Capital Area United Way is also focused on VOLUNTEERISM -- mobilizing people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community needs. We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities: short-term projects for individuals, families and company groups; youth-focused, youth-led projects; service learning; projects for seniors 55 and older. Professional development is also provided for volunteer managers throughout the region. Volunteers are recognized in many ways including a monthly television tribute with a local media partner culminating in an annual celebration

Capital Area United Way is Heeling People - Improving Communities in partnership with non-profit agencies who focus their work in the areas of Education, Health, Income and Basic Needs. Partner agencies are evaluated through a rigorous process that includes a financial review, outcomes assessment and an analysis of the agency's use of funding Over 120 volunteers assess agencies throughout the year to ensure that community dollars are well invested to make the greatest...

United Way 2-1-1, operated by the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, is an information and referral telephone service that helps individuals locate needed services such as an open shelter or warm meal. Trained counselors assist callers by linking them to agencies in the community that can address their particular situation. Counselors are on duty each day and can be reached for information referral assistance by dialing 2-1-1 in the 10-parish area.