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We need you to help improve lives, build a stronger community, and create meaningful opportunities for people to prosper.

For 100+ years, United Way of Greater Houston (UWGH) has brought together diverse partners and approaches to get to the root of complex challenges holding people back. Guided by research and data, United Way invests in high-quality programs to create the opportunity for individuals and families in the Greater Houston community to thrive. We do this by leading, serving, influencing, and convening the nonprofit social services sector to deliver quality services with exceptional outcomes.

The Investment Funding Process ensures the sound investment of funds entrusted to us by generous donors. United Way Investment Volunteers provide insight and input that will influence funding decisions for the upcoming three-year funding cycle. Here you can find additional information about UWGH, the Integrated Client Journey (ICJ) and ALICE.

  • What is the commitment?

    Review a set of funding applications to assess alignment with United Way of Greater Houston’s Single Investment Process.  This is primarily independent work and flexible to your schedule.

    Timeframe: April – June 2024
    Total Volunteer Hours: 10-15 hours

  • What will I gain from this experience?

    1. Be a voice for your community
    2. Take an active role in UWGH’s investment process to ensure community members have access to services to help ALICE move the needle from surviving to thriving
    3. Deepen your knowledge of community needs and resources
    4. Connect with other like-minded community members

    We need you to help us bring this work to life!

  • How can I get involved? 

    Volunteer activities will be mostly virtual through 2024 with a possibility of in-person meetings for volunteer training and a follow-up meeting.  Volunteers will need regular access to a computer or tablet to participate in trainings, meetings, and to complete their volunteer work.

    Returning volunteers (2021): please email communitybuilder@unitedwayhouston.org to let us know you’re interested and we’ll assist with accessing your profile.

    New volunteers: Apply online today!

  • I’m interested, but have questions!

    View a recording of the general information session we held on March 20, 2024 HERE.

    More questions?  Email us at communitybuilder@unitedwayhouston.org.