Agency Information: Volunteer Center Network (VCN)
All nonprofits within Sheboygan County are invited to join the Volunteer Center Network (VCN)! As a VCN member, your agency can access all the marketing opportunities and other resources provided by United Way's Volunteer Center to help you keep your volunteer base strong.
Benefits of joining the Volunteer Center Network:
- Joining a network of over 100 nonprofit agencies to find new solutions to volunteer needs.
- Gain another avenue to find new volunteers by posting volunteer opportunities on the Volunteer Center Website.
- United Way of Sheboygan County (UWSC) serves as a connector between the nonprofit sector and businesses by connecting your agency with corporate volunteer groups when available.
By joining the VCN you gain access to the following outreach opportunities:
- Radio Air Time - United Way has a partnership with Midwest Communications that allows us to interview any nonprofit agency a part of the Volunteer Center Network at no cost to the agency. Radio spots are limited to once per calendar year to ensure everyone has a chance to share their updates on air.
- Outdoor Digital Sign on Kohler Memorial - Utilize our digital outdoor sign to promote your volunteer opportunities. Reservations are good for one week at a time.
- Visibility during our Annual Events - Day of Caring and Spirit of Sheboygan County Volunteer Awards are two events that help spread awareness for your agency's dedication to your mission!
- Social Media Shares - Tag United Way of Sheboygan County on your volunteer posts and we'll share them with our followers!
Quick VCN Resources
2025 Upcoming Meetings:
Email Lisa Finney if you didn't receive calendar invitation with details.
- Coming Soon!
Radio & Outdoor Digital Sign Slots: Click here to sign up.
How To's:
- General Agency Guide (includes how to post for Day of Caring and holiday needs)
- Click here for directions on how to add your agency to the Volunteer Center.
- Click here for directions on how to post a Volunteer Opportunity.
Questions? Contact us by emailing lisa@uwofsc.org.
Advanced Events Information
2025 Day of Caring Date - COMING SOON!
On September 19, 2024, more than 1100 people volunteered to make a difference on Day of Caring. The purpose of this day is to connect your agency with volunteers and you with the opportunity to win over potential ongoing volunteers or new supporters! Our goal is to surpass last year's numbers to reach even further impact in Sheboygan County!
How To
Here is a document that lays out all of the details of how to post a volunteer opportunity for Day of Caring in Advanced Events: Click here for the document.
Event Details - Updated List Coming Soon!
Details of Day of Caring: This includes a overview of the day, details of project ideas, and how to post your project for the day! Click here to download instructions.
Day of Caring Small Grants: Grants up to $500 may be awarded per project. If an agency has multiple projects, they may apply for more than one grant (limit 2 per agency). Portal is currently closed and will re-open in 2025.
Sample Volunteer Waiver: Click here to download and edit.
Questions? Reach out to Lisa Finney by emailing her at lisa@uwofsc.org.