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United Way’s volunteer and teambuilding experiences are designed to align with the unique values and goals of your organization so your team has a fulfilling and impactful experience. Join us in creating a brighter future for all, one project at a time.

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Teambuilding Activities

These activities take place at your company location with United Way staff on-site to facilitate. Prices are based on number of participants, cost of supplies, and staff time and can change depending on shipping costs and vendors.

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BRAIN ARCHITECTURE

Brain Architecture is a team game experience that builds understanding of the powerful role of early childhood experiences on brain development– what promotes it, what derails it, and with what consequences for our community.

Plan for 1-1.5 hours
AV/ Internet Access required
Suggested for groups of 4-50 participants

Making Choices

Making Choices is a gameboard activity that can be played as individuals or as a team that illustrates how ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families make tough financial choices every day.

Plan for 15-25 minutes
Can be an individual or team activity

Kitchen Sink

The Kitchen Sink is an interactive demonstration that highlights how United Way strategies, partners, and community resources work together as a network of support for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.

Plan for 15-25 minutes
Minimum of 8 participants

Snap Gap

SNAP Gap is an interactive team challenge that highlights the difficulties of creating a healthy, well-balanced menu for low-income families receiving food assistance. Discussion includes a depiction of food insecurity in the Chattahoochee Valley.

Plan for 15-30 minutes
A/V Presentation Capability suggested for greatest impact
Suggested for groups of 2-50 participants

Invisible Backpack

The Invisible Backpack is an interactive demonstration that depicts the additional mental and emotional load many students are carrying with them into the classroom and how United Way strategies and community partners are working together to eliminate barriers to learning.

Plan for 10-15 minutes
Great for groups of any size

Community Partner Activities

Engage with United Way Community Partners for interactive simulations that provide participants an opportunity to experience challenges faced by groups served including individuals experiencing domestic violence or poverty.

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VOLUNTEER KIT BUILDS

Prices are based on number of participants, cost of supplies, and staff time and can change depending on shipping costs and vendors.

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Hygiene Kits

Kits include essentials for hygiene and grooming and are distributed to housing/shelter programs.

Minimum 100 kits
1 hour for 20 people

FEMININE CARE KITS

Kits include menstrual care essentials and are distributed to programs serving women and girls.

Minimum 100 kits
1 hour for 25 people

SNACK PACK KITS

Kits include allergy-safe, shelf-stable snacks and are distributed to afterschool and summer camp programs.

Minimum 100 kits
1 hour for 20 people

Literacy kits

Kits include sight word cards, a book, and words of encouragement for children ages 4-6 learning to read.

Minimum 50 kits
1-2 hours for 25 people

The basics kits

Kits include interactive supplies for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers and are distributed to programs serving young families.

Minimum 50 kits
1 hour for 20 people

senior care kits

Kits include household essentials to supplement senior income and are distributed to programs serving senior citizens.

Minimum 50 kits
1-2 hours for 25 people

ELEMENTARY MATH KITS

Kits include math flash cards and manipulatives to practice and reinforce concepts taught in school and are distributed through Community Schools United.