HandsOn Anderson  was formally known as the Volunteer Center of United Way of Anderson County. HandsOn Anderson brings with it credibility as a part of HandsOn Network, an enterprise of Points of Light which is the largest network of 250 volunteer action centers that extend to 16 countries around the world.

HandsOn Connect is designed to help non-profits improve how they manage their operations from volunteer recruitment, operations and project activities, to event planning, website, donor and contact management.

HandsOn Connect will allow quick completion of tasks such as the creation and management of volunteer opportunities, registration, tracking and verification of volunteer activities, as well as customizable reporting of vital statistics and programmatic impact.  Organizations can create content, post blog feeds; interact with social networking tools and place logos and photos on a customizable website template with the need for a Web design expert.

HandsOn Connect website is available at HandsOnAnderson.org  is available to all non-profit organizations, schools and churches in Anderson County. This will be the premier website for all volunteer opportunities in our community.  HandsOn Connect is welcome news for nonprofits that need better recruitment and management of volunteers and projects, as well as reliable volunteer statistics to secure funding, fulfill grant requirements and manage budgets. This solution will also make it extremely easy for volunteers to find relevant opportunities, maintain records of engagement, and improve their relationships with nonprofits and the community.

 In addition to these services, HandsOn Anderson hosts a Volunteer Celebration in April each year during National Volunteer Week to honor our wonderful volunteers