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Real change is possible when people unite to take action. Join our volunteer network to be connected to the impact we are making in Orange County. Our new volunteer portal is where you can find and register for upcoming volunteer opportunities with UWOC.
OUR VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION
Feed the Funnel is a high-energy volunteer event that brings the community together to address food insecurity by packing shelf-stable meals for local food pantries. Volunteers work in coordinated assembly-line teams, using funnels at each station to add ingredients into meal bags that are sealed, boxed, and distributed to partner agencies serving individuals and families in need across Orange County. The event is known for its upbeat atmosphere, with music, singing, and dancing helping energize volunteers throughout the packing process.
In celebration of National Read Across America Day, volunteers support early literacy by reading with small groups of children in partnership with the YMCA’s Y-Reads program. This effort helps encourage a love of reading and makes literacy engaging and fun for students across local school districts.
Day of Caring connects volunteers with hands-on service projects that support local nonprofits and partner agencies across Orange County. Projects vary each year and may include landscaping, painting, organizing spaces, beautification efforts, repairs, and other improvements that help create safer, more welcoming environments for the individuals and families these organizations serve.
Volunteers help spread holiday cheer by sorting and organizing donated toys and gifts for local children and families through the Salvation Army's Agnel Tree Program. Community members "adopt" angels by purchasing gifts for children in need, helping make the holiday season brighter for families throughout Orange County.