throughout Eastern Iowa come together, roll up their sleeves, and provide a much-needed workforce to complete half or full-day projects in support of our area non-profits.
UWECI’s Workplace Volunteer Council is a coalition of socially minded corporate partners that collaborate to promote and foster a culture of employee volunteerism in our community.
Your Time for Art event recognizes outstanding volunteers in our community with several awards. It also gives attendees the opportunity to participate in a silent auction to bid volunteer hours (instead of dollars) on local artwork.
Our Corporate Volunteer experiences address critical needs in our community by inviting corporate groups to volunteer with area non-profits or to participate in a large group volunteer kit build. We provide levels of support depending on the needs of your company.