Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of the Midlands

Volunteer: Help the YMCA-Race to Remember Volunteers!

Join us in supporting the YMCA of Columbia’s Race to Remember — a meaningful community event featuring a 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run through Historic Downtown Columbia.

This special event honors the brave military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while also raising funds for the YMCA Annual Campaign and YMCA Membership Scholarships for Veterans.

We are currently seeking volunteers to help support the event!

Downtown YMCA
Volunteer arrival time: No later than 7:30 AM
Volunteer shift ends around 9:45 AM

Come help us create a memorable experience while supporting veterans, families, and our community. 

Nonprofit and Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Join us in supporting the YMCA of Columbia’s Race to Remember — a meaningful community event featuring a 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run through Historic Downtown Columbia.

This special event honors the brave military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while also raising funds for the YMCA Annual Campaign and YMCA Membership Scholarships for Veterans.

We are currently seeking volunteers to help support the event!

Downtown YMCA
Volunteer arrival time: No later than 7:30 AM
Volunteer shift ends around 9:45 AM

Come help us create a memorable experience while supporting veterans, families, and our community. 

Nonprofit and Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 29201-3518

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteers Needed for Youth Event with Fact Forward!

Fact Forward is an organization with a vision to empower youth, families, and communities! These individuals continuously work to improve reproductive health outcomes by providing evidence-based education, training, technical assistance, and capacity-building consulting services. 

Their focus areas include:

Access to Support ServicesComprehensive Sexual Health EducationYouth-Adult PartnershipsEmotional WellbeingPositive Youth DevelopmentYouth Resilience 

Fact Forward is seeking adult volunteers for their upcoming youth summit, "Game Changers: Youth Leading the Way." This summit will take place on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation, right here in Columbia, SC! 

This youth-centered event aims to bring teens together to explore health, relationships, digital life, and real-world skills while connecting with peers and community leaders. 

Volunteers are needed to help support the event and create a positive, engaging experience for young people. Volunteers will be needed from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. 

If you are not available for the full day, please feel free to reach out to Denise Marcano to discuss available shift options. dmarcano@factforward.org, 803-312-4372

Tasks may include assisting with registration, guiding participants, supporting sessions, and helping with event logistics. 

If interested, please register using this link by May 25, 2026: https://web.cvent.com/event/00f1fe37-b749-4151-972e-ee706e479bfa/register?rp=a94f22f1-8a94-4326-988f-742b9614b631

Nonprofit and Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Fact Forward is an organization with a vision to empower youth, families, and communities! These individuals continuously work to improve reproductive health outcomes by providing evidence-based education, training, technical assistance, and capacity-building consulting services. 

Their focus areas include:

Access to Support ServicesComprehensive Sexual Health EducationYouth-Adult PartnershipsEmotional WellbeingPositive Youth DevelopmentYouth Resilience 

Fact Forward is seeking adult volunteers for their upcoming youth summit, "Game Changers: Youth Leading the Way." This summit will take place on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation, right here in Columbia, SC! 

This youth-centered event aims to bring teens together to explore health, relationships, digital life, and real-world skills while connecting with peers and community leaders. 

Volunteers are needed to help support the event and create a positive, engaging experience for young people. Volunteers will be needed from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. 

If you are not available for the full day, please feel free to reach out to Denise Marcano to discuss available shift options. dmarcano@factforward.org, 803-312-4372

Tasks may include assisting with registration, guiding participants, supporting sessions, and helping with event logistics. 

If interested, please register using this link by May 25, 2026: https://web.cvent.com/event/00f1fe37-b749-4151-972e-ee706e479bfa/register?rp=a94f22f1-8a94-4326-988f-742b9614b631

Nonprofit and Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 29229

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Front Desk Volunteer

We are currently seeking front desk volunteers to assist during office hours on Fridays, as well as at other times throughout the summer as needed. Volunteers will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment by greeting visitors, answering incoming calls, providing simple customer service, and managing entry through the front doors.

Volunteers will report to Pamela Sykes, Community Innovation Center Manager.

Please note that all volunteers are required to complete a background check prior to serving.

We’d love to have your help in creating a positive first impression for all who enter our space!

Nonprofit and Organization: United Way of the Midlands

We are currently seeking front desk volunteers to assist during office hours on Fridays, as well as at other times throughout the summer as needed. Volunteers will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment by greeting visitors, answering incoming calls, providing simple customer service, and managing entry through the front doors.

Volunteers will report to Pamela Sykes, Community Innovation Center Manager.

Please note that all volunteers are required to complete a background check prior to serving.

We’d love to have your help in creating a positive first impression for all who enter our space!

Nonprofit and Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 29209

Allow Groups: No