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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Continue support for rescued farm animals
The Haven at Skanda
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Groundskeeping for Day of Caring
Clear Path for Veterans
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Tree Maintenance Blitz with OEC and the Syracuse City Parks! [59+ Trees]
Onondaga Earth Corps, Inc.
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Meal Prep
Samaritan Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Ticket Sales Volunteers, Syracuse Mets Homestretch Games
Rescue Mission
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Is Ongoing | ||
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Day of Caring Blood Drive @ NorthEast Medical Center
American Red Cross of Central & Northern New York
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Renew a Native Garden in the inner city!
Terra Science and Education
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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The Big Southwest Center Clean: Day 3 of 3!
Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility (Syracuse Community Connections)
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Happens On Aug 8, 2026 | ||
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The Big Southwest Center Clean: Day 2 of 3!
Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility (Syracuse Community Connections)
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Happens On Aug 7, 2026 | ||
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Painting at Westcott Community Center (Day of Caring 2026)
Westcott Community Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Beautify our Front Garden
Meals on Wheels of Eastern Onondaga County
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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HumaneCNY - Animal Shelter Cleaning
HumaneCNY
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
