Middlesex United Way is inviting local nonprofit organizations to post volunteer opportunities through its free online matching system; Volunteer Solutions.

Volunteer Solutions can help local nonprofit organizations meet the increased demand for services by matching more than 500 registered users to opportunities that align with their interests, skills, and time availability. Visitors to the site will find the perfect organization and cause to donate their time to and truly make a difference.

“Middlesex Habitat for Humanity is proud to be a partner with Middlesex United Way Volunteer Solutions” Jack Doyle, Volunteer Coordinator, Middlesex County Habitat for Humanity, said in a press release. “We get many referrals which turn into great volunteers for both ReStore and at construction sites. The system is easy to work with and provides great results.”

Nonprofit organizations looking for volunteers can use Volunteer Solutions to create one-time or ongoing opportunities, manage referrals, and record volunteer hours. Volunteers can also register and search the site by keyword, agency, or length of volunteer commitment

Some examples of the opportunities that are currently available include:

• American Red Cross, seeking Blood Drive volunteers.
• Estuary Council of Seniors in Old Saybrook, seeking volunteers to sit on their board of directors.
• Middlesex Habitat for Humanity, searching for individual & group volunteers for build projects.
• St. Luke’s Eldercare Services in Middletown, looking for volunteers to assist their clients with weekly grocery shopping.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, looking for volunteers to help working families complete and file their taxes for free.