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How You Can Help - Volunteer How You Can Help
    Days of Caring Days of Caring Volunteers The United Way Days of Caring program is at the heart of connecting hundreds of volunteers to local nonprofit organizations. This is your opportunity to join more than 2,000 volunteers who completed much-needed projects at United Way partner agencies in 2007.

    Companies: Register now for a project
    Companies: Become a Days of Caring sponsor
    Agencies: Submit a project request

    A variety of volunteer opportunities are available from April to
    December 2008. Companies and/or individuals may choose from a
    range of projects, dates and times.

    Days of Caring Volunteers Experience the Rewards of Volunteerism
    Using its relationship with its partner agencies, United Way matches volunteer groups with projects that fit their skills and interests. Volunteers have many choices, including the type of project, location, degree of physical labor and full- or half-day time commitment. Opportunities include:

    • Interaction with children and seniors
    • Teaching computer skills to job seekers
    • Delivering and serving meals
    • Painting, landscaping, planting and completing simple repairs

    Days of Caring Volunteers Benefits to your organization:
    • Showcase your organization's volunteer spirit while making a difference in your community.
    • Improve employee morale and enthusiasm with an energizing new project.
    • Strengthen team building among your employees.
    • Feel more connected to your community and coworkers while working to help those in need.

    Visit our photo gallery to see examples of Days of Caring projects completed in 2007.

    Click here for a list of frequently-asked questions.

    REGISTRATION FORMS

    Register Now for a Project. Please complete the registration form at least four weeks prior to your desired Day of Caring date. We will send you project information and T-shirts for your organization's volunteers closer to the date of the project.

    Become a Sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Funds raised through sponsorships are used to help purchase paint, brushes, gardening tools and other supplies agencies may need to complete their Days of Caring tasks. Sponsors will be listed on the Days of Caring T-shirts, United Way of Greater Cleveland's Web site and in an upcoming issue of United Way's e-newsletter, What Matters.

    Submit a Project Request. An online form is available for agency requests. Or you may download and complete a project quick fax form HERE. Complete needed projects, build relationships with local businesses and promote volunteerism at your organization. Please register at least four weeks prior to your desired Day of Caring date.

    For information on scheduling a project, or to discuss volunteer opportunites in the Greater Cleveland area, please contact Jessica D. Snyder, Special Events Coordinator, at (216) 436-2123.
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