Day of Caring Returns in 2022
CALL FOR PROJECTS
United Way Blackhawk Region's Day of Caring returns live and in-person this year on Wed., Sept. 14 and we invite you to submit projects for volunteers to work on. Not only is Day of Caring a great opportunity to help your organization complete some much-needed projects but also a chance to introduce a new audience to your mission and impact. 

Who?
Any nonprofit, service club, public sector partner, or community-based organization in the Blackhawk Region (Rock County, WI and northern Winnebago County, IL) is invited to submit projects. Your organization does not need to be a funded partner of United Way to participate.

What?
Day of Caring is an annual day of action where corporate teams of volunteers roll up their sleeves to work on half and full-day projects, that organizations may not have the resources to otherwise tackle.

When?
Now! Submit projects up until the registration deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022

Where?
Day of Caring projects are hosted at organizations across the Blackhawk Region.

Please Note:
  • Project hosts must have a project lead dedicated to overseeing projects and volunteers on Day of Caring, September 14, 2022
  • Projects hosts are encouraged to provide a brief tour or introduction to their agency and mission
  • Project hosts must provide all necessary materials, tools, and equipment for projects
  • Project hosts are expected to provide lunch for volunteers
  • Bookmark for more info: LiveUnitedBR.org/DOC
Examples of Day of Caring Projects
It depends on the needs of your organization, creativity, and resources. With safety top of mind, project examples include:

  • Any clerical work such as bulk mail collation, filing, creating board or client intake packets
  • Assembly of furniture or playground equipment
  • Beautify outside of building including pruning, debris pick-up, etc.
  • BINGO with seniors at activity center
  • Chaperones for day center outings / fieldtrips
  • Checking expiration dates of canned goods, medication, or other supplies
  • Cleaning for home-bound clients - Agency vetting required
  • Construction of Buddy Bench, Little Free Library, small fence, etc.
  • Crafting project with adult clients such as tie-dying t-shirts, potted plant terrariums, sign painting, etc.
  • Creating welcome basket or toiletry kits for shelter guests
  • Deep cleaning carpet, furniture, or common spaces
  • Delivering flowers or baked goods to home-bound neighbors
  • Donation Room, office storage rooms or Food Pantry sorting, inventory, or organization
  • Gardening, landscaping, or misc. yardwork
  • Interior or exterior painting
  • Park or trail clean-up
  • Silent Auction basket creation, inventory, bid sheets
  • Small, office maintenance projects (hanging signage, small repair to walls, etc.)
  • Staining decks, benches, etc.
  • Van or agency vehicle detailing (wash, wax, vacuum, etc.)
  • Window cleaning