Project Overview
The Eastside YMCA is seeking the support of 80 volunteers for United Way’s Day of Caring to help prepare our branch and Camp Eastside for the busy spring and summer seasons. This large-scale service day will focus on improving our outdoor spaces, community garden, and key indoor areas that directly support youth programs, families, and camp operations.
This work will have an immediate and visible impact on the thousands of members, campers, and families who use our facilities each year.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteers will be assigned to teams and may assist with:
Outdoor Projects
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General groundskeeping around the YMCA branch and camp areas
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Basic gardening (weeding, mulching, bed clean-up)
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Preparation and refresh of the community garden area
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Painting and staining picnic tables
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Painting or staining fences around Camp Eastside, as needed
Indoor Projects
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Top-to-bottom cleaning of the Adventure Center
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General indoor cleaning and organization projects as assigned
What We Provide
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Breakfast and lunch for all volunteers
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All necessary tools, supplies, and work gloves
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On-site staff support and project coordination
Volunteers are welcome (but not required) to bring their own work gloves or small hand tools if they prefer.
Weather & Attire
We will make every effort to complete most work rain or shine. Please plan to dress appropriately for the weather on the day of the event, including comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor work.
Why It Matters
Completing these projects in a single day allows us to be fully prepared for summer programming and ensures our facilities remain safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for the community we serve. This level of impact simply would not be possible without the generosity of our volunteers.
Thank you for your help—we truly could not accomplish this work so efficiently without you.
