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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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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Continue support for rescued farm animals
The Haven at Skanda
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Happens On Aug 6, 2026 | ||
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Erin's Angels of CNY - Summer Weekend Meals Packing and Delivery
Erin's Angels
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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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Celebrate you Day at CCA CUSE Center
Center for Community Alternatives, Inc.
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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 | ||
