About
Day of Caring is the largest single-day volunteer event in Boulder and Broomfield counties. It is an opportunity for local volunteers to go out, give back, and make a positive impact in our community. Day of Caring reflects one of Mile High United Way's core values: that we are better together and, united, we can achieve our vision of future in which all people can achieve their full potential.
Day of Caring includes volunteer projects hosted at nonprofits across the region. We welcome corporate groups, community and civic groups, and individuals 18 and up to participate in volunteer projects. Projects consist of a variety of in-person and virtual activities.
Celebration: All volunteers, agencies, and companies are invited to the celebration after Day of Caring at The Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Boulder, CO 80304, from 1:00-3:00 PM.
T-Shirts: All volunteers, virtual and in-person, will be able to order a free Day of Caring t-shirt. T-Shirt pick up will be in-person on August 31st from 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Broomfield Fish (6 Garden Ctr, Broomfield, CO 80020). If you cannot pick up your t-shirt at this time, you can instead pick up from Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205, between September 1st and September 9th.
For questions or to make your reservation for a Day of Caring project, please email Yael Holzman at Yael.Holzman@unitedwaydenver.org
For companies or groups making a group reservation at an in-person project, the Mile High United Way volunteer team will send you specific instructions on how to track your volunteers' t-shirt sizes and celebration RSVP list.
For indivduals, the volunteer team will send you the link to order your t-shirt online.
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Shifts (37)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Boulder Flatirons Rotary Foundation - VIRTUAL | 12:00am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | We need tech help to set up social media platforms for our website, to freshen up our Facebook and start and manage an Instagram account over the course of several weeks. We also need coaching on how to use Zoom. The volunteer could be under 18. Point of contact is... | 0/∞ | Over | |
Broomfield FISH - VIRTUAL | 12:00am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | Make kids snack bags for Broomfield FISH. (I will send a PDF with instructions) sharin.oliver@broomfieldfish.org is the point of contact. | 3/∞ | Over | |
Sister Carmen Community Center - VIRTUAL | 12:00am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | Food Drive- non-perishable nut butters, jelly and jams, soups, stews, and packaged meals and mac and cheese. Only expiration dates of 2021 and newer, keep in a cool, dry place. These can be delivered to our warehouse M-F, 9:00-4:30 pm. Warehouse Address: 655 Aspen Ridge Drive. Lafayette, CO 80026 (entrance... | 0/∞ | Over | |
Thorne Nature Experience - VIRTUAL | 12:00am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | During that time, we could use support with recruitment for volunteers which requires updating several of our website postings with current job descriptions. Point of Contact: | 0/∞ | Over | |
Thorne Nature Experience - VIRTUAL | 12:00am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | We are launching new programs in the fall. We will need support creating graphic and support materials for the new program. Point of Contact:POC: Maggie Vest Engelman, Volunteer manager at Thorne, maggie@thornenature.org | 1/∞ | Over | |
Community Food Share - VIRTUAL | 10:00am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | September is Hunger Action Month! Support Community Food Share by hosting a virtual food drive! Set one up for your team, or have individuals create their own drives. Details here: https://communityfoodshare.org/donate/food-fund-drives/ Information about traditional food drives can be found on that page as well. Kat Arnedo, karnedo@communityfoodshare.org | 0/∞ | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Cal-Wood Education Center - REMOTE | 8:00am (MT) | 12:30pm (MT) | Description: Remote opportunity is to build picnic tables or mason bee boxes. Participants will have to purchase and provide all materials and tools for this project. We will provide a tax letter when completed. We can provide directions. Point of Contact: Angie Busby, angie@calwood.org, 303-449-0603 ext 4 | 0/∞ | Over |
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Staff Leads | 7:29am (MT) | 1:00pm (MT) | Multiple Addresses CO | Assignments will be given closer to the event. | 22/25 | Over |
Cal-Wood Education Center | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 2282 County Road 87 Jamestown, Colorado 80455 | Description: Project is dependent on what is happening at Cal-Wood Education Center during that time. Projects may include post fire restoration, wildlife oriented projects, maintenance, forestry work, greenhouse work, trail maintenance, campsite maintenance, or any land management based activity. We have projects that need to be completed to catch up... | 0/30 | Over |
Center for People with Disabilities (CPWD) | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1675 Range Street Boulder, Colorado 80301 | Description: Do you enjoy digging in the dirt and being outside? Do you know the difference between a weed and non-weed? We could use your help with fall clean up in the large garden area behind our building and around the grounds. You will leave with a great sense of... | 15/15 | Over |
Colorado Horse Rescue | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 10386 N 65th St Longmont, CO 80503 | Description: Our annual Gala, The Mane Event, is planned for the end of September. This project will focus on beautifying and preparing the property for this event. This preparation includes but is not limited to: weeding & planting in the garden, mowing/weed whacking/edging, scrubbing indoor barn walls, posting signage, delineating parking... | 19/20 | Over |
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 5761 Ute Highway Longmont, CO 80503 | Description: Volunteers will work to beautify the grounds of the center and help maintain a safe space for wild animals being rehabilitated. Volunteers will not work directly with the animals but will play a key part in supporting efforts to protect local wildlife at Colorado's largest wildlife rehabilitation center. Join... | 9/10 | Over |
Longs Peak Council of Scouts BSA: Camp Patiya #2 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 7022 Flagstaff Road Boulder, Colorado 80302 7 miles up Flagstaff Road. All of our volunteers have driven up in the past, even one has rode his bicycle! We encourage people to carpool to save the planet! | Description: Painting Picnic Tables. Spend your Day of Caring in a forest high above Boulder at Scout Camp Patiya painting wooden picnic tables. Requirements: Please bring your own mask, old clothes and old shoes. No restrictions. Parking: 7022 Flagstaff Rd, Boulder, CO 80302. Drive 7.5 miles up Flagstaff Road from Baseline and park... | 5/6 | Over |
Longs Peak Council of Scouts BSA: Camp Patiya Project #1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 7022 Flagstaff Road Boulder, CO 80302 | Description: Weed Control. Using tools and good gloves, remove thistles and other weeds at Scout Camp Patiya at a cool elevation of 7,400 feet. Plenty of room for social distancing. Extra points if you bring your own weed eater. Requirements: Wear gloves, long pants, and sturdy footwear. Bring sunscreen and... | 1/1 | Over |
Longs Peak Council of Scouts BSA: Camp Patiya Project #3 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 7022 Flagstaff Road Boulder, CO 80302 | Description: Building Fence. Dig holes for fence posts to surround a new parking lot. Requirements: Bring strong muscles. Wear long pants, boots, and gloves. Bring sunscreen and water. | 8/8 | Over |
Longs Peak Council of Scouts BSA: Camp Patiya Project #4 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 7022 Flagstaff Road Boulder, CO 80302 | Description: Enhancing Nature Trail. Re-align the trail, line it with logs, and put up new signs. Requirements: Wear long pants, boots, and work gloves. Bring sunscreen and water. | 5/6 | Over |
Longs Peak Council of Scouts BSA: Camp Patiya Project #5 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 7022 Flagstaff Road Boulder, CO 80302 | Description: Repairing Trails. You will improve trails by channeling water to one side, building steps, and otherwise displaying strength. Requirements: Wear long pants, boots, and gloves. Bring sunscreen and water. | 12/12 | Over |
Salvation Army (Broomfield) | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1080 Birch Street Broomfield, Colorado 80020 | Description: We have in-door projects as well as out-door projects. Volunteers will help paint 2 rooms. Requirements: Volunteers will be working inside and outside. | 4/10 | Over |
The Tiny Tim Center Inc. - TLC Learning Center | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 611 Korte Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80501 | Description: Outdoor landscape, playground clean-up, garden maintenance Requirements: outside lawn tools, gloves, hats, water bottles | 15/15 | Over |
City of Longmont | 8:30am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Blue Skies Park - 1520 Mountain Drive Longmont, CO 80503 | Description: Applying new mulch to shrub beds and seating areas in Blue Skies park. Mulch piles will be strategically placed along the park for volunteers to more easily move the mulch to the different areas. Wheel barrows, rakes and pitch forks are the basic tools needed. Difficulty level is low. ... | 49/50 | Over |
Sister Carmen Community Center | 8:30am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 665 Aspen Ride Dr. Lafayette, CO 80026 | Description: Garden pathway project Requirements: Closed toe shoes, sun hat, garden gloves, or we have some. Must be able to walk and bend, take wood chips, and put new down, working outside in weather. Volunteers must sign onsite waivers. Parking: 655 Aspen Ridge Dr., Lafayette, CO 80026Point of Contact: Ann Huggins,... | 10/10 | Over |
Aspen Center for Child Development (OUR Center) | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 501 5th Avenue Longmont, CO 80504 | Description: Special cleaning projects at facility. Volunteers will wash windows, clean debris from flat roof and gutters. Requirements: Volunteers must be comfortable on a ladder or on the roof. | 1/6 | Over |
Bal Swan Children's Center | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1145 E 13th Ave Broomfield, CO 80020 | Description: Landscaping work and Building Painting Requirements: Clothing for outdoor and paint work; sunscreen; possibly rakes/shovelsParking: Point of Contact: Debbie Kunz, debbie@balswan.org | 10/19 | Over |
Community Food Share | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 650 South Taylor Avenue Louisville, CO 80027 | Description: Sorting incoming food donations, preparing orders for food pantry programs, etc. Requirements: Closed toe shoes, no sandals/heels/slip-on shoes. Jean/tee-shirts/sneakers are ideal. May involve some bending and lifting. | 14/15 | Over |
Earth's Table Donation Gardens - Garden #9 | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 4562 47th St. Boulder, CO 80303 | Description: Garden work in our 5 donation garden locations: harvesting vegetables, weeding, bed preparation or planting cover crops, end of the year year garden cleanup. Requirements: weather appropriate gardening clothes, mask, your own tools if you choose to bring them, we will also provide tools, water, sun screen. Volunteers must sign a... | 5/5 | Over |
Earth's Table Donation Gardens - Jubilee Garden | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 67839 South Boulder Rd. Boulder, CO 80303 | Description: Garden work in our donation gardens: harvesting vegetables, weeding, bed preparation or planting cover crops, end of the year garden cleanup. Requirements: weather appropriate gardening clothes, mask, your own tools if you choose to bring them, we will also provide tools, water, sun screen.Parking: Jubilee Garden, 67839 South Boulder Rd., Boulder,... | 5/5 | Over |
Earth's Table Donation Gardens - Le Jardin Francaise | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 8758 Elgin Dr. Lafayette, CO 80026 | Description: Garden work in our donation gardens: harvesting vegetables, weeding, bed preparation or planting cover crops, end of the year garden cleanup. Requirements: Weather appropriate gardening clothes, mask, your own tools if you choose to bring them, we will also provide tools, water, sun screen.Parking: 8758 Elgin Dr. Lafayette, CO, 80026 Point... | 6/6 | Over |
Earth's Table Donation Gardens - Marpa Garden | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1275 Cherryvale Rd. Boulder, CO 80303 | Description: Garden work in our donation gardens: harvesting vegetables, weeding, bed preparation or planting cover crops, end of the year garden cleanup. Requirements: weather appropriate gardening clothes, mask, your own tools if you choose to bring them, we will also provide tools, water, sun screen. Volunteers must sign a waiver. Parking: Marpa Garden,... | 6/6 | Over |
Earth's Table Donation Gardens - Plumbumpy Garden | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 7337 North 63rd. St. Longmont, CO 80503 | Description: Garden work in our donation gardens: harvesting vegetables, weeding, bed preparation or planting cover crops, end of the year year garden cleanup. Requirements: Weather appropriate gardening clothes, mask, your own tools if you choose to bring them, we will also provide tools, water, sun screen. Volunteers must sign waiver (will... | 9/9 | Over |
Growing Gardens | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 950 Lashley Street Longmont, CO 80504 | Description: Farm work could include weeding, planting, updating pathways, general cleanup Requirements: Participants must bring appropriate clothing for any and all outdoor weather including: Sun hats, sunscreen, a water bottle full of water, close toed shoes, work gloves, long pants, long sleeved shirts, a jacket or rain jacket as needed, COVID... | 24/24 | Over |
OUR Center | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 220 Collyer Street, Longmont, CO 80504 | Description: Sorting, stocking and organizing our facility. Our facility has not been open to the public during the pandemic. Our clothing bank has been closed during this time. Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, including organizing our storage areas, sorting and stocking food and clothing and organizing our... | 6/6 | Over |
Thorne Nature Experience | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1466 North 63rd street Boulder, CO 80303 | Description: For the event, we would have half the group supporting with landscape support for our land and the other half would support with the restocking of our summer camp supplies. Requirements: Weather appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, water bottle, work gloves, Parking: 1466 North 63rd street Boulder, CO 80303Point of... | 8/10 | Over |
Wild Bear Nature Center | 9:00am (MT) | 12:30pm (MT) | 55 Indian Peaks Drive Nederland, CO 80466 | Description: Wild Bear Nature Center invites volunteers to enjoy the outdoors while working on a fire mitigation and property cleanup project. Volunteers will work as a socially distanced group to tackle the Wild Bear Nature Center's Mud Lake property to help keep it safe and enjoyable for everyone who visits. Volunteers... | 30/33 | Over |
Wild Plum Center | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 851 Meeker St. Longmont, CO 80504 | Description: We will continue the construction and maintenance of various elements of our Outdoor Learning Center. Requirements: This project will take place outdoor, so please bring anything that helps you feel more comfortable. | 13/17 | Over |
Imagine! | 9:30am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1665 Coal Creek drive Lafayette , CO 80026 | Description: Car Wash for Imagine!'s community based services Requirements: dress casually, bring personal water bottle that can be re-filled | 12/12 | Over |
Broomfield FISH | 10:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 6 Garden Center Broomfield, Colorado 80020 | Description: Assist in our warehouse by sorting donations and repackaging bulk items. Requirements: Please wear closed toe shoes. This project requires volunteers to be on their feet for two hours. Parking: Broomfield FISH is located at 6 Garden Center in Broomfield. We are in the brick two-story building behind Wells Fargo. Please park... | 7/8 | Over |
Imagine! - Vehicle Cleaning and Restocking | 10:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1665 Coal Creek drive Lafayette , CO 80026 | Description: Imagine is seeking volunteers to help us clean the interior and exterior of our vehicles which provide community access for individuals with disabilities. Volunteers will also help to restock necessary supplies like first-aid kits etc. Requirements: Dress casually, bring personal water bottle that can be re-filled Parking: 1665 Coal Creek... | 10/10 | Over |