Day of Caring

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

 

The United Way Day of Caring is the largest one-day volunteer event in central West Virginia.  The event brings together hundreds of volunteers to create a positive impact on nonprofit organizations and human service providers across Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Braxton, Clay and Logan counties. Both ON-SITE and VIRTUAL volunteer opportunities will be available.

The 18th ANNUAL DAY OF CARING will be on

Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

DAY OF CARING:

  • Promotes the spirit & value of volunteerism
  • Demonstrates the power & impact of United Way’s mission
  • Generates positive community relationships
  • Helps to develop contacts between volunteers, agencies & workplaces
  • Gives each of us an opportunity to roll up our sleeves and work together to make a difference

PROJECT REGISTRATION

Project registrations will open on June 10 and will be accepted until August 9, 2024 at midnight.

Any non-profit or human services organization whose work positively impacts or benefits the community at large is eligible to submit a project for consideration. 

PROJECT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 10, 2024

PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE:

  • Carpentry/Restoration/Maintenance
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Lawn update; weeding, mulching, branch collection
  • Painting
  • Sorting clothing and donations
  • Trail building and maintenance
  • Vehicle wash and cleaning (agency)
  • Indoor activities
  • Outdoor activities

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE FAQ's FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION AND IDEAS

2024 VIRTUAL PROJECT

We offer a virtual opportunity for Day of Caring for anyone not able to work in person on September 18.  Please check back here for details.

VOLUNTEER/TEAM REGISTRATION

Individual/Team Registration will open June 10, and will be accepted until August 16, 2024 at midnight.

TEAM REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 10, 2024

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE FAQ's FOR TEAMS & VOLUNTEERS


PROJECT AND VOLUNTEER PACKET

Projects and Teams will have match meetings and trainings on 09/04/2024 at 2 pm and again on 09/05/2024 at 10:30 am & 2 pm at the United Way office.  


GET STARTED

If you have any questions, contact Katharina Fritzler at 304.340.3521 or kfritzler@unitedwaycwv.org