Community volunteers are needed for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph’s annual allocations process.

According to a news release, through the allocations process, United Way Partner Agencies are evaluated and allocation funding recommendations are made by groups of volunteers.  Volunteers examine agency operations, programs, and finances, and recommend how much money should be allocated to each agency the following year. Recommendations are then presented to the United Way Community Investment Council and United Way Board of Directors for review and final approval. The work of the volunteers ensures that donor dollars are used to achieve the greatest impact in the areas of education, health and financial stability, and that United Way of Greater St. Joseph is accountable to donors.

In 2017, more than 150 volunteers from a variety of backgrounds participated in the United Way Allocations Process.

The volunteers dedicate 10-15 hours of their time over a two month period from mid-March to mid-May reviewing the agencies, listening to presentations, and determining allocation recommendations.  

Anyone interested in volunteering in 2018 can contact Jodi Bloemker at United Way at (816) 364-2381 or [email protected].

For more information, visit stjosephunitedway.org.