Grant Volunteers Needed

United Way is looking for volunteers for our Community Invest Teams, a commitment of about 15 total hours of time on four dates from February to May. Volunteers will work as a team to evaluate the effectiveness of programs contributing to community goals in either Academic Achievement, Increasing Family Financial Stability, or Improving People's Health. Each team will rate 6 to 8 programs on their past success and planned goals for 2013. A grant recommendation is then made that is ultimately considered by the United Way Board of Directors.

An orientation of about 2 hours is required in February. In March, team members will meet on an agreed date for 2 hours to consider written documentation. In April, the team will spend a full day visiting each program and meeting with the partner's Board of Directors and staff. The final 2 hour meeting takes place in May, at which the team receives its budget and makes the grant recommendations for the programs.

Publix and Mosaic have many volunteers in the process, and other companies or individuals are encouraged to apply. For more information, email us or call 863-648-1500.