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What
is the Day of Caring?
- The
United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring is a day of service
in the fall when hundreds of volunteers from local companies and
organizations make a difference at local agencies and schools,
and in the lives of students and clients by completing much-needed
projects.
When
is the Day of Caring?
- The
next Day of Caring is scheduled for September 19, 2007.
How
do we sign up to participate in the Day of Caring?
- Agencies
can submit projects and volunteer teams can register on-line beginning
at the end of June (see timeline).
What
is the Kickoff Breakfast Rally?
- The
rally
is
an opportunity for all of the volunteers, agency representatives
and sponsors to fill up on a great breakfast, meet up with your
volunteer team or agency representative and receive a fabulous
send-off from United Way staff and volunteers.
What
do we do if it rains on the Day of Caring?
- There
is no "official" rain date for the Day of Caring because
many projects will take place indoors and will go on, rain or
shine. The Rally will go on if a light rain occurs and will cancel
in a downpour. However, if a project is weather-dependent, the
agency and volunteer team should work out a rain plan. Pre-determine
an alternate day to complete the project, and determine how you
will get the word out to all volunteers that the project has been
rescheduled.
What
kinds of projects can we get involved with?
- Historically,
the Day of Caring has offered all kinds of projects to volunteer
teams. Types of projects include landscaping, painting, clerical,
human service and construction. Visit last year's Successful
Projects and the Photo Gallery.
How
much of a time commitment is it to coordinate a volunteer team?
- Coordinating
a volunteer team takes different amounts of time depending on
how many volunteers will be participating and how you communicate
with your team. Volunteer Team Leaders will spend time determining
how many employees would like to participate and in what kind
of project, submitting necessary forms to the United Way, attending
a one-hour meeting in August, working out details with the agency
project coordinator and communicating those details to the volunteer
team. E-mail and web access will greatly reduce the amount of
time spent coordinating a team.
What
is the agency expected to provide?
- It
is expected that the agency will provide all major supplies and
tools necessary to do the project. It is up to the agency to seek
donations of supplies and tools, if necessary. Agencies should
try to provide lunch, snacks, drinks and water, especially for
volunteers at all-day projects. In addition, agencies should add
special event volunteers to their insurance policy.
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