Workplace Volunteering

United Way is the best way to help the most people. Volunteering through United Way enhances employee engagement and team building while offering opportunities for skill development, networking, and positively impacting the community. TOGETHER, we provide help, hope and opportunity to Berks Countians. Good things happen when and it Starts with U!

For more information please contact Darby Wiekrykas at darbyw@uwberks.org or 610-685-4574

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Seasonal Opportunities

Discover how your organization can make a difference by volunteering with United Way. Utilize our opportunities and resources throughout the year, each designed to help you contribute to community needs, develop skills, and build connections.

      • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
      • Big Cheese
      • Youth Summer Volunteer Guide
      • Day of Caring
      • Holiday Guide

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DIY Kits

Kits are a great way for organizations to volunteer. They can be assembled by employee and community teams, or through a donation drive followed by a coordinated group project to assemble them.

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“ This is a great program for Veterans and those who are struggling.  It is so good to see that there are organizations like the United Way.  It also feels good to work for a company that has relationships with these organizations.”

Joe Alexander

Penske Transportation Solutions