Agency: United Way of Douglas County

Contact: Shelly Hornbaker at volunteer@douglascounty.org or at 785-865-5030, ext. 301

The United Way of Douglas County brings community resources together to support a better life for residents by focusing on improvements in health, education and financial stability. In recognition of the United Way National Day of Caring, we will be celebrating a “Week of Caring” during the week of Oct. 2-6. A variety of volunteer opportunities at area agencies are available at various dates and times during the week of Oct. 2. All the opportunities are appropriate for small groups of volunteers, as well as individual volunteers. Volunteering with coworkers is a great way to promote teamwork and morale. Some of the opportunities can even be completed on-site at your workplace. Rally your coworkers, organize your club, round up your BFFs and sign up for our Week of Caring at volunteerdouglascounty.org. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Shelly Hornbaker at the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center at volunteer@unitedwaydgco.org or at 785-865-5030, ext. 301.

Help seniors with tech

The Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority works to provide affordable housing and self-sufficiency services for low-income residents of Douglas County. LDCHA is seeking tech/computer savvy volunteers to assist low-income seniors in the new Well Tech Computer Lab at Babcock Place. Typical questions from tenants will include social media, tablets, photos and attaching documents to emails. Sign up for a shift or a day. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Haleigh Koca at 785 832-1692 for more information.

Stock Heartland’s food pantry

Heartland Community Health Center’s Food Pantry needs extra help restocking shelves and serving the communities of Lawrence, Douglas County and surrounding areas. Each month, Heartland serves, on average, around 140 individuals or families living in our community. Help Heartland continue to provide essential nutrition by signing up to become a pantry volunteer. Training is easy and volunteer hours are very manageable. Volunteer by emailing Brandy Ordiway at bordiway@heartlandhealth.org or by calling 785-841-7297.

Organize Readers program

The United Way Readers program supports the development and learning of young children and works toward the United Way goal that all children in Douglas County enter kindergarten with the skills they need to succeed. The United Way is seeking an organized volunteer to oversee the program. Responsibilities include communicating with volunteer readers, prospective volunteers and placement sites; maintaining volunteer contact information and status; conducting volunteer training sessions; and monitoring the quality of matches between volunteers and placement sites. For more information, please contact Shelly Hornbaker at volunteer@unitedwaydgco.org or at 785-865-5030, ext. 301.

Help hone interests

The Windsor of Lawrence is a licensed assisted living residence dedicated to providing quality services to senior adults in a warm, comfortable environment. The Windsor is looking for volunteers to utilize their talents with the men and women at the assisted living and memory care home. Areas of interest range from arts and craft to music and singing. Contact Coelet Cotton at coelet.cotton@legendseniorliving.com or at 785-832-9900 for more information.

— For more volunteer opportunities, please contact Shelly Hornbaker at the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center at 843-6626, ext. 301; at volunteer@unitedwaydgco.org; or go to volunteerdouglascounty.org.