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
| Icon | Need/Agency | Date/Time | Actions |
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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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Help Clean and Organize Gigi's Playhouse
GiGi's Playhouse
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Spanish Action League Community Painting & Beautification Project
The Spanish Action League Inc. of Onondaga County
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Happens On Aug 7, 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 | ||
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Weeding in Thornden Park
Thornden Park Association
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Facility Improvement Volunteers
Huntington Family Centers
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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 | ||
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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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Support the Mary Nelson Youth Center
Mary Nelson Youth Center
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Field Day at the YWCA: Girls Inc.
YWCA of Syracuse & Onondaga County, Inc.
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Housing Visions Unlimited Inc., Northside Community Day
Housing Visions, Unlimited
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Happens On Aug 6, 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 | ||
