Volunteer
Volunteers at United Way of Oakville are essential to the very heart and soul of the organization. The success of UWO’s annual campaigns depends greatly on volunteers in the workplace and community that help raise awareness and resources.
Volunteering provides each of us with unique benefits and insight into our community. By donating your time to United Way of Oakville you will have the opportunity to help build a stronger community and discover new paths to both personal and professional development.
Our Volunteers represent the diversity of Oakville, from all age groups, cultures, abilities, and backgrounds. There are many ways in which to volunteer:
United Way of Oakville is led by a group of senior volunteers elected to oversee the vision and strategic direction of the organization.
The role of the board is to establish organizational policies, focus on long-term goals, evaluate CEO performance and manage funds in a fiscally responsible manner. Board members must live or work in Oakville, be knowledgeable about the community, be organized and have valuable experience in labour, business, government, or the voluntary sector. The term is three years. Attendance to monthly board meetings is mandatory as well as availability to participate in United Way events.
Get Involved as a board member by contacting Barbara Burton, CEO, at (905) 845-5571, ext. 222 or e-mail barbara@uwoakville.org
The Campaign Cabinet is a leading force in the development of annual campaign strategies for United Way of Oakville and is comprised of a group of experienced volunteers holding a variety of senior positions in the private and public sector in Oakville.
This cabinet develops an integrated annual campaign plan, motivates and monitors resources executing the plan, conducts fundraising visits to prospects, champions the campaign in its own workplace and participates in cabinet meetings and key events. The Campaign cabinet members must hold a senior position in the private or public sector in Oakville and offer a commitment of at least one year.
Get Involved with Campaign Cabinet by contacting Dawn Essoe, Director of Resource Development at (905) 845-5571, ext. 235, or e-mail dawn@uwoakville.org.
Each year, members of the Community Impact Cabinet (CIC) review agency funding applications, make funding recommendations and create policies related to the process. Members must be team-players, with strong analytical skills and exhibit creative-thinking and knowledge of the health and social services sector. CIC members are expected to attend monthly meetings and UWO events.
Get Involved with the Community Impact Cabinet by contacting Chandra Hardeen, Director of Community Impact at (905) 845-5571, ext. 227 or by email at chandra@uwoakville.org
United Way of Oakville relies on volunteers from our community to assess the agencies applying for funding
Role:
- Review two or three of the funding applications submitted by agencies
- Work as part of a team in assessing agencies against criteria
- Meet with individuals from the agencies that you are assessing (where necessary)
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the health and social service sector in Oakville is an asset
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to function effectively as a team member
- Individuals with financial expertise particularly encouraged
- Live or work in Oakville
Commitment:
- Training is provided and this is a short-term intensive volunteer opportunity lasting mid-November to the end of January each year
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Chandra Hardeen, Director of Community Impact at (905) 845-5571, ext. 227 or by email at chandra@uwoakville.org
Role
- Provide input for United Way of Oakville's community Leadership fundraising Program which seeks to acquire donors willing to contribute at the Leadership level ($1000 or more)
Qualifications
- Comfort in calling and/or meeting donors and prospective donors to discuss their philanthropic giving
- Ability to identify prospective donors
- Must contribute at the Leadership level ($1000 or more)
Commitment
- Attend an orientation and training session with United Way
- Attend prospect identification meeting
- Attend one committee meeting in June, September, and January
- Attend recognition event(s) where possible
- Approximately one hour per week required during campaign season
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Dawn Essoe
Director, Resource Development at (905) 845-5571, ext. 235 or by email at dawn@uwoakville.org
Role
- Participate in the organization, preparation and implementation of United Way's wide variety of special events e.g. golf tournament, awards dinner, campaign kick-off
Qualification
- Willingness to undertake a wide variety of activities relevant to organizing and implementing events
- Be available to attend the events and participate in the activities leading up to them
Commitment
- Varies with nature of event
- Events are often held in the evening and/or on the weekend
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact CarolAnn Barton, Manager, Communications & Marketing at (905) 845-5571, ext. 239 or by email at carolann@uwoakville.org
United Way of Oakville's Training and Consulting (T&C) Program is an affordable training, consulting and information service offered to staff and volunteers in the non-profit social services sector. Relevant and timely topics are delivered through a volunteer team of community minded individuals with expertise in areas including Board development, fundraising, strategic planning, Human Resources Management, Communications and Marketing, and Leadership Skill Development.
United Way of Oakville is continually seeking volunteer facilitators/consultants which will allow us to enhance this vital community capacity building opportunity.
If you are interested in volunteering your expertise please contact Angele Wilson, Manager, Training and Consulting at angele@uwoakville.org or (905)845-5571 ext 233.
