Opportunities From: Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc.

United Way of Racine County Volunteer Opportunities

You can also learn about volunteer opportunities throughout Racine County.

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United Way of Racine County is committed to improving the health, education, financial stability and access to basic needs of every person in our community. Our volunteer-driven community investment process is designed to fund programs that are clearly aligned with United Way’s target outcomes in the area of health, education, financial stability and basic needs.

Our Volunteer Advisory Teams (VATs) lead the process by evaluating program proposals, making funding recommendations and reviewing data to monitor program outcomes.

Become a volunteer advisory team member

We are looking for volunteers to participate on United Way's volunteer advisory teams. Our volunteer advisory teams include: the health team, the education team, the financial stability team, and the essential services team. VAT team members are a critical part of the competitive grant process that funds programs that support United Way’s focus areas of health, education, financial stability and essential services.

VAT volunteers must live or work in Racine County and be available to attend virtual meetings during the January to May funding cycle, with occasional meetings and commitments between June and December. Meetings typically begin at 4 p.m. The total time commitment for each year is approximately 30 hours, and volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment of two years.

Click HERE to register: https://www.unitedwayracine.org/form/vat

 

What is a Walking School Bus? 

The Walking School Bus (WSB) is a partnership between United Way of Racine County and Racine Unified School District offering students a safe and fun way to walk to school with adult supervision. Each "bus" walks along a predetermined route with two adult leaders making various stops along the way to pick up children near their homes and walk them to school. 

Become a Walking School Bus volunteer 

We are seeking volunteers interested in supporting student walking routes to school at Julian Thomas Elementary and Knapp Elementary. Each route will have two adults and you may be required to walk up to two miles. Volunteers can sign up from as little, to as many routes as they would like - once a month is preferred. All volunteers will be trained ahead of time.  All volunteers must be complete a background check approved through the United Way of Racine County. It's a great way to get your steps in, while helping our young people get to school in a safe and fun way!

Questions may be directed to walking school bus coordinator Stuart Wood. 

 
   Why Volunteer? Ensuring students get to school safely lowers the risk of truancy for students and increases attendance. Walking students to school takes the burden of school drop off and pick up off of families who may have conflicting schedules. Volunteers form positive relationships with students and create positive change in their communities. Walking is a great form of exercise for volunteers and students! 

 

Become a volunteer click here: https://www.unitedwayracine.org/wsb-interest

 
When kids read, they succeed.

Through third grade, children learn to read. From fourth grade on, they read to learn. Research shows that third-grade reading proficiency is a powerful predictor of later academic achievement. A student who is not at least moderately successful in reading by the third grade is unlikely to graduate from high school. When kids read, they can succeed.

Schools of Hope, a United Way-led initiative in partnership with Racine Unified School District, local businesses and community members, provides young children with tutors on a regular basis to increase reading achievement in the early grades. Tutoring sessions take place during the school day. All training and supplies are provided. No experience necessary. Tutors are asked to commit to a minimum of 30 minutes per week during the school year (October through May).  

Get more info here: https://www.unitedwayracine.org/schools-hope-frequently-asked-questions

Click here to sign up: https://www.unitedwayracine.org/schools-hope-interest-form

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a national program staffed by local volunteers that provides free preparation and electronic filing of tax returns to Racine County residents. This important service supports low- to moderate-income households and relies on volunteers to do its work.

Volunteers are needed as tax preparers, greeters, and bilingual interpreters. Not all volunteer roles require tax certification. No experience necessary. Free virtual, in-person and web-based training provided. Weekday, evening and weekend shifts available at sites throughout Racine.

For more information and to volunteer, apply at https://www.unitedwayracine.org/vita