KNOX COUNTY – Local volunteerism is the power behind long-lasting change, and United Way of Knox County has long prioritized volunteerism.
Introduction of a new, dynamic online platform will amplify volunteer engagement and impact in Knox County. Nonprofits and other agencies in the area have already started posting their volunteer opportunities, special events and engagement activities online in hopes of increasing the variety of ways for individuals to get involved. This web-based system, which is administrated by United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc. is called “Volunteer Knox” and is available at volunteerknox.com.
With increased visibility and easy ways to sign up, United Way of Knox County’s new platform will do more than just create matches among the service community and private citizens. It will also help to build lasting relationships. Strong relationships between committed volunteers and organizations will ensure that Knox County's service sector will be active for years to come. By easily connecting to committed volunteers, organizations become more resilient.
Partnership is open to community nonprofits, not just limited to United Way Partner Agencies. Opportunities currently listed online include a tax preparation assistance program, assisting office employees and after-school tutoring. The variety of volunteer opportunities may impact community mental and physical health, financial stability and access to education. Users can go to www.VolunteerKnox.com to review volunteer opportunities and respond to these needs.
“We are excited to finally be able to offer this service to Knox County,” said Kelly Brenneman, United Way Executive Director. “Our communities have wanted this for years and, thankfully, technology has now made it affordable.”
United Way’s introduction of Volunteer Knox aligns with statewide efforts. ServeOhio, the Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism, is the administrator of Ohio’s “Get Connected” volunteer-engagement resource. They have awarded grant funding to United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc. to support the project. Galaxy Digital, which hosts the new site, is a software company that supports volunteer centers and organizations across the country, including Get Connected and Volunteer Knox.
For more information about Volunteer Knox, please contact the United Way program director at elizabeth@uwayknox.org or 740-397-5721.
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