Nonprofit Account Eligibility Criteria
To meet eligibility criteria, and in line with United Way’s mission, core values, and principles, all community organizations must meet the following criteria. Your organization:
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is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) (or other similar designation) nonprofit or faith-based organization or is a school, government agency, fraternal or civic organization, hospital, hospice or nursing home
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does not withhold services based on membership or religious affiliation/participation
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is not a political campaign
Please note that we do not recruit or refer volunteers to:
- work with private individuals independent of an agency
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engage in political campaigns and partisan activities
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participate in direct religious activity or proselytizing
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replace paid workers
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handle money or make direct financial asks as part of fundraising activities
Organizations comprised entirely of volunteers, that exist for charitable purposes or for mutual support (e.g. PTO’s, neighborhood associations) who have not filed for tax exemption because they do not generate revenue may be considered as Partners on a case-by-case basis.
By creating an account your organization agrees to the following:
- The posting organization agrees to accept all liability for volunteer events and activities hosted by their organization. Volunteer injuries, property damage, or any other damages arising from volunteer engagement through STLVolunteer.org is the sole responsibility of the posting organization, and the posting organization agrees to waive related all liability for United Way of Greater St. Louis.
- The posting organization agrees to provide adequate safety training and proper tools and equipment. The posting organization must ensure that volunteers have sufficient personal protective equipment, either by providing such or requiring volunteers to bring required equipment.
- United Way of Greater St. Louis makes no warranties or guarantees that volunteers who express interest in a project fit the posting organization's criteria for service. Posting organizations should provide any screening necessary to ensure the safety of other volunteers and program participants.
- United Way of Greater St. Louis makes no warranties or guarantees that postings on its website will result in volunteer signups.
United Way of Greater St. Louis reserves the right to remove posting organizations and projects from its site. If your organization or project is removed, the opportunity coordinator will be notified via email.
Questions about eligibility? Contact Katelind Hosie at katelind.hosie@stl.unitedway.org or 314-539-4266.
