Investment Volunteer Opportunity
You can play an active role in distributing funds.
Ever wonder how we invest in nonprofit programs? Because United Way’s mission is to meet the needs of the community, we enlist the help of community volunteers. Apply today to be one of more than 130 volunteers who review nonprofit program investment applications and make funding recommendations – making sure United Way contributions do the most good.
FEEL LIKE DOING SOME GOOD?
Opportunity on the Plains, our annual fall investment cycle, is a critical piece to the work of United Way of the Plains. It allows volunteers who are passionate about our work to advance health, youth opportunity, and financial security the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for our neighbors here in south-central Kansas. We invite you to apply to become a volunteer and engage in an objective process that drives lasting change in the community.
What to expect
Volunteers will serve approximately 12 hours. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
- A virtual training will be held over the lunch hour on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
- Four to six hours are spent reviewing and ranking applications.
- Up to six hours are spent serving on a panel to develop funding recommendations that will go to the United Way of the Plains board of directors.
BECOME AN INVESTMENT VOLUNTEER
At this time, the application for 2026 investment volunteers has closed. If you would like to be notified when the volunteer application period opens for the next funding cycle, contact Amy Hawley, United Way of the Plains Volunteer Engagement Manager, at ahawley@unitedwapylains.org or (316) 267‑1321, ext. 4217.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Amy Hawley, United Way of the Plains Volunteer Engagement Manager, at ahawley@unitedwapylains.org or (316) 267‑1321, ext. 4217.
