It takes money to solve Indian River ’s most critical issues. But, it also takes focus, creativeness, and willing hearts and hands to get results. It takes you and thousands like you who donate valuable time, talent and treasure to build a stronger and safer community.

You may think volunteering means picking up a paintbrush, planting trees, or working in a soup kitchen. But many nonprofits need professional services like answering phones, writing a business plan, doing their books, developing a web site, board governance, or software training.

Volunteering is one of the best ways to contribute to the overall well-being of our region. You have the chance to learn new skills, make friends, and, most importantly, to share your experience and your willingness to help with those who need it the most.

Volunteering is open to any individual or group who are willing to roll up their sleeves to help make the Indian River County a better place for everyone to live. To become involved contact one of our partner agencies or call our United Way IRC Volunteer Coordinator, Eve Balance at 772-567-8900.

Without volunteers, United Way and many of its partners and agencies simply could not exist. From community leaders who serve on our board to the thousands of men and women who pitch in and help throughout the county, volunteering is what matters.

Investing in Our Community

Each Spring, more than 100 volunteers and local residents come together to make funding recommendations for each of the programs United Way supports.  These volunteers review funding proposals, conduct site visits of non-profit organizations, and ultimately recommend where United Way dollars should be invested in the community.  That process, officially called the Citizen’s Review Process, ensures that each United Way funded program is effective, efficient and producing real results – results that matter.  To become a community investment volunteer, contact Eve Balance at 772-567-8900.

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