Days of Caring

Each year, United Way of Chester County celebrates the annual Days of Caring with a week of community based volunteer projects. Typically held in late, this week-long series of service projects helps local nonprofit agencies accomplish tasks that might otherwise go unfinished. This added assistance allows agencies to preserve resources for service delivery to families in need.

Days of Caring is a United Way program introduced to Chester County in 1996. In that inaugural year, the organization welcomed 42 volunteers and performed 6 community service projects, with an increase in volunteers and projects every year since. Projects include construction and maintenance at non-profit agencies, distributing information regarding fire safety, database analysis, constructing and repairing homes and shelters, therapeutic swimming with disabled youth, serving meals to seniors, gardening and landscaping and trail maintenance at local parks, and many more!

Volunteers are always welcome. This is a great opportunity for individuals to get involved or a group representing a local company to encourage corporate responsibility. Specific skills are not necessary to be a valuable part of this amazing program. Days of Caring volunteers often receive a FREE T-shirt, hat or other gift for their efforts, along with the satisfaction of having made a hands-on difference in their community.