Purpose: Head of the Lakes United Way (HLUW) Community Impact Committee members provide volunteer service for community projects throughout the year, oversee HLUW’s Community Investment Process (grantmaking), maintain relationships with community partners and support HLUW’s internal initiatives. As a member, you are an ambassador and advocate of United Way.
Responsibilities:
1. Serve as a volunteer for community projects identified by the committee.
2. Help plan and execute the following HLUW initiatives and events:
- Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
- National Volunteer Week
- Day of Caring
3. Oversee HLUW’s Community Investment Process
- Review and recommend Community Investment Process materials including grant application, timelines and decision-making procedures.
- Help spread the word about funding opportunities.
- Assist in recruitment of community panelists to review and rate grant applications.
4. Be a community advocate and ambassador for Head of the Lakes United Way
Qualifications:
- Must reside or work in one of HLUW’s service areas.
- Commitment to HLUW’s mission of striving to improve the health, education and financial stability of EVERY person in EVERY community we serve.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills for evaluating impact and making informed decisions.
- Passion for community service and the drive to create positive change.
- Knowledge of local community needs and resources a plus.
Commitment: Participate in at least 4 team volunteer projects throughout the year and Zoom meetings as outlined.
