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Student United Way is made up of passionate leaders of high school and college age who are committed to making an impact by improving lives and strengthening their communities.

Benefits

Connect to a worldwide nonprofit organization
Earn volunteer hours
Build a network
Make a difference in OC
Experience personal growth
Learn about community issues
Get to know your local United Way
Gain quality resume content

What Perks Are Available to me?

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Student United Way Leadership Retreat

Meet with passionate student leaders from around the world to get inspired, share ideas, receive training, hear expert speakers, connect with professional opportunities, find support, and receive resources.

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Alternative Spring Break

Trade in your beach towel for a tool belt and help out in week-long service projects around the U.S. You’ll return home fired up and motivated to make your community the best it can be.

I'm Interested. What Are My Next Steps?

1.

Check out United Way Worldwide to see if a chapter already exists on your campus.

3.

Follow the 10-step process to starting a Student United Way on page 11 of the Guidebook.

2.

Download the Student United Way Official Guidebook.

3.

Follow the 10-step process to starting a Student United Way on page 11 of the Guidebook.

4.

Make it official and register your Student United Way by asking your campus adviser to fill out the registration form and email it to student@unitedway.org.

Contact Us

Bo Bonanni
Director of Community Collaboration

949.263.6133

BoBonanni@UnitedWayOC.org

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