Volunteer Advisory Team FAQ

Volunteer Advisory Teams (VAT) support United Way's community investment process. These volunteer-led teams review proposals and make funding recommendations for programs that support United Way's focus areas of health, education, and financial stability. 

  • Attend a mandatory in-person training session in January 2025
  • Disclose any involvement with other agencies and any possible conflicts of interest.
  • Independently review and score proposals between team meetings. 
  • Attend and actively participate (virtually or in-person) in team meetings (5-7 meetings) during January-April 2025.
  • Invest approximately 25 hours of time over the four-month review period (approximately 13 hours reviewing materials and 12 hours participating in training and meetings). 
  • Build relationships with other community leaders. 
  • Strengthen analytical and decision-making skills within a dynamic team. 
  • Enhance understanding of the complex needs and issues within Racine County as well as potential responses to those needs.
  • Help build a stronger community by ensuring resources are invested as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Up to 25 hours between January and April 2025. In-person participation is encouraged; volunteers may also attend virtually. 

  • Independently review and score proposals between team meetings. 

Investment area

Dates

Financial Stability

Monday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
2025: February 17, March 17 and 31, April 7 and 14.

Health

Tuesday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
2025: February 11 and 25, March 4 and 25, April 1, 8 and 29.

Education

Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
2025: February 5, 12 and 19, March 5 and 19,  April 2, 16 and 30.

 

  • Volunteer advisory team meetings begin at 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Each team has a specific meeting day. 
  • In-person participation is encouraged; volunteers may also attend virtually.

Meetings are scheduled from 4-5:30 p.m. 
 

Volunteers can select the team that they have the most knowledge or interest in that fit with their schedule.

Yes. The 2025 funding year is starting soon. Submit your application to become a VAT member prior to January 27, 2025.

We are currently accepting applications to become a member of a volunteer advisory team. Click here to submit your information.

Contact MaryBeth Kallio, community investment director, at (262) 898.2247 or mkallio@unitedwayracine.org.