Day of Caring
June 21,22,23 2012
Day of Caring: A special way for organizations and employees to spend a day working directly with the agencies and programs that help people in your community…
Imagine: An opportunity for the people of your organization to come together as a group, to make a real difference in your community.
Imagine:People in your organization working side-by-side – painting, cleaning, sawing, entertaining – and having fun doing something completely different for a day.
Imagine: Moving beyond making your corporate donation or organizing an employee campaign and into a direct role as a community builder - simply by setting aside a day to be involved in something that’s tangible.
That’s what Day of Caring is all about. It’s about community building made real. It’s an opportunity to see the programs and agencies your organization and your people support come to life. It’s a special chance to interact with the staff and the volunteers who deliver services to your community.
Here’s how it Works
· Local community agencies and programs identify project needs to United Way;
· Organizations identify their interest in participating in Day of Caring to their local United Way, which links organizations and projects together and manages the process;
· Your team spends a day working “on-site” on the project. Day of Caring is usually held on one specific day during the annual fund raising campaign, but can also happen at other times during the year.
Types of Projects
· Construction: Install an accessibility ramp, build a deck or patio, work on interior or exterior framing, dry walling, painting;
· Restoration: Paint a fence, rebuild a playground, clean up a neglected park, day care, or seniors’ centre;
· Community/Agency special events: singing, putting on a show for a senior’s resident; hosting a picnic, or other event for a community agency;
· Doing agency work: Delivering meals, helping at a food bank or a soup kitchen, participating in youth, disabled, or seniors programs.
… And at the “End of the Day”:
Day of Caring can bring your team together in new ways as everyone pitches in on a project that’s very different from your normal workday. It also can generate public visibility for your organization through the media opportunities your presence in the community creates.
Finally, Day of Caring brings everyone closer to community initiatives in a very real way, and lets everyone see their donation “in action”.
Ask your United Way about Day of Caring today!
Local agencies are encouraged to apply.
Call the United Way 403-526-5544
 2012 Day of Caring Proposal AGENCY.pdf | [ ] | 63 Kb |
| Corporate/Business Registration Form | [ ] | 118 Kb |
