Day Of Caring
October 10, 2007
United Way Silicon Valley’s Day of Caring is a community-wide civic engagement event bringing together hundreds of volunteers in hands-on group projects at various United Way agencies.
Why Volunteer?
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Volunteers experience the satisfaction of making a positive difference in Santa Clara County. |
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Companies benefit from teamwork and morale building, in addition to public recognition for participation.
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Agencies save money and/or can provide an additional service to clients because of the hours donated by volunteers. |
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Our community becomes more vital as volunteers expand the capacity of United Way agencies by supplying needed labor and demonstrating how community engagement can make a positive impact on community problems. |
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Volunteers can learn about the needs and issues in their community. |
Participation is Easy
Local non-profit agencies inform us of their needs and we create a list of projects. Volunteers from companies in Santa Clara County select the project(s) they would like to complete.
Sample projects from previous Day of Caring include:
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Painting the interiors and exteriors of agencies |
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Gardening and landscaping |
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Sorting food and clothing for distribution to clients |
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Assisting with arts and craft projects for children, seniors, and developmentally disabled clients. |
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For Companies, Non-Profit Agencies and Groups Contact:
Alisha Rodrigues
408.345.4315
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