Local United Way’s Day of Caring set for Sept. 15
Registration open for volunteers, projects
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LEWISTOWN -- The Day of Caring is a yearly volunteer event offered by United Way of Mifflin-Juniata, kicking off the annual campaign every September. The 24th Annual Day of Caring will take place on Sept. 15. Registration is now open for both volunteer teams and agency projects.
According to the United Way, the two main objectives of Day of Caring are to provide non-profit human service agencies with an opportunity to complete projects that they otherwise could not afford to do, and to involve volunteers in first-hand experience with area charities.
"The Day of Caring is a great tradition for many reasons but one reason being that it allows the community to come together," the United Way said in a press release. "Each year more people want to give back to our community, which is the most rewarding part of this entire event."
The United Way of Mifflin-Juniata is currently seeking projects from non-profit human service agencies. Any incorporated non-profit or government entity, school, or neighborhood association is encouraged to submit projects. Agencies do not have to be a United Way partner program to benefit from Day of Caring -- anyone is welcome to participate. All kinds of projects, big and small are welcome.
Teams of individuals in Mifflin and Juniata counties who want to make a difference in their local community are also needed. Teams are formed from individuals at local businesses, associations, service groups and other non-profits. Teams can be any size and any skill level. Day of Caring is a free event for volunteer participants, which is made possible by the generosity of sponsors.
The registration deadline for both projects and teams is Aug. 6, 2021. For more information or to register a project or a team, visit www.mjunitedway.org.
The United Way of Mifflin-Juniata said it reserves the right to refuse any agencies whose volunteer programs' missions and purposes it finds contrary to the spirit of volunteerism.