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Volunteers are a critical part of a well-coordinated humanitarian response but potential volunteers should confirm that they are needed before traveling to impacted areas -- Please do not self-deploy.

*The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades does not vet volunteer opportunities but serves as a connector between organizations with volunteer needs and individuals who wish to serve. *

United Way is working with local partner agencies--we are adding opportunities for volunteers as they arise. 

Please also visit & follow the Volunteer Center Facebook Group as there are other opportunities being posted there daily VolunteerUWLHG

Please keep checking back as new opportunities get added daily.

Trusted organizations operating in the affected area know where volunteers are needed. Depending on the disaster and the current phase it is in, volunteers can be extremely helpful to ensure survivors can return to their new normal. By working with an established non-profit organization, the appropriate safety, training, and skills can be considered.

We appreciate everything the community has done in the wake of past natural disasters and understand the urgency that we feel to help our neighbors in their time of need. However, the safest thing to do is help those closest to you and await further instructions from county officials. 

Recovery lasts a lot longer than media attention. There will be volunteer needs for many months, often many years, after the disaster. Your help often is needed long after a disaster.