Volunteer Team
United Way of York Region is community based and volunteer driven. We thank the thousands of volunteers who contribute their expertise and commitment to building stronger communities through United Way.
The recruitment for Community Review Panel Volunteers is now complete. The response from our community has been amazing. Thank you for your tremendous support!
For general information on the community review process and to receive more details on the next community review panel volunteer opportunity, please download the following:
If you have any questions, please contact Kandice Duncan at kduncan@uwyr.on.ca or (905) 474-9974 ext. 221.
Our Volunteer Structure
Board of Directors:
Our volunteer Board of Directors provide governance and leadership to all facets of United Way of York Region.
Board of Directors
Audit, Finance and Investment Committee
This Committee ensures practices of United Way are undertaken in accordance with its by-laws policies and strategic directions, providing at the highest level of accountability to the public.
Audit, Finance and Investment Committee
Campaign Cabinet
York Region business leaders provide strategic guidance and leadership to the annual fundraising campaign.
Campaign Cabinet
Community Engagement and Research Committee
The Community Engagement and Research Committee oversees research and community engagement activities that will help UWYR to identify and address critical human service needs in York Region. These activities are to enable UWYR to maximize impact of allocation of funds, and improve public awareness of UWYR and human service issues in York Region.
Community Engagement and Research Committee
Community Investment Committee
The Community Investment Committee oversees the distribution of funds from the United Way of York Region Community Fund. It coordinates regular Community Needs Assessments to ensure funding is directed to the most pressing human care needs. In addition, it conducts a vigorous review of all funding applications.
Community Investment Committee
Account Executives
A dedicated team of volunteer Account Executives are front line United Way Ambassadors. They coordinate one on one visits with York Region’s Corporate leaders each year to secure Corporate Gifts and support for Employee Campaigns.
Employee Campaign Chairs
Employee Campaign Chairs execute dynamic fundraising campaigns in their workplaces. This very important duty requires enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to have a great time while helping the community!
Canvassers
Canvassers are our front-line! They act as ambassadors, encouraging colleagues to participate in their Employee Campaign. These people play a vital role – in essence they are a volunteer sales force.
Audit, Finance and Investment Committee
- Heather Mason-Wood, Chair
- Barbara G. Cribbett
- Grace Marsh
- Bryan W. Tuckey
- Dennis Wong
Community Engagement and Research Committee
- Gerry Harrison, Chair
- Dr. Eric Fong
- Dr. Usha George
- Christina Harding
- Karim Madhany
- Mahmood Malik
- Rick McHale
- Scott Milne
- Brenda Mulroy
- Kyle Peterson
- Dr. David Phipps
Community Investment Committee
- Helen Murray, Chair
- Andrew Chung
- Ali Hussein
- Karen Johnson
- Jaheed Mamdani
- Laura Pisko-Bezruchko
- Anne Pozywiak
- John Stoneman
- Parag Tandon
- Deb Thomas
