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Day of Caring 2019 Recap

5 Health Benefits of Volunteering

How Anchorage Volunteers

People who spend time on others are more likely to feel they have more time themselves.

If you're anything like me, your schedule is already pretty jam-packed, so it might be difficult for me to convince you to carve out some free time for volunteering. Yet researchers from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Yale's School of Management and Harvard Business School found that people who spend time on others are more likely to feel they have more time themselves. Check out the link to the Huffington Post article on our blog

Volunteerism. An inspiration to others.

Imagine if we all volunteered for the causes that we're passionate about. Your story can be what helps someone else raise their hand to lend a hand.

June Featured Volunteer Opportunity: Be a Mentor!

United Way is currently in need of mentors in our pilot schools. If you can give a little time, it'll make a whole lot of difference.

The Newest and Best Way to Make an Impact

Get Connected is an easy-to-use web-based platform that matches the right donors, advocates, and volunteers with the right opportunities in our neighborhoods. Use Get Connected to find ways to give your unused materials and household items to agencies in need of donations, advocate for causes that require your passionate voice, and volunteer your time in ways that make a real difference.