Day of Caring

Day of Caring

Date: October 17, 2025

Need Project Ideas: Find a List Here!

If you have any questions, please contact the United Way of Lee County office at 334-745-5540 or email impact@unitedwayofleecounty.com.

Nonprofit Project Submission Form

This Registration is NOW CLOSED.

We will be in contact with you (Project Coordinator) before or during the week of September 29 to let you know the volunteer team that has been assigned to your project along with contact information.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TEAMS: SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
 

The person registering a team should also serve as Team Leader for Day of Caring. Please be sure to list the correct email and phone number of the person who will be at the project site. The Team Leader will be notified with more information.  All projects will take place in Lee County, Alabama on October 17th from 8-12 noon.  

Remember: team registration forms MUST be submitted by SEPTEMBER 24TH to receive T-shirts. T-shirt forms will be emailed to you after team submission.  

(we will only use your cell to contact on the day of as needed)
Please select your desired project below. We ask that you consider the number of volunteers requested from the agency versus how many volunteers you have when selecting.
PLEASE SELECT THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE ONLY REGISTERING YOURSELF.
Number of Volunteers Required is 1-4.
Power washing part of the building and sidewalk in the front. (Note: pressure washing machine required)
Number of Volunteers Required is 1-4.
The top of our church building floods during heavy rain falls. I believe leaves from the adjacent trees have settled their blocking the drainage. We need volunteers to access the roof via a lift or 30-40 foot ladder to remove the leaves. (Note: Must be able to climb ladders and bring your own gloves.)
Number of Volunteers Required is 12+.
We need to deep clean our kennels which holds about 60-70 dogs. We want to do this row by row, and each row holds 12 dogs. What we would love to do, is have a group of 12 or more come, and each take out a dog for a little bit while staff deep cleans. Even if we can only do 1 or 2 rows the day of this event, that would help so much. (Note: must be comfort with large dogs who have high energy and must be at least 18 years old.)
Number of Volunteers Required is 4-8.
The Community Market has purchased 16 produce display shelves for the new building on 1st Avenue in Opelika. These shelves need to be unboxed and assembled. We will provide the tools, the instructions, and the supervisor for the project.
Number of Volunteers Required is 4-8.
Decluttering and organizing donation closet, playroom, and maybe onsite storage.
Number of Volunteers Required is 4-8.
Spending time with residents - playing games or having activities
Number of Volunteers Required is 1-4.

We would like all sidewalks pressure washed, our sign cleaned and pressure washed. The building deep cleaned. If anyone can stripe our pavement that would be awesome. (Note: Pressure Washer needed)

 
Number of Volunteers Required is 8-12.
Volunteers will assemble food boxes that will be distributed to low-income seniors in Lee County and surrounding areas. This project is set up as an assembly line and boxes are filled as they are pushed down the table. Once filled, the boxes are taped closed and placed on a pallet.
Number of Volunteers Required is 4-8.
Building/installing a play area onto a slope in our small playground. Wooden base with three activities--a climbing wall, a slide, and a rope climb is what I'm thinking.
In addition to the play area, it would be great to have some folks remove the weeds that are growing in our sand area (which is most of the play area.
The sand area that needs some weed removal is approx 50 ft x 16 ft.
The play area would be built on part of the slope that is approx. 14 ft wide x 12-14 ft long. The entire slope goes for 50 ft across the back half of the playground, however this section seems that it would be best suited for this project. (Note: We will need volunteers to sign a confidentiality agreement as we will have consumers at the building receiving services.)
Number of Volunteers Required is 4-8.
Putting out mulch and putting outdoor toys together
Number of Volunteers Required is 1-4.
We will be organizing our closed case files. We will compile data and sort the folders into boxes that correspond with the year they can be shredded. (Note: Volunteers will review and sign the confidentiality agreement for CASA and Lee County Court. We will be organizing files and accessing confidential information, so volunteers will need to abide by the confidentiality policy.)
Number of Volunteers Required is 4-8.
LCLC has a shed that needs repair and cleaning out for storage use.
1. Cleaning out shed
2. Installing a door
3. Repairing brick wall
4. Replacing the floor (shed size 12X10Ft)
Number of Volunteers Required is 1-4.
This year's project would be beautification of the outside of our leased building, grounds and parking lot. This could include pressure washing the sidewalk, trimming bushes, pulling weeds, and picking up litter. (Note: Pressure washer and/or lawn care equipment required.)
Number of Volunteers Required is 4-8.
We are seeking volunteers to help us build and plant more garden beds for our community garden located at the Darden House in Opelika.
Steps includes arriving by 8:00 a.m. to put together 4-5 raised garden beds (instructions will be provided)
- adding soil to garden beds
- planting plugs
- weeding current garden beds
Number of Volunteers Required is 8-12.

For both buildings (820 and 832 Stage Road):
- pressure washing sidewalks, bricks on exterior of building, stairs between buildings
- deep cleaning indoors (cleaning baseboards, mopping, cleaning windows)
- pressure washing memorial garden stones
- laying pine straw in memorial garden and in flower beds 

(Note: pressure washing machine required)
Number of Volunteers Required is 1-4.

We would like for someone to come and lead a CPR training for our clients focusing on babies and children. Given the 4 hour time limit, this doesn't have to be a full certification course, but we still want our clients to be equipped with this essential knowledge.

We would take the trainer's guidance on how many clients to accept for this class, but we are thinking no more than 6-8. We could set up our conference room for the class. 

(Note: Need a certified CPR Trainer. Looking for someone willing to do this for little to no cost.)
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