Volunteer Center Certification
Recognizing excellence in volunteer engagement and volunteer management.
United Way's Volunteer Center offers certification to organizations that demonstrate quality volunteer management practices based on nationally recognized standards. Certification helps strengthen volunteer programs while recognizing organizations committed to effectively engaging volunteers.
Apply for CertificationWhy Certification Matters
Demonstrate Excellence
Show your commitment to quality volunteer engagement and nationally recognized best practices.
Strengthen Volunteer Programs
Build stronger systems, policies, and procedures that support successful volunteer involvement.
Increase Visibility
Certified organizations receive recognition from the Volunteer Center and may display the certification logo.
Volunteer Center Certification
Volunteer Center Certification recognizes organizations that demonstrate effective volunteer management practices based on nationally recognized standards.
By meeting established standards, organizations can enjoy the rewards of well-equipped, energized, and committed volunteer participation while demonstrating a commitment to professionalism and excellence in volunteer engagement.
Certification Recognition
Certification Logo Usage
Volunteer Management Resources
Best Practice Guidance
Two Certification Opportunities
Volunteer Center Certification
Recognizes organizations that demonstrate strong volunteer engagement and volunteer management practices.
- Certification recognition
- Certification logo usage
- Volunteer management resources
- Best practice guidance
Episodic & Group Volunteer Project Certification
Recognizes organizations that effectively engage and manage volunteer groups and episodic volunteers.
- Corporate volunteer teams
- School & university groups
- Faith-based groups
- Skilled volunteers
- Labor participation groups
- Community volunteer teams
Additional Benefit: Priority consideration for group volunteer referrals through the Volunteer Center.
Organizations are not required to be Volunteer Center Certified to achieve this credential.
Who Can Apply?
The Volunteer Center Certification application and review process is available to a wide range of organizations that rely on volunteers.
Nonprofit Organizations
Government Agencies
Schools & Universities
Faith-Based Organizations
Eligible For-Profit Organizations
Examples include hospice programs, hospital systems, adult day care providers, and other organizations that rely on volunteers to advance their mission.
Certification Resources
Organizations pursuing certification receive access to valuable tools and resources designed to support successful volunteer engagement.
Certification Application Materials
Certification Support Library
Volunteer Management Tools
Best Practice Examples
Policies & Procedures
Training & Support Materials
Ready to Begin?
To gain access to the Volunteer Center Certification application and certification support library, click below. Application materials and supporting resources will be emailed directly to you.
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Rick Skinner
rick.skinner@unitedwaystl.org
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