DAY OF CARING

Our community’s largest corporate volunteer event.

Day of Caring is Heart of West Michigan United Way's annual county-wide service event. Every September, hundreds of employees from companies across West Michigan “report to work” at local nonprofit agencies to volunteer their time. This annual event helps nonprofit organizations get things done⁠—projects they may not have the day-to-day capacity to do throughout the year.

We are delighted to invite you and your team to participate in United Way’s Day of Caring!

Examples of volunteer opportunities include:

  1. Beautification Projects: Park clean-ups, community garden maintenance, and mural painting

  2. Facility Improvements: Minor repairs, painting, and organizing at local nonprofits

  3. Community Outreach: Assembling care packages, food drives, and supporting local shelters

Team Registration

Nonprofits: Host a Volunteer Team

We’re looking for nonprofits with volunteer opportunities for our corporate team. Volunteer projects could include, but are not limited to, meal preparation and food packaging, painting, landscaping and yard work, event support, kit assembling, and more.

Submit Your Project

FAQs

  • We invite all companies and nonprofit organizations to participate in Day of Caring. However, preference for projects will go to companies who run an annual campaign.

  • Once you register your organization, gather interest from your colleagues to volunteer, the Volunteer Center will send you a form to fill out to match you with a project.

  • Project matching typically begins mid August. You’ll receive an email from the Volunteer Center to officially sign up your team once projects open. Keep in mind—all volunteer projects are important and help support a thriving community for all.

  • You’ll receive a contact information sheet with your matched nonprofit site leader and Heart of West Michigan United Way staff who can assist you.

  • Not necessarily. All agencies/nonprofits should provide any supplies you’ll need. You may need to bring additional household supplies like gloves, rakes, paintbrushes, etc. Connect with the site leader about supplies.

  • For those who register, you will receive a free food truck lunch.

    We recommend company team leads bring any beverages or snacks you may need onsite.

  • Michigan weather is unpredictable. If weather conditions prevent outdoor projects, the company team lead and nonprofit site leader will come up with an alternative plan for the project date.

Thank You Sponsors

Representative Carol Glanville

Supporting Sponsors
First National Bank of Michigan
Lake Michigan Credit Union

Looking for more volunteer opportunities?

Let our team create a customized volunteer experiences designed specifically for your workplace team. Whether your company is looking for a one-time project or ongoing opportunities, we offer a variety of ways to get involved.

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