Volunteer: Feed the Community! UWPV Pantry Shift #2Volunteers are the reason our pantries function. We need volunteers every Tuesday to assist with pantry tasks. Volunteers will help with: -packing bags -handing out food to consumers -registering new clients -checking people in -breaking down boxes -cleaning up at close -other tasks as assigned Volunteers can be any age as long as parents feel it is appropriate. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Volunteers are the reason our pantries function. We need volunteers every Tuesday to assist with pantry tasks. Volunteers will help with: -packing bags -handing out food to consumers -registering new clients -checking people in -breaking down boxes -cleaning up at close -other tasks as assigned Volunteers can be any age as long as parents feel it is appropriate. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 01103 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Fundraise for Donations to Food PantryVolunteers can organize their own unique fund raiser to help UWPV respond to the threats to SNAP benefits. Your donation will go directly into purchasing food for our pantry and micro pantries to get food into hands now. You can go directly to our page and donate, or create a fundraiser and donate the proceeds to the United Way of Pioneer Valley. Successful fundraisers have been -bake sales -raffles -school initiatives Reach out to Alexandra Maggio for help organizing a fundraiser. amaggio@uwpv.org Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Volunteers can organize their own unique fund raiser to help UWPV respond to the threats to SNAP benefits. Your donation will go directly into purchasing food for our pantry and micro pantries to get food into hands now. You can go directly to our page and donate, or create a fundraiser and donate the proceeds to the United Way of Pioneer Valley. Successful fundraisers have been -bake sales -raffles -school initiatives Reach out to Alexandra Maggio for help organizing a fundraiser. amaggio@uwpv.org Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Nov 30, 2025 Zip Code: 01103 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Organize a Food DriveVolunteers in the local community are welcome to donate food items to the United Way of Pioneer Valley. Our pantry volunteers will sort and get the items directly to the consumers who utilize the pantry. Items that are useful are nonperishable items, can openers plus items such as oil, salt, pepper and ketchup. Food donations must be dropped off to the United Way of Pioneer Valley on Fridays. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Volunteers in the local community are welcome to donate food items to the United Way of Pioneer Valley. Our pantry volunteers will sort and get the items directly to the consumers who utilize the pantry. Items that are useful are nonperishable items, can openers plus items such as oil, salt, pepper and ketchup. Food donations must be dropped off to the United Way of Pioneer Valley on Fridays. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 1, 2025 Zip Code: 01103 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Feed the Community! Help at the Food Pantry on Thursdays in Holyoke! (Shift 2)Assist the United Way of Pioneer Valley by handing out food items in our Service Center Pantry! Engage with the community and make a difference. Work to sort, package and give out shelf stable items, meat, dairy and produce. Do good and feel good in this fast paced, welcoming environment! Shift 2: Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Assist the United Way of Pioneer Valley by handing out food items in our Service Center Pantry! Engage with the community and make a difference. Work to sort, package and give out shelf stable items, meat, dairy and produce. Do good and feel good in this fast paced, welcoming environment! Shift 2: Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:30pm Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 01040 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Feed the Community- Volunteer at UWPV's Holyoke PantryVolunteers will help hand out pre-bagged food to consumers as they pass through the pantry line. You will directly make an impact in the local community! Tasks include: -Handing out food -restocking shelves -checking in people -registering new people -breaking down boxes -other tasks as assigned volunteers can be any age as long as volunteers under 18 are allowed to volunteer by their parent. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Volunteers will help hand out pre-bagged food to consumers as they pass through the pantry line. You will directly make an impact in the local community! Tasks include: -Handing out food -restocking shelves -checking in people -registering new people -breaking down boxes -other tasks as assigned volunteers can be any age as long as volunteers under 18 are allowed to volunteer by their parent. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 01040 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Feed the Community! Volunteer at UWPV's Springfield PantryVolunteers sign up to work in our pantry during open hours. volunteers will be directly assisting the public as they come through the pantry line. Tasks include: -handing out prebagged food items -restocking shelves -registering new people -checking people in at the front desk -breaking down boxes -any other pantry tasks as needs Volunteers can be any age as long as parents for youth under 18 deem it appropriate volunteer work. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Volunteers sign up to work in our pantry during open hours. volunteers will be directly assisting the public as they come through the pantry line. Tasks include: -handing out prebagged food items -restocking shelves -registering new people -checking people in at the front desk -breaking down boxes -any other pantry tasks as needs Volunteers can be any age as long as parents for youth under 18 deem it appropriate volunteer work. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 01103 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Community Workshop; Family Volunteer Opportunity-Build Gifts for Youth This Holiday SeasonLet’s Make Volunteerism a New Family Tradition Join United Way of Pioneer Valley for our very first Community Workshop — a hands-on volunteer event designed for families to give back together. All ages are welcome! At this heartwarming community gathering, families will roll up their sleeves to create kits for youth this holiday season. Kits will be distributed to local organizations and youth programs who have specifically asked UWPV to support youth in their programs/services. What can you make? -Arts and craft kits (Express creativity with kits that include items like beads, gimp, paint, clay) -Activity kits (entertaining minds with Lego builds, games and brain teasers) -Buddy Backpacks (backpacks with nutritious food for students to bring home during school vacation when school breakfast and lunch is unavailable.) Help UWPV meet our goal is 600 kits, 200 of each kind of kit! UWPV will supply ALL the items for the kits ONE REGISTRATION PER FAMILY PLEASE: one registration means you are signing up to build 10 kits. *the event will run three hours from 3-6pm, however, families can show up at any time during those three hours to build their kits. (For reference: a family of four can build 10 kits in about 30 minutes) Contact Alexandra Maggio at amaggio@uwpv.org for questions. This event is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $20 per family to help us continue supporting the programs that strengthen our community all year long. Because when families come together to volunteer, Community Starts Here. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Let’s Make Volunteerism a New Family Tradition Join United Way of Pioneer Valley for our very first Community Workshop — a hands-on volunteer event designed for families to give back together. All ages are welcome! At this heartwarming community gathering, families will roll up their sleeves to create kits for youth this holiday season. Kits will be distributed to local organizations and youth programs who have specifically asked UWPV to support youth in their programs/services. What can you make? -Arts and craft kits (Express creativity with kits that include items like beads, gimp, paint, clay) -Activity kits (entertaining minds with Lego builds, games and brain teasers) -Buddy Backpacks (backpacks with nutritious food for students to bring home during school vacation when school breakfast and lunch is unavailable.) Help UWPV meet our goal is 600 kits, 200 of each kind of kit! UWPV will supply ALL the items for the kits ONE REGISTRATION PER FAMILY PLEASE: one registration means you are signing up to build 10 kits. *the event will run three hours from 3-6pm, however, families can show up at any time during those three hours to build their kits. (For reference: a family of four can build 10 kits in about 30 minutes) Contact Alexandra Maggio at amaggio@uwpv.org for questions. This event is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $20 per family to help us continue supporting the programs that strengthen our community all year long. Because when families come together to volunteer, Community Starts Here. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 6, 2025 Zip Code: 01105 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Community Workshop Set Up HelpAssist the United Way of Pioneer Valley staff to set up for the Community Workshop Event! 1:00pm-3:00pm at Tower Square in Springfield. Volunteers will assist with: setting up tables putting up signage setting up items for packing creating Santa's workshop Volunteers can be any age, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers should wear close toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Parking: Volunteers can park in MGM parking garage for free and walk the two blocks to Tower Square. Volunteers can also park behind the TD Bank building in the gated lot for free, or find street parking. Tower square parking garage is also available at weekend rates. However, White Lion will validate parking in Tower Square garage if food/drinks are purchased. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Assist the United Way of Pioneer Valley staff to set up for the Community Workshop Event! 1:00pm-3:00pm at Tower Square in Springfield. Volunteers will assist with: setting up tables putting up signage setting up items for packing creating Santa's workshop Volunteers can be any age, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers should wear close toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Parking: Volunteers can park in MGM parking garage for free and walk the two blocks to Tower Square. Volunteers can also park behind the TD Bank building in the gated lot for free, or find street parking. Tower square parking garage is also available at weekend rates. However, White Lion will validate parking in Tower Square garage if food/drinks are purchased. Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 6, 2025 Zip Code: 01105 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Community Workshop Clean UPAssist the United Way of Pioneer Valley staff to clean up the Community Workshop event. Volunteers can be any age, as long as anyone under 16 is accompanied by an adult. Volunteers will assist in: breaking down tables picking up and disposing of trash moving boxes taking down decorations moving items back to United Way offices This opportunity is from 6-8pm after the packing event so we can leave the Tower Square atrium how we found it! Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Assist the United Way of Pioneer Valley staff to clean up the Community Workshop event. Volunteers can be any age, as long as anyone under 16 is accompanied by an adult. Volunteers will assist in: breaking down tables picking up and disposing of trash moving boxes taking down decorations moving items back to United Way offices This opportunity is from 6-8pm after the packing event so we can leave the Tower Square atrium how we found it! Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 6, 2025 Zip Code: 01105 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Board Service OpportunityStatus: Actively looking to fill 3 vacant spots on the board Desirable Traits: marketing professional, nonprofit finance experience, HR professional Other Information: UWPV is actively recruiting board and committee members. If you are interested in learning more about board service at UWPV please contact Megan Moynihan Contact: Megan Moynihan mmoynihan@uwpv.org Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Status: Actively looking to fill 3 vacant spots on the board Desirable Traits: marketing professional, nonprofit finance experience, HR professional Other Information: UWPV is actively recruiting board and committee members. If you are interested in learning more about board service at UWPV please contact Megan Moynihan Contact: Megan Moynihan mmoynihan@uwpv.org Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01103 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Prep WorkPreparing produce bags and various preparations Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Preparing produce bags and various preparations Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01016 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Create Hygiene Kits and Drop them off at our Pantry!Collect or purchase mini toothpaste, wet wipes, mouth wash, tooth brushes, combs, soap. Put one of each item into a plastic bags and deliver all the kits to our pantry to be handed out to consumers! Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Collect or purchase mini toothpaste, wet wipes, mouth wash, tooth brushes, combs, soap. Put one of each item into a plastic bags and deliver all the kits to our pantry to be handed out to consumers! Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01103 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fundraise for an Organization of Your Choice!Want to give to an organization but maybe do not have the time or are not the right age to volunteer with them yet? A great way to utilize your skills and still make a contribution is to host a fundraiser of your choice and donate to an agency! You and some friends could host a bake sale, carwash or get donations from your school or place of work. Then give that donation to an agency so that they can use it for services to the public! Get creative! No gift is too small! Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Want to give to an organization but maybe do not have the time or are not the right age to volunteer with them yet? A great way to utilize your skills and still make a contribution is to host a fundraiser of your choice and donate to an agency! You and some friends could host a bake sale, carwash or get donations from your school or place of work. Then give that donation to an agency so that they can use it for services to the public! Get creative! No gift is too small! Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01103 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Group Volunteering In Pioneer ValleyDo you have a group of people looking to make an impact in the community? Whether you are a company, school group, social group or family and friends, contact the United Way of Pioneer Valley's Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement; Ali Maggio- she knows where to go! The United Way will connect your group with a nonprofit in the area that needs your help. We will work with your interests, needs and group size to find the right fit for you! Call and get impactful! 413-693-0212 Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Do you have a group of people looking to make an impact in the community? Whether you are a company, school group, social group or family and friends, contact the United Way of Pioneer Valley's Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement; Ali Maggio- she knows where to go! The United Way will connect your group with a nonprofit in the area that needs your help. We will work with your interests, needs and group size to find the right fit for you! Call and get impactful! 413-693-0212 Agency: United Way of Pioneer Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 01103 Allow Groups: No |