The dollars raised by local volunteers are allocated by local volunteers, based on in-depth analysis of the areas of greatest human need in our community. Today, United Way is addressing a broader spectrum of community needs more than any other institution. Community-wide planning and coordination. In addition to funding programs directly, United Way also plays a critical role in the planning and coordination of human-services delivery in the overall community. The Human Services Roundtable is designed to coordinate and integrate the efforts of all local human-services providers, both public and private, and to develop better ways to measure their actual benefit to individuals, families and our community.
Volunteers are by far the most important element in meeting community needs.
The United Way of the Midlands encourages and supports volunteerism in many areas, through a variety of partnerships and initiatives. A major volunteer service at United Way is the Volunteer Resource Center , which promotes and encourages volunteerism through recruitment, referral, training and recognition, as well as several other programs. The Volunteer Resource Center is a United Way-funded program that coordinates volunteer opportunities throughout the community. United Way of America is a national trade association created to serve independent, local United Ways by providing necessary services at a very low cost. These services include training for staff and volunteers, national publicity, campaign materials, and program and service data.