United Way of Central New York’s Day of Caring is back!

The biggest day of volunteer service in CNY returns August 6, 2026. We invite all non-profits throughout the greater Onondaga County area to post your Day of Caring volunteer needs now on VolunteerCNY.org.

Whether you need help with grounds cleanup, painting, room organizing, food service, or something else entirely, this is your chance to capitalize on the spirit of community giving. Each year, this event grows. Last year, over 1,300 individuals volunteered in a single day! As a result, participating agencies gained lasting corporate partnerships and dedicated, returning volunteers.

If you haven’t joined us before, make this the year you become part of Central New York’s largest community-wide day of volunteering. United, we do more!

📝 Important Posting Instructions

To ensure your opportunities are tracked correctly, please follow these steps. Visit https://www.volunteercny.org/portal/landing/. If you don’t have an agency account, click “Create an account to get started” and then proceed:

-Click on Post Your Agency Need(s) Today!

-Set the listing to PRIVATE

-Set the initiative to Day of Caring 2026

– Set the duration to Happens On (unless otherwise discussed with United Way)

🗓️ Deadlines & Contact Info

Agency registration is OPEN NOW through the end of July. Questions? Connect with:

– Elisabeth Osei-Kwame | Volunteer Administrator [eoseikwame@unitedway-cny.org] 428.2210

– Katie Hanlon | Chief Community Officer [khanlon@unitedway-cny.org] 428.2200