What is Day of Caring?
Day of Caring is an annual United Way event where hundreds of volunteers from throughout Thurston County join local nonprofit and other community organizations to work on service projects. Participating organizations are matched with volunteers who give their time, talents and services to make a hands-on difference in our community.
Not only does Day of Caring have a significant impact on the needs of local nonprofits, it also enables volunteers to meet new people, work as a team, gain new experiences, and see firsthand how United Way utilizes the caring power of our community. It’s about coming together for a common purpose to improve the lives of others and advance the common good.
When is Day of Caring?
Day of Caring will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010 at various locations throughout Thurston County.
Who are our Day of Caring partners?
With the expertise from our partners at the Volunteeer Center of Lewis, Mason & Thurston Counties, local nonprofits will be able to register to have projects completed at their organizations and volunteers will be able to sign up for a wide variety of projects that will benefit many local organizations and people that need help.
United Way also coordinates with The Evergreen State College's "Community to Community Action Day" to combine the two events and have an even greater impact on our community. Students from Saint Martin's University will also participate in Day of Caring, engaging our local college students in meaningful, hands-on projects.
NEW THIS YEAR!
An "after-hours" party will be held for Day of Caring participants at the Olympia Farmer's Market, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. There will be food, beverages and live music. Tickets can be purchased in advance online for $10, or at the door for $15.
To purchase tickets for the "after hours" party, click here.
How do I sign up to participate in Day of Caring?
If you would like to volunteer for a project, please click on the button below. You will be directed to the online registration form on the Volunteer Center's website. If you have already registered yourself or your organization in their system, you will simply need to login and search available projects. If you are not currently registered with the Volunteer Center, follow the instructions to create an account. (If you forgot your password, email celina@volunteer.ws or call 741-2622 and ask for Celina.)
Deadline for Team Registration is September 10. To guarantee shirt sizes, register by September 1.
For questions about Day of Caring, contact Ami Forsberg at aforsberg@unitedway-thurston.org or 360.943.2773 x 13.
Day of Caring Sponsors
To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, call 360.943.2773 x 17 or email tverbon@unitedway-thurston.org.
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