2023 Days of Caring

Supports Henderson County Nonprofits!

VOLUNTEER NOW

2023 Days of Caring impact event is scheduled on Friday, May 12^th and Saturday, May 13^th. Nearly 400 volunteers are needed to work on 38 projects at 25 local Henderson County nonprofit agencies. Projects include a variety that appeal to all kinds of volunteers.

Complete details with registration information and the link to register is just below...

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Hunger persists in our community, with 14,000 individuals in Henderson County, including 3,480 children, experiencing food insecurity. That number represents 12.7% of our County population. Food costs have risen 16% since 2020 and 10% in 2022 alone. With the rising costs of food and other expenses, many residents are struggling to make ends meet. Our local food pantries need additional support to help them keep up with rising costs and the increasing need. Make a gift today to support 13 public facing food pantries doing this important work in Henderson County. Every dollar donated is doubled thanks to a matching gift provided by a generous donor.

Donating is easy: Text UWCARES to the number 71777 or Click here to donate online.

Volunteer Registration Open through May 10th, sign up by April 10th to get a free Days of Caring 2023 t-shirt

Days of Caring is an opportunity for Henderson County residents to connect with local nonprofits for a day of volunteerism. This year 25 nonprofit agencies posted 38 projects calling on nearly 400 volunteers to complete the work over the two-day period.

Projects include a variety that appeal to all kinds of volunteers. For the gardener, projects include mulching, planting and landscaping. For the handy-person, there is painting, small repairs, and construction. Food pantries and thrift stores often need help organizing and stocking products. Volunteers also help with the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive at the Henderson County Postal Annex.

Individuals, families, civic groups, corporate teams, and others are all encouraged to participate. Volunteers can choose half or full day projects on either Friday or Saturday, or both days! (Click here to download a flyer to share and create a team.)

Days of Caring Timeline

April 10th: T-Shirt registration deadline - Register by this date to be guaranteed a volunteer t-shirt
May 10th: Volunteer registration closes
May 9-11: Project Coordinators pick up Day of Caring signs & shirts
May 12 and 13th: Days of Caring! Morning Projects (9am to 12pm) or All Day projects (9am to 3pm)

Registration Instructions for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Teams

2023 Dios de Cariñoso Guía de Inscripcion de Voluntario

Individuals:

Step 1: Click on the Days of Caring Registration Link.
Step 2: Enter your email address. (Note: You do not have to create an account to volunteer).
Step 3: Peruse the volunteer opportunities, select your project and click the Green “Sign Up” button.

Couples & Families:

Step 1: Identify a main contact.
Step 2: Click on the Days of Caring Registration Link.
Step 3: Enter the email address of the main contact. (Note: You do not have to create an account to volunteer)
Step 4: Peruse the volunteer opportunities, select your project and click the Green “Sign Up” button.
Step 5: Enter the main contact’s participant information and then click the “Save and Add Another Person” button to enter the other members of your group. If it is easier, feel free to use the same email address and phone number for each member of your family.
Step 6: Click “Save and Done” to secure your volunteer spot.

Teams:

If your business, civic group or church want to volunteer as a team, please follow the instructions below. There are two pathways to ‘sign up’.

START HERE:
Step 1: Identify a Team Leader
Step 2: Do you already know the names of your team volunteers?

Yes, please follow Pathway One
No, please follow Pathway Two

Team Volunteer Registration Pathway One:

For those that know the names of their team volunteers.
Step 3: Click on the Days of Caring Registration Link.
Step 4: Enter the email address of the team leader. (Note: You do not have to create an account to volunteer)
Step 5: Peruse the volunteer opportunities, select your project and click the Green “Sign Up” button.
Step 6: Enter the team leader’s participant information (email, phone & t-shirt) and then click the “Save and Add Another Person” button to enter the other members of your group.
Step 7: Add the Name, Email Address and T-Shirt size of your teammates. Phone number is optional.
Step 8: Once you’ve registered your team members. Click “Save and Done” to secure your volunteer spots.

Team Volunteer Registration Pathway Two:

For those that do not know the names of their team volunteers and want to secure your spot.
Step 3: Click on the Days of Caring Registration Link.
Step 4: Enter the email address of the team leader. (Note: You do not have to create an account to volunteer)
Step 5: Peruse the volunteer opportunities, select your project and click the Green “Sign Up” button.
Step 6: Enter the team leader’s participant information (email, phone & t-shirt) and add the # of spots [see image below] needed for your team and “Save and Done”.
Step 7: Please collect your team member names, emails, and unisex shirt sizes. We will email you a form to provide us with this information that you can return any time before the deadline, Monday, April 10th, to ensure your teammates will receive a Days of Caring T-shirt.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for this impactful event?

Click here to access Days of Caring Sponsorship information

If you have any questions about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kat Carlton, Director of Community Development, via email at kcarlton@liveunitedhc.org or via phone at 828 692 1636 (ext. 1104).