Volunteer

United Way volunteers are essential to the services and programs provided to the community. Thousands of hours are volunteered by people, just like you, to accomplish the work of United Way.

Volunteers are essential to the running of our organization. They get involved by providing leadership on our Board of Directors, chairing a division on our Campaign Cabinet, joining the Success by 6® Council of Partners and our Youth Advisory Council. Volunteers help plan and run special events, lead work-site campaigns, contribute to our website, write newsletters, and help around the office.

Volunteer Testimonials:

Sarah Cuzzetto

Campaign Cabinet


Through work I have been aware of the annual United Way campaign for years and enjoyed volunteering at a variety of Days of Caring. It was one specific Day of Caring that really sparked a greater interest and my desire to be involved in my community. This was a Christmas in July provided for the women who frequent the ASK Wellness Centre. I had the opportunity to meet and socialize with women whom may've never met elsewhere. This eye-opening experience was the catalyst for what I do now. As a Campaign Cabinet member, I am continually learning more about the impact that United Way, and we as individuals, can make in our communities.

Angela Hay

Employee Campaign Coordinator


I am the United Way Employee Campaign Coordinator for the CIBC  - Williams Lake Branch.When my Branch Manager from Kamloops took me the 2007 United Way Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast, I learned of the extraordinary programs that they supported. When I transfered to the Williams Lake Branch of CIBC they were looking for someone to head up their employee contibution campaign. I was happy to get involved. Besides the employee donation program, our branch successfully raised $700 for the United Way by having a bake sale, Jeans Week, a book sale. The best part for me and my colleagues was knowing that all of the funds we raised will go to support programs in the Williams Lake community.

Jameel Aziz,

Board of Directors


I volunteer as a member of the Board of Directors. I strongly believe in the programming and support that United Way provides for the local community. I have seen firsthand the impact of the programs that United Way supports, and know of their benefit to those who access them.

Alicia Janzen

Youth Advisory Council

I have volunteered with the Youth Advisory Council since September 2008. I enjoy being on the Council because it is a great place to get involved with United Way and the community. It is an excellent opportunity for me to help other youth. I have mostly been involved with the Youth Day of Caring project, a day in which youth volunteer for a community organization.I am excited to see what the rest of this year holds for the Council and am glad for this chance to give back to my community.