Volunteer

Become a Volunteer in Berks County

Unite for Change

From volunteering your time to donating items local organizations need, we’re here to connect you. Explore some of the ways you can join others in the United Way network to give back to the community in Berks County.

“Volunteering allows you to be immediately taken out of your own issues and transformed into bettering your community.”

Grace Smith

“UW does a great job of setting a framework for someone who wants to be efficient as they donate their time and money.”

Chris & Meredith Marrella

Three United Way of Berks County volunteers wearing bright orange safety vests smile while holding donated food items in a large warehouse. The group includes two women and a man, all holding various yellow food boxes and jars. In the background, tall industrial shelves are stacked high with pallets of canned goods and supplies.

Want to Volunteer?

Volunteer opportunities meeting a variety of needs and interests are available throughout Berks County. Search our extensive database to find the match that’s right for you. 

Search Volunteer opportunities

Three United Way of Berks County volunteers wearing bright orange safety vests smile while holding donated food items in a large warehouse. The group includes two women and a man, all holding various yellow food boxes and jars. In the background, tall industrial shelves are stacked high with pallets of canned goods and supplies.

Looking for Volunteers?

Post your opportunities on our free online portal. Get started at the link below. If you need assistance, please contact Madison Spence-Moore at madisons@uwberks.org.

Volunteer Admin Login

Gemini said Two United Way of Berks County volunteers, a man in a blue shirt and a woman in a snakeskin print top, stand smiling outdoors next to a blue handtruck loaded with several cardboard boxes and bags filled with items.

Want to Donate Items?

Volunteer opportunities meeting a variety of needs and interests are available throughout Berks County. Search our extensive database to find the match that’s right for you. 

Donate Your Items

An adult volunteer and a young student work together at a wooden table as part of the Ready.Set.READ! program. A black tote bag with the program's logo sits in the foreground, while the background shows colorful library bookshelves. The student is focused on a worksheet while the tutor observes, with a small whiteboard nearby showing the words "music notes."

Want to support literacy?

Early literacy is key to future success in life. Help kids in our community become better readers by volunteering with Ready.Set.READ!

Support the Love of Reading