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January 28, 2025

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Join United Way’s Citizens’ Review Process

United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) is looking for passionate and community-minded volunteers to serve on one of several Citizens’ Review Panels. This annual review of funding requests is open to Indian River County residents who want to help with the evaluation process.

Every year, volunteers are recruited to serve on panels developed to review grant applications, conduct site visits, and evaluate the programming of organizations seeking funding from United Way. Citizens’ Review Panel evaluations and recommendations are then presented to United Way’s all-volunteer Board of Directors to guide funding decisions for the programs and services impacting UWIRC’s targeted areas: health, education, and financial stability. As a Citizens’ Review Process volunteer, you are helping direct local donor funds to fill the biggest gaps affecting the public 

UWIRC’s partners must meet stringent eligibility criteria annually and report on metrics and program outcomes semi-annually. This ensures the highest financial transparency and accountability standards for all agencies receiving United Way funds while meeting the community’s vital social service needs. All partner organizations work to meet the health and human service needs of Indian River County residents.

Local volunteers make one hundred percent of funding decisions. United Way funds programs that effect change within the community by providing services to vulnerable individuals in Indian River County neighborhoods.  Funds raised here, stay here. United Way grant funding is allocated on a two-year cycle. Agencies receiving funding must re-apply each cycle. 

“Volunteering for the Citizens’ Review Process is an incredible way to directly influence how local funds create meaningful change,” said Brian McMahon, Ph.D., Community Impact Chair, and Board Member United Way of Indian River County. “Your voice ensures that our community’s most pressing needs are met with accountability and impact.”

Participating volunteers will have the opportunity to meet, work with and get to know other concerned community leaders, volunteers, and service providers. Orientation will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Volunteer registration is required before orientation.  Please expect a 10-15 hour commitment over the course of the month of April for the CRP process.

To volunteer click here. For more information about the Citizens’ Review Process, please contact Deana Shatley at (772) 567-8900, ext. 114 or gro.CRIyaWdetinU@yeltahS.anaeD

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