United Way Looking For Committee Volunteers

by Bob Montgomery

Part of what makes United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) strong is committed volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization continues moving forward with serving Perth-Huron communities. 

Now, UWPH is looking to add members to its Community Impact and Allocations Committee (CIAC) to help decide how the organization can respond to pressing needs across the region.

“We are excited to work with volunteers who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to making decisions on how we support the community,” says Leah Kennedy, United Way Perth Huron Manager of Community Impact. “If you want to help us make a difference in the lives of local people, we encourage you to apply and become part of our work.”

As a key committee within UWPH, CIAC reviews and evaluates funding applications, chooses community investments to ensure funding matches the needs and addresses systemic and social inequities, engages with the community to set local priorities and acts as a liaison with supported partners when needed. Terms are three years in length and UWPH is particularly looking for members with an interest in and/or experience with equity work who live and/or work in Huron County, including Bluewater, Central Huron, Huron East, North Huron, Howick, Morris-Turnberry, ACW, South Huron and Goderich. To learn more, and to download a copy of the UWPH volunteer application form, visit perthhuron.unitedway.ca.