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2009 Day of Caring

The 2009 Day of Caring will be held on September 11, 2009, corresponding with the national Day of Service recently signed into law by President Obama.  Registration is currently open for non-profit organizations to submit projects.   

Please click here to download the Agency Project Request form.  For your convenience, you can save the form on your computer and return it by email or you can print it and mail or fax it in.  Forms are due on June 19, 2009.  If you have any questions, please contact Jane Royer at 616.752.8603.

Find volunteer opportunities now!

Volunteer Solutions is a free online matching system for volunteers, nonprofit organizations and opportunities throughout Kent County. There’s something to match everyone’s interests and talents. Volunteer Solutions makes it easy for individuals, students, families and employees to link with opportunities for service.

Non-Profit Organizations

Non-profit organizations can post volunteer needs, including one-time and ongoing opportunities, for free.

About Heart of West Michigan United Way’s Volunteer Center

Heart of West Michigan United Way’s Volunteer Center is committed to linking volunteer groups with opportunities to serve the community, empowering agencies to use volunteers effectively and advocating for volunteerism resulting in an increased number of volunteers involved in the community. Our goal is to generate resources to build a stronger community and improve lives.

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Need more information?

You can also call United Way’s 2-1-1 or 459-2255 if you’d like additional information about individual volunteer opportunities. If you are a company seeking group volunteer opportunities, please call 752-8603. 

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