GIVE 5 Retiree Civic Matchmaking Program

5 DAYS, 5 WEEKS, 5 HOURS

 

 

GIVE 5 is an innovative “civic matchmaking” program that connects central Missouri retirees and soon-to-be retirees aged 60 or better with meaningful volunteer opportunities. Participants learn about the most challenging problems facing our community and uncover ways their skills and passions can be utilized to help make a difference in addressing those social and systemic issues. GIVE 5'ers help out in a variety of social impact areas, from education to child care to housing and more.

During sessions, participants have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of central Missouri’s challenges and the services available through behind-the-scenes tours of a variety of nonprofit organizations working to address those issues. On Graduation Day, participants select one, or more, nonprofits they choose to commit 5 hours a month of volunteer service to.

Expect to have fun, make new friends and learn about volunteer opportunities that match your talents, passions and personality!

If you have questions regarding GIVE 5, please call 573-636-4100 or email Hannah Gerard at hannah.gerard@unitedwaycemo.org for more information.

Program made possible through a partnership with Aging Best.

Apply for Give 5 Class 6 today! Registration is open through October 16. The class dates are below. We ask that all Give 5ers plan to attend all session days.
  • Day 1: October 23 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM
  • Day 2: October 30 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM
  • Day 3: November 6 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM
  • Day 4: November 13 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM
  • Graduation:November 20, Time TBD

Participating nonprofits for Class 6:
  • Aging Best
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Capital City CASA
  • Catholic Charities
  • Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association
  • Common Ground
  • Day Solutions
  • Dreams to Reality
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Independent Living Resource Center
  • Little Explorers Discovery Center
  • Rape & Abuse Crisis Service
  • Special Learning Center
  • Special Olympics
  • The Salvation Army
  • Transformational Housing
  • United Way of Central Missouri