Volunteer

You don't have to have a cape to be a hero, just a little time and a big heart.

Volunteers power everything we do at River Valley United Way. From one-day events to year-round support, there’s a role for everyone who wants to make a difference in Pope, Johnson, and Yell counties.

VOLUNTEER IN THE VALLEY - A New Hub for Local Volunteering—Launching Soon!

We’re building a centralized online space to connect real people with real needs in Pope, Johnson, and Yell counties. Whether you’re someone who wants to help or a nonprofit that needs volunteers, VolunteerInTheValley.org is made for you. Expand each section below for more info!

Looking for ways to get involved? Volunteer in the Valley will make it easy to:

- Browse local volunteer opportunities by date, interest, or location

- Sign up for one-time or recurring projects

- Track your volunteer hours and impact over time

- Discover new causes and organizations right here in our community

Every opportunity listed will come from organizations serving Pope, Johnson, or Yell County, so you’ll know your time is making a local difference.

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Need more hands to do more good? 

Volunteer in the Valley will help you:

- Share your organization’s volunteer needs with a wider audience

- Easily manage sign-ups and volunteer communications

- Access a local network of community-minded individuals

- Get visibility for your mission and events

Any nonprofit serving Pope, Johnson, or Yell County is eligible to join and post opportunities.

Don’t miss the launch—sign up for text alerts now!
Click here to stay in the loop.

YES, You can use Volunteer in the Valley too!

If your school, agency, or civic group runs programs that rely on volunteers or offers service opportunities for students and employees, this platform is for you.

You can: 

- Post community service projects

- Recruit volunteers for public events, cleanups, mentoring, and more

- Coordinate service learning and student volunteer hours

- Highlight special days of service or team initiatives

As long as your opportunity serves residents of Pope, Johnson, or Yell County, you’re invited to join us.

Don’t miss the launch—sign up for text alerts now!
Click here to stay in the loop.

Rally your team. Make a difference. Have some fun along the way.

Whether it’s a department, club, church group, or campus organization, we’ll help you plan a meaningful volunteer project that fits your group’s size, skills, and schedule. From one-day events to ongoing partnerships, we’re here to make service simple—and impactful.

✅ We coordinate the logistics

✅ You show up ready to serve

✅ Local nonprofits get the help they need

📩 Ready to get started?

Submit our Group Volunteer Interest Form, and we’ll be in touch to match you with the right opportunity!