VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS EVERYONE – THE VOLUNTEERS, THEIR EMPLOYERS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
The time you give to individuals and non-profits can make a huge impact in our community.
Whether you have one hour or one day, we have a variety of ways for you to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities span United Way of North Central Oklahoma areas of focus and impact: health, education, financial stability and life-enhancing. What are you passionate about? How do you want to make a difference? No matter the amount of time, your volunteerism is supporting your neighbors and improving Kay County.
Research shows that individuals who volunteer in their community are happier and more satisfied with their lives, and companies and businesses that incorporate volunteerism in the workplace consistently report higher levels of employee satisfaction, morale, and team effectiveness.
United Way of North Central Oklahoma's volunteers are the cornerstone of our operations, with community members executing crucial processes and assisting the community throughout the year.
Get Involved
Ponca City Opportunities
United Way of North Central Oklahoma
580-765-2476--205 N 2nd St., Ponca City, OK 74601
Day of Caring Projects --- Day of Caring Volunteer Registration | United Way of North Central Oklahoma (uwnco.org)
Food Drive
and more! Just give us a call
New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA)
580-765-5372 | 112 S 1st St, Ponca City, OK
Help organize and stock the food pantry
Thanks for following this link to sign up now: https://signup.com/go/MKWoOdx
The Mission
580-765-1426
Help prepare meals to clients. Contact The Mission for more information on volunteering.
Friendship Feast @ First Christian Church
580-763-2633 | 210 N 5th St., Ponca City, OK
Help prepare meals for community meal, help serve meals.
Meals on Wheels
580-767-9010
Help prepare meals for Senior/Elders 65+ regardless of income, injured or surgery recovery individuals.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
(United Way program)
580-762-9412 | 445 Fairview Ave. #101, Ponca City, OK
Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
Delivery for Meals for shut-ins
Albright United Methodist Church
580-765-6432 | 128 S Palm Ponca City, OK
Help organize and stock the food pantry.
First Lutheran Church- Food Pantry
580-762-1111 | 1101 N 4th St., Ponca City, OK
Help organize and stock the food pantry.
Northern Oklahoma Humane Society
(580)767-8877 | 900 W. Prospect Ave, Ponca City, OK
Reuniting lost pets with their owners, finding homes for abandoned cats and dogs, providing low-cost spay/neuter services.
My Favorite Things
(580)767-0728 | 207 E Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK
Sort donations and organize donations on the shelves.
Caboose Thrift Shop
(580) 765-5897 | 110 S 1st St, Ponca City, OK
Sort donations and organize donations on the shelves.
Community Care Auto Repair
Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
918-745-5264 | 811 E Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK
https://mygs.girlscouts.org/
Become a troop leader or assist with a program to help girls grow confident and strong!
NOTE: Girl Scouts does not accept volunteers under 18 years old or offer hours for court-ordered community service.
Marland's Place
580-762-4156
Volunteer to watch Children during foster parent training.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program- RSVP
580-762-9412 | 445 Fairview Ave. Suite 101 & 102
55 and older
Volunteers deliver meals, transport to medical appointments, build ramps, tutor students at Lincoln Elementary & Liberty Elementary.
Hospice of North Central Oklahoma
580-762-9102 | 445 Fairview Ave, Ponca City, OK
hospiceofnorthcentraloklahoma.com
Ponca City Noon Lions Club
poncacitynoonlionsclub@gmail.com -- (562)843-9743
Ponca City Trailblazers Rotary Club
Ponca City After Five Lions Club
580-716-5363
Ponca City Main Street
580-763-8082 --- 400 E Grand, Suite 201 G, Ponca City, OK
Goblins on Grand
Ponca City Main Street: Goblins on Grand 2023 (signupgenius.com)
Ice on the Plaza -sign-up your non-profits and sell things at IOTP for a fundraiser.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AD2FAAF58-44620095-iceonthe#/
Tonkawa Opportunities
Tonkawa Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry
405-880-2712 | 410 E. Grand Tonkawa, OK
Help process donations, assist with food pantry &
help organize and stock pantry.
Blackwell Opportunities
Good Buy Shoppe
580-363-2124 | 115 S. Main St., Blackwell, OK
Associated Charities
(580)363-1290 | 212 E Bridge Ave, Blackwell, OK
Help organize and stock the food pantry.
Newkirk Opportunities
Newkirk Main Street
116 N Main St., Newkirk, OK
(580)362-2377
Newkirkmainstreet.com