Volunteers make the efficiency and effectiveness of United Way fund-raising possible. Generous local companies allow their
employees to volunteer their time during the work day to participate in the United Way campaign. Campaign Team volunteers recruit businesses to participate in the United Way campaign, analyze and manage workplace campaigns, and communicate the United Way message to potential contributors.

In the 2007-2008 campaign, volunteers from many different local employers lent their skills and enthusiasm to United Way. They provided support to the workplace campaigns that enabled our organization to raise over $717,000 for Pickens County.

What makes a good Campaign Team Member?
Employees who are enthusiastic, willing to learn, organized, and want to be part of a winning team.
Managers, sales or marketing professionals, administrative staff, employees in transition, early retirees, or hires.

What are the benefits to volunteers?
Reed or enhanced skills in sales techniques, time management, customer service, teamwork, public speaking, motivational techniques and account management
Exposure to critical issues facing our community
Contact with key community leaders and development of a broadened base of contacts within the business community

What are the benefits to sponsoring companies?
Enhanced marketing effort through recognition in print media and public events
Gains the benefit of a more skilled and knowledgeable employee
Company is represented throughout the community as the volunteer meets business and government leaders.

Please contact Karen Culley, Campaign Manager, United Way of Pickens County, at (864) 850-7094 if you would like more information about our Campaign Team. Volunteers are our hearts and hands!