Benefits of Using Volunteer Solutions - For Volunteer Managers

Volunteer Solutions offers a free, easy-to-use interface for nonprofits and volunteers.

United Way's Volunteer Solutions database offers many benefits for non-profit organizations and volunteer managers:

• Complete instructions and support from VC staff on how to use the system

• Local system is used by individual volunteers, companies, colleges and universities, and high school students

• Only Kent County opportunities are listed

• Share buttons allow for quick and easy broadcast of opportunities on Facebook, LinkedIn, blogs, etc.

• Opportunities are shared with nearly 2,000 potential volunteers through our monthly eNews and reach many others through our Facebook page and LinkedIn

• Users receive special invitations to submit projects for corporate volunteer days

• Volunteer Solutions opportunities are included on: Points of Light/HandsOn Network websites, All for Good, United We Service, and Volunteer Centers of Michigan

• Create a community of users who participate with the Volunteer Center in solving local issues

• Easily find other volunteer managers you would like to connect with