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What (and when) is Community Care Day?

Why should my company participate in Community Care Day?

What is the time commitment required?

What projects will be worked on for Community Care Day?

Does my team have to be highly skilled to participate?

Are there any “family-friendly” Community Care Day projects?

Where do the volunteers for Community Care Day come from?

How do I sign up to participate in Community Care Day?

Can I work on my project on the following Saturday?

Does this qualify as my volunteer hours at my company?

Is this the same thing as “Day of Caring”?

What (and when) is Community Care Day?
Community Care Day is a United Way sponsored event connecting local volunteers to community service projects at sites throughout Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties. Volunteers provide the manpower and elbow grease to complete projects for agencies and clients who lack the resources to complete them on their own. Community Care Day is held annually on the first Friday in June. This year it will be held on June 2, 2006.

Why should my company participate in Community Care Day?
Community Care Day is a great team-building activity for local companies. Employees get the opportunity to bond and work together in a different environment and leave feeling good about themselves, their co-workers and employer. Community Care Day is a great way to empower your employees to volunteer in their communities. Also, your employees will see first-hand how their United Way donations are changing lives within the three-county service area. The event increases a sense of community pride and encourages the spirit of volunteerism. It is a great tool for showing your organization’s support of community-wide initiatives.

What is the time commitment required?
Projects are available from 8:00 a.m. – Noon, Noon – 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

What projects will be worked on for Community Care Day?
Projects will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. They may include painting, landscaping, cleaning, community clean-up, light construction, sorting/organizing items such as toys, books, etc. and spending time with agency clients.

Does my team have to be highly skilled to participate?
Projects will be available for volunteers of all skill levels. Please indicate skills you may want to use when you sign up to participate.

Are there any “family-friendly” Community Care Day projects?
Projects will be available for volunteers of all ages. Please indicate the age range of your volunteer group when you sign up to participate.

Where do the volunteers for Community Care Day come from?
Volunteers will primarily come from corporate groups and local companies. Other volunteers may include churches, school groups, community groups and individual unaffiliated volunteers.

How do I sign up to participate in Community Care Day?
Volunteers may sign up online. Volunteers without Internet access may contact Nicolette Ryan at (937) 225-3039.

Can I work on my project on the following Saturday?
A limited number of volunteer projects may be available on June 3, 2006. A comprehensive list of volunteer projects available at other times may be viewed at www.volunteerdayton.org.

Does this qualify as my volunteer hours at my company?
Community Care Day is a great time to take advantage of approved volunteer days through your company.

Is this the same thing as “Day of Caring”?
No. Day of Caring is an annual event sponsored by another organization in our community.