Our Annual Report - United Way of Pierce County

Volunteer to
make a difference.
Volunteer Center
Throughout Pierce County, there are hundreds of
agencies and organizations that need help. United Way
of Pierce County’s Volunteer Center connects people with
opportunities to serve, creating a way for them to share
their time and talents with others. We offer volunteer
opportunities for individuals, families, youth, seniors,
and large or small groups from businesses, schools,
churches, service clubs and any other groups with a
desire to serve our community.
Success Achieved
- Connected 592 individuals with 157 different
nonprofit organizations through our website
- Connected 367 volunteers to volunteer opportunities
by phone or in person
- Coordinated 43 group projects engaging 706
volunteers in 2,824 hours of service
- Coordinated and managed 19 ACT NOW projects,
engaging 98 volunteers in 392 hours of service
Youth United
United Way of Pierce County’s Youth United program
offers a variety of ways to connect youth with meaningful
volunteer opportunities. By volunteering time and
services, they discover and develop skills, apply academic
knowledge through service and learning activities, receive
recognition for their efforts and have fun helping others.
Success Achieved
- Youth United engaged 42 student leaders through
Youth Leadership Councils resulting in 145 hours
of service
- Youth United engaged 115 students in 20 service
projects resulting in 452 hours of service. This
includes projects commemorating the following days
of service:
- Make a Difference Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Youth United in partnership with 36 high schools in
all 15 school districtics in Pierce County recognized
554 students with their Varsity Letter in Community
Service. The average number of community hours
per students was 225 hours
- Youth United educated approximately 1,000
students about youth volunteerism and United Way
through volunteer fairs and classroom visits
Back to School Homeless Teen Backpack Project
Make a Difference Day