Day of Caring

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

 

The United Way Day of Caring is the largest one-day volunteer event in central West Virginia.  The event brings together hundreds of volunteers to create a positive impact on nonprofit organizations and human service providers across Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Braxton, Clay and Logan counties. Both ON-SITE and VIRTUAL volunteer opportunities will be available.

The 19th ANNUAL DAY OF CARING will be on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm.

All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver.

Day of Caring Waiver Form

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

DAY OF CARING:

  • Promotes the spirit & value of volunteerism
  • Demonstrates the power & impact of United Way’s mission
  • Generates positive community relationships
  • Helps to develop contacts between volunteers, agencies & workplaces
  • Gives each of us an opportunity to roll up our sleeves and work together to make a difference

PROJECT REGISTRATION

Project registrations will open on June 10 and will be accepted until August 9, 2024 at midnight.

Any non-profit or human services organization whose work positively impacts or benefits the community at large is eligible to submit a project for consideration. 

PROJECT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 10, 2024

PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE:

  • Carpentry/Restoration/Maintenance
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Lawn update; weeding, mulching, branch collection
  • Painting
  • Sorting clothing and donations
  • Trail building and maintenance
  • Vehicle wash and cleaning (agency)
  • Indoor activities
  • Outdoor activities

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE FAQ's FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION AND IDEAS

2024 VIRTUAL PROJECT

Paws and Claws Shelter Supply Drive

This year United Way of Central WV is partnering with Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association to help with the recovery and repair of their location. On March 27, 2024, a U-Haul crashed into the shelter and the organization has been slowly making progress with kennel repairs. In addition to providing shelter services for animals, they also have a pet food bank open 6 days a week to the public, which has been a great resource for the individuals and households we serve. With this drive we hope to:

  • Provide sustenance to pets during this transitional period.
  • Assist low-income pet owners
  • Reduce pet surrender and stray animal population
  • Build partnerships that can aid with resource development for families in need of services for their furry family members
  • Improve emergency preparedness for the shelter

Paws and Claws Shelter Supply Drive

We will also provide a list to all Day of Caring Team Leaders.

Project Registration
Project Registration (Credit Card for t-shirts)

VOLUNTEER/TEAM REGISTRATION

Individual/Team Registration will open June 10, and will be accepted until August 16, 2024 at midnight.

TEAM REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 10, 2024

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE FAQ's FOR TEAMS & VOLUNTEERS

Team Registration
Team Registration (Credit Card for t-shirts)

PROJECT AND VOLUNTEER PACKET

Projects and Teams will have match meetings and trainings on 09/04/2024 at 12 pm and again on 09/05/2024 at 10:30 am & 2:30 pm at the United Way office.  

GET STARTED

If you have any questions, contact Katharina Fritzler at 304.340.3521 or kfritzler@unitedwaycwv.org