2010 United Way Day of Caring

Saturday, April 24

Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Give the gift of you. Volunteer.

Last year, more than 2,500 volunteers took part in United Way's Day of Caring. They gave their time to help clean up local parks, remove debris from Presque Isle and improved their local neighborhoods.

This year, don't miss your opportunity to take part in one of the largest annual volunteer events in Erie County.

Guidelines

1. Select a Project Leader. 
2. Recruit a TEAM of well-organized people who have great ideas and want to make a difference. Lead a brainstorming session with them. 
3. Select a project that your TEAM will complete on or about Saturday, April 25.
4. Organize the logistics for your TEAM.  Consider items such as:
   1. Supplies/Materials
   2. Insurance Coverage
   3. Lunch
   4. Chaperones
   5. Transportation
   6. Maps/Instructions
5. Recruit additional volunteers to help with your Day of Caring project.
6. Complete and send the Day of Caring Registration Form to:
   Sue Howland
   United Way of Erie County
   420 West 6th Street, Suite 200
   Erie, PA  16507

   or fax to 459-5750. Contact Sue Howland 456-2937 x 232 with any questions.

Project Ideas

1. Clean Up:
   1. Neighborhood Areas
   2. Presque Isle Clean-Up
   3. Elderly Residents Property
   4. School Grounds
   5. Playgrounds or Parks
2. Landscape:
   1. Plant flowers/trees
   2. Pick up debris/rake
3. Human Service:
   1. Visit with seniors
   2. Collect food for a local pantry
   3. Volunteer at a soup kitchen

Ways to Thank Volunteers

1. United Way will provide each volunteer on your TEAM with reserved seat coupons courtesy of the Erie SeaWolves.
   Coupons are good for any upcoming SeaWolves home game based on availability.

2. Give an inexpensive gift, like pins or a certificate
3. Say “Thank You” many times!

Download the 2010 Day of Caring registration form by clicking here.