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, 2025!
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
| Icon | Need/Agency | Date/Time | Actions |
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Campus Clean-up
Elmcrest Children's Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Work Day at Woodchuck Hill (Day of Caring 2026)
Central New York Land Trust
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Beautify our Boutique
Chadwick Residence, Inc.
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Bagged Lunch Preppers
Samaritan Center
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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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Food Preparation - Kitchen Volunteers (Day of Caring 2026)
Meals On Wheels of Syracuse New York Inc
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Meal Delivery Drivers (Day of Caring 2026)
Meals On Wheels of Syracuse New York Inc
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Outdoor Farm Upkeep
Sunshine Horses
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Clean horse pasture water troughs
Sunshine Horses
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Clean out the arena
Sunshine Horses
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Painting Pasture Fences
Sunshine Horses
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Preparation for Backpack Giveaway and Energy Efficiency Workshops
EnergySmart CNY
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
