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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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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Beautifying the Naturescape Garden
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Card Making for a local nursing home
Upstate Oasis
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Weeding the Grounds
Sunshine Horses
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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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Become a trained climate advocate with AGREE
Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE)
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Happens On Aug 5, 2026 | ||
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Preparation for Backpack Giveaway and Energy Efficiency Workshops
EnergySmart CNY
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Welcome Home Project
House Of Psalms 23, Inc.
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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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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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Support Dunbar’s Mission – Volunteer with Us
Dunbar Center (aka Dunbar Association)
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
