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From mentoring youth to helping at community events, supporting food drives, or lending a hand at local shelters — there’s something for everyone.
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Because when you give your time, you give your community strength.
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Call 601-636-1733 for volunteer opportunities at United Way of West Central Mississippi.
Become a Volunteer Mentor:
A volunteer youth mentor is someone who dedicates their time to support and guide young people, helping them build skills, confidence, and resilience. They provide a positive role model, offer emotional support, and encourage personal growth, often by sharing experiences, teaching life skills, and fostering a safe, trusting environment.
Research shows a positive mentoring relationship can result in both immediate and long-term benefits for students including:
- Higher academic performance
- Increased self-confidence
- Positive attitudes about school
- Stronger relationships with other adults and peers
To Become a volunteer mentor:
- Be at least 21 years old and pass the mandated background checks
- Commit to a minimum of a one-school year frame
- Participate in a training session
- Adhere to the Mentor Program Guidelines
- Meet with their mentee at least once per month on campus, for 30 minutes
Contact Dr. Susie Calbert at 601-636-8633 if you're interested.
Friends of the Mississippi River Bridge is looking for volunteers for 2-hour shifts (between noon to 5pm) to collect waivers for the free pedestrian stroll over the Old Mississippi River Bridge on August 29.
For more information, contact 601-634-8073
We have been tremendously blessed this school year to have 40 after-schoolers. That is A LOT of little people. We are in need of people with willing hearts who are interested in helping children with their homework.
It could be as simple as one day a week helping kindergarten students or if you prefer we can identify students who need assistance and partner you for greater impact. It would be 2 days a week. Times vary but are typically from 3-5:30.
Volunteers can come anytime within that allotted time.
Contact Good Shepherd at 601-636-7687