United Way Day of Caring 2026
Join us for the annual United Way Day of Caring, the largest community-wide day of volunteering in Central New York!
Find all volunteer opportunities here for our annual Day of Caring on Thursday, August 6th, 2026!
FAQ Pages
Interested in volunteering as an individual or team? Click here to learn how.
Agencies - have you posted your volunteer need(s) yet? Click here to get started.
QUESTIONS?
We're here to help!
Katie Hanlon, Chief Community Officer: khanlon@unitedway-cny.org (315) 428-2200
Elisabeth Osei-Kwame, Volunteer Administrator: eoseikwame@unitedway-cny.org (315) 428-2210
Needs
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Meal Service: Breakfast
Samaritan Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Meal Service: Lunch
Samaritan Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Conservation Work
Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Day of Caring at the OHA
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Outdoor light-duty yardwork
Jowonio School
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Outdoor heavy-duty yardwork
Jowonio School
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Onondaga Lake Park Clean-up
Onondaga County Parks
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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From Dust to Dazzle
LAUNCH CNY
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Deliver Beds with Sleep In Heavenly Peace and See Kids Smile!
Sleep in Heavenly Peace NY-Syracuse
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Summer Spruce Up
Southern MBC
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Weeding in Thornden Park
Thornden Park Association
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Shine Inside & Out: North YMCA Beautification Project
YMCA of Central New York
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
