Day of Caring

2023 Day of Caring

CALL FOR PROJECTS

United Way Blackhawk Region's Day of Caring returns on Wed., Sept. 13 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 much-needed projects but it's also a chance to introduce a new audience to your mission and impact.

Who?

Any nonprofit, service club, public schools, municipalities, 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 United Way funded partner 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 otherwise have the resources to tackle.

When?

Now! Submit projects up until the registration deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Where?

At your facility and approximately 100 other projects across the Blackhawk Region.

Friendly Reminders

Project hosts must have a project lead dedicated to overseeing projects and volunteers on September 13, 2023.
Project hosts are expected to provide lunch for volunteers.
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.
Bookmark for more info: LiveUnitedBR.org/DOC

Examples of Projects

It depends on the needs of your organization, creativity, and resources. With safety top of mind, Day of Caring project examples include:

Any clerical work such as bulk mail collation, filing, creating board or client intake packets
Assembly of 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
Reading to program participants or students
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

See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)