Volunteering: You Do Not Have Time Not To
Your time becomes help, hope, and connection
Volunteers sort food, prepare supplies, mentor students, support community events, improve nonprofit spaces, review grants, help families file taxes, and strengthen the relationships that allow Central Texas organizations to serve well.
Choose Your Volunteer Path
How would you like to get involved?
INDIVIDUALS
Tell Us How You Want to Serve
Complete the UWCT volunteer form so the team can learn about your interests, skills, availability, and preferred service opportunities.
OPEN VOLUNTEER FORM →WORKPLACE TEAMS
Serve Together
Engage employees through Day of Caring, drives, event support, mentoring, tax preparation, campaign service, and other team-based opportunities.
CONTACT UWCT →NONPROFIT PARTNERS
Request Volunteer Support
Submit a Day of Caring project or contact UWCT about eligible projects, event assistance, and other needs that volunteers may be able to support.
SUBMIT A PROJECT →Current 2026 Volunteer Opportunity
Day of Caring · Friday, October 2
Join individuals and workplace teams for hands-on projects that strengthen local nonprofit organizations and neighborhoods throughout Central Texas.
Volunteer registration deadline: September 18, 2026
Ways to Make an Impact
Find the kind of service that fits you
Hands-On Projects
Painting, landscaping, cleaning, organizing, repairs, setup, supply preparation, and nonprofit facility projects.
Drives & Donations
Fans, hygiene products, school supplies, holiday gifts, food, and other items responding to seasonal community needs.
Children & Education
Reading, mentoring, youth events, school engagement, literacy support, and opportunities that encourage young people.
Skills-Based Service
Tax preparation, communications, photography, technology, administration, event planning, and professional expertise.
Community Events
Registration, hospitality, setup, breakdown, guest support, activity stations, outreach, and event operations.
Community Leadership
Grant review, campaign leadership, advisory support, advocacy, workplace engagement, and community relationship building.
Volunteers in Action
Many skills. Many causes. One caring community.
Ongoing Mentoring Opportunity
Temple ISD Wildcat Mentors
Give a little time and make a lasting difference. Temple ISD’s program connects adult mentors with students who benefit from encouragement, consistency, and someone helping them think bigger about their future.
The program describes a commitment of approximately two hours each month.
EXPLORE WILDCAT MENTORSServe Throughout the Year
UWCT annual and recurring opportunities
What Happens After You Register?
A simple path from interest to action
Tell UWCT about your interests, skills, contact information, and general availability.
UWCT or a participating organization may share opportunities that align with your interests.
Training, scheduling, age requirements, waivers, screening, or other steps may vary by role.
Follow the project instructions, respect the host organization, and help create a positive experience for everyone involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you volunteer
Do I need special experience?
Not for every opportunity. Some roles welcome general helping hands, while skills-based, mentoring, tax-preparation, or direct-service roles may require training or other qualifications.
Can my workplace volunteer as a team?
Yes. Contact UWCT to discuss team size, preferred dates, skills, project interests, and available opportunities.
Can a nonprofit request volunteers?
Yes. Organizations may submit eligible Day of Caring projects or contact UWCT to discuss other volunteer-support needs.
Are volunteer opportunities available all year?
UWCT lists annual, seasonal, event-based, mentoring, campaign, committee, drive, and recurring opportunities throughout the year. Availability varies.
Who should I contact with questions?
Contact United Way of Central Texas at 254-778-8616 or info@uwct.org.
Your time can become someone else’s turning point
Register your interest, organize your workplace team, or bring UWCT a project that needs caring volunteers.
BECOME A UWCT VOLUNTEER CONTACT UWCTUnited Way of Central Texas · 254-778-8616 · info@uwct.org