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Why should your agency or school get involved in the Day of Caring?
- Complete needed projects, build relationships with local businesses, and promote volunteerism at your organization. Find out other reasons why your agency should participate.
Day of Caring Planning Timeline
- Mark
your calendar with all the important Day of Caring dates, including
the registration deadline on July 27!
What past agency project coordinators have to say about the Day of Caring
- "The Day of Caring brought much team spirit and energy to our staff. We also benefited from the opportunity to 'tell our story' to the volunteers and their sponsoring organizations." Read more comments from past agency project coordinators.
Day of Caring Project Guidelines
- Does your project meet a real need? Is your organization considered non-profit? Meet these guidelines before submitting your projects.
Developing a Project
- Need ideas for your Day of Caring project? This page provides a link to Project Types, Successful Projects, and our Photo Gallery.
Risk Management
- As with all service projects, careful planning and risk management practices are essential. Day of Caring projects are unique because they are one-time projects involving many volunteers, most of which you will not meet before the day of the project. Still, there are steps you can take to minimize the risk involved with your project.
Planning Details for Your Project
- Name tags and supplies and refreshments, oh my! Avoid forgetting a major detail during the planning process by using this checklist.
Showcasing Your Agency
- The Day of Caring is a "ready-made" marketing opportunity for your agency! Don't miss this opportunity to show off your agency to the media, potential donors, volunteers, and clients. Be creative and get the message out about what your agency does.
Communicating With Your Volunteer Team
- Effective communication facilitates a productive and fun project and happy volunteers. Follow this checklist to make Day of Caring a success!
Kickoff Breakfast Rally
- See
you at 7:30 AM at Albermarle Square Shopping Center. Grab breakfast
and meet up with your volunteers.
On the Day of Caring
- Set up and clean up, signing in volunteers and agency tours . . . what else do you need to know?
Marketing Potential
- Don't
miss the opportunity to get your agency's name and mission out in the
community. Day of Caring receives numerous media references.
Evaluation and Recognition
- Thank your volunteers (nine great ideas how!) and help us evaluate for next year.
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