United Way Community Builders 

United Way Community Builders was conceived during a United Way strategic planning session that identified building volunteerism as a critical community issue.

Coincidentally, the idea dovetailed with the work of the United Way’s 25th Anniversary Committee, which was established to celebrate the organization’s silver milestone. In addition to the standard celebratory events, the committee was charged with looking forward to the next 25 years. 

As an initiative of the United Way of North Central Massachusetts and Ashoka:  Innovators for the Public,  United Way Community Builders’ mission is to build social capital by engaging the citizens of North Central Massachusetts.

Building a better way

United Way Community Builders strengthens volunteerism by providing tools, awareness and training to community organizations that depend on volunteerism for their success.

United Way Community Builders increases the impact of volunteerism and heightens the volunteer experience for community members, and the people who benefit from their work.

Informing & engaging volunteers

United Way Community Builders informs and engages new volunteers through a host of activities.

Project Volunteer Solutions and Calendar - Powered by an interactive web site that enables individuals and organizations to find volunteer opportunities in our community. 

Conferences, Trainings, and Events - Designed to engage, educate, and inspire individuals and organizations.
 

Celebrating the engaged citizen

United Way Community Builders honors "ordinary" folks doing extraordinary work by recognizing them throughout the year through our Volunteer Spotlight and Community Builders Hammer Awards.

United Way Community Builders is for public, nonprofit, and philanthropic people.

We cannot do it alone.  We owe a special thanks to our corporate partners!