day of action
jUNE 21, 2024
Day of Action is an annual, network-wide initiative aimed at engaging volunteers to complete service projects that support our mission in education, financial stability, and health. Organized by United Way, it typically takes place on or around June 21st, the longest day of the year, to maximize daylight hours for volunteering. During this day, individuals, businesses, and organizations come together to volunteer and make a positive difference in their communities. Activities range from beautifying public spaces and mentoring youth to providing meals for the homeless and supporting local shelters. The goal is to inspire people to take action, create lasting change, and build stronger, more vibrant communities.
Volunteer sign up now open
day of action projects
Descriptions coming soon
project 1
Drive Thru Book Drive
Wayne County Public Library
Sort, sanitize, and organize donated books for distribution to other nonprofits
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project 6
Landscape Maintenance & Beautification
Wayne County Historical Association & Museum
Mulch flower beds, pull weeds, trim shrubbery, pick-up litter, etc. to improve the facade and grounds of the museum.
project 2
Breezeway Renovation
Wayne Opportunity Center
Sand rusted spots and then pain the metal support beams and poles of the breezeway. All of the siding is new and does not need painting.
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project 7
Cleaning & Painting Tables
Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County
Paint walls of activities rooms and clean tables.
project 3
Headstone Cleaning
Willow Dale Preservation Society
Use a safe cleaner and gentle scrubbing to remove dirt and other debris from headstones to make them legible.
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project 8
Spreading Cheer-Card/Message Writing
Habitat for Humanity
Write messages to service members stationed overseas in cards provided by Habitat for Humanity Habitat ReStore.
project 4
Meal Delivery
WAGES
Volunteers will arrive at WAGES between 10:00 and 10:30 to pick up meals where they will be given a route sheet with the delivery addresses and will use their personal vehicles to deliver meals to senior citizen clients around Goldsboro.
project 9
Litter Sweep
City of Goldsboro & County of Wayne
Pick up trash from the city/county streets, put in orange bags and leave on the road when full.
Litter Sweep Locations:
SR1130 - Durham Lake Road
SR1727 - Dollard Town Road
SR1726 - Ditch Bank Road
SR1120 - Sleepy Creek Road
SR1521 - Reid Town Road
SR1342 - Memorial Church Road
project 5
Storage Organization
Arts Council of Wayne County
Move supplies out of closet, remove old shelving, assemble new shelving, and organize supplies.
need help with a project?
To ensure smooth coordination of the event, we kindly request that all submitted service projects meet the following criteria:
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They should be simple and achievable within a day or a few hours.*No specialized skills should be required.
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Projects should not incur any financial expenses for volunteers or involve the use of heavy machinery.
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A representative from your organization must be available to oversee the project's completion.
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While we are thrilled to collaborate, please note that United Way of Wayne County will not be solely responsible for planning and managing the project.
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Project Submission is closed
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For any inquiries or clarifications, please feel free to contact Pilar at pilar@unitedwayne.org. Let's work together to make this Day of Action unforgettable!