Day of Caring
Every year, hundreds of Winnipeggers in workplaces just like yours discover the good things that can happen in our community when they volunteer at a United Way Winnipeg Day of Caring.
Take a day with your co-workers to change lives
A Day of Caring is a unique opportunity for your workplace to partner with a United Way Winnipeg agency partner or nonprofit organization. You’ll complete a volunteer project that contributes to local community development, renewal, and pride.
Volunteering will help strengthen a network of social programs that have a direct impact on the lives of Winnipeggers every year.
Why participate?
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It's meaningful.
For workplaces that participate in United Way Winnipeg campaigns, it’s amazing to see the impact of their contributions first-hand.
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It's hands-on.
It’s a unique volunteer experience that gives employees a chance to work together in new ways, and feel more connected to our community.
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It's informative.
Learn more about our city’s biggest challenges and how we can work together to address root causes and find permanent solutions.
Day of Caring Projects
- Are available year-round and arranged in the order requests are received, with your priorities and schedule in mind.
- Generally require an average of 5 to 20 workplace volunteers.
- Usually take from two to four weeks to plan. Larger, more complex projects may require more time.
- Average one full, or one half day in duration—larger projects may span several days.
- Vary, depending on current needs of agencies at the time of your request.
What kind of volunteer projects could you do?
- Special event support for an agency partner (e.g., holiday party or community barbeque)
- Revitalize an agency by cleaning, organizing supplies, or painting
- Landscape or prepare a community garden for planting
- Build or repair shelving, benches, or a fence.