Inspire young children's love of learning with these easy-to-do Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities! Volunteers gather and/or purchase the supplies needed and then assemble them into a kit. These kits are then distributed to our partner agencies for their programs, such as mentoring, after-school programs, and summer camp.
You can assemble kits for any (or all!) of the activities below:
- Color By Number
- Shapes, Counting, and Colors
- Spoon and Craft Stick Catapult
- Straw Pan Flute
This is a great opportunity for your place of employment, group, club, family, or even just yourself! Simply respond to this need and we'll send you an email with a link to instructions, materials needed for each kit, and information about where to deliver your kits when done.
Interested in recording a short video showing how the activity is done? We'll send instructions on how to do that too!
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Manwaring, Resource Development Manager, at amy.manwaring@local.unitedway.org.
Heart of
Illinois United Way - Community Service Hours Policy
Thank you for
your interest in volunteering with the Heart of Illinois United Way. Please
note that virtual/remote volunteer opportunities offered through our
organization are not eligible for court-ordered or judicially mandated
community service hours. Many court programs require in-person supervision and
formal verification, which we are unable to provide. As a result, the team at
Heart of Illinois United Way cannot approve, track, or sign off on
court-ordered community service hours. We appreciate your understanding and
your interest in supporting our mission.
Heart of Illinois United Way Partner Agencies need your support now more than ever. By responding to this need, you will be helping multiple agencies in one or more of the following ways:
Education Programs:
Quality education helps youth and adults achieve their full potential; key programs include pre-k literacy, tutoring, mentoring, special education, college and career counseling, and adult literacy.
Financial Stability Programs:
Financial stability promotes independence; key programs include basic human needs such as food, shelter and clothing, legal support, employment assistance, and life-skills education.
Health Programs:
Prevention, intervention, and education lead to health and wellness; key programs include community clinics, physical fitness, nutrition counseling, dental and vision care, and therapy.
