Needs From: Volunteer United

Volunteer: Supply Bin Unpacking, Cleaning, and Inventory

We need help unpacking our spring coach material bins, cleaning out the bins, and re-organizing and inventory of returned supplies to get ready for our next season!

Agency: GIrls on the Run of Greater Rochester

We need help unpacking our spring coach material bins, cleaning out the bins, and re-organizing and inventory of returned supplies to get ready for our next season!

Agency: GIrls on the Run of Greater Rochester

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14564

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Enjoy the Outdoors while Volunteering to Help Support an Awesome Residential Site! Food Will Be Provided!

Landscaping to include re-mulching areas around bushes, trimming bushes, removing hedges, filling holes in the yard along the driveway, planting flowers, organizing garage area.

Agency: People Inc.

Landscaping to include re-mulching areas around bushes, trimming bushes, removing hedges, filling holes in the yard along the driveway, planting flowers, organizing garage area.

Agency: People Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14514

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gardening for our Home; Deaf Adults with Disabilities

Join us for some general gardening tasks such as planting in flowerpots, window boxes and mulching our garden beds for some beautification of our wonderful home. The site has all Deaf residents with a mix of hearing and Deaf staff; ASL skills encouraged but not required. As long as you are friendly and willing to try to communicate then you are welcome! 

Agency: People Inc.

Join us for some general gardening tasks such as planting in flowerpots, window boxes and mulching our garden beds for some beautification of our wonderful home. The site has all Deaf residents with a mix of hearing and Deaf staff; ASL skills encouraged but not required. As long as you are friendly and willing to try to communicate then you are welcome! 

Agency: People Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14514

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Clean-Up of Orientation & Mobility Sensory Garden, etc.

Help Goodwill of the Finger Lakes get its Orientation & Mobility Garden and sensory spaces ready for the season! This outdoor area offers a hands-on environment where Goodwill Vision Services helps people practice safe, confident travel (including using white canes outdoors) and engage with sensory-rich plantings.

 

Additionally, Day of Caring volunteers may assist with the beautification of garden beds on our main campus and across the street outside of the Goodwill retail store and Goodwill Learning Academy.

 

Volunteers can expect to pitch in with classic spring garden refresh tasks such as clearing debris (raking leaves, removing old branches and dead plant material), pruning and cutting back last year’s perennials and any dead/diseased growth, pulling early weeds, and refreshing mulch to promote healthy plant growth. You may also help with light tool clean-up and seasonal planting of herbs and flowers that enhance the sensory garden experience.

Agency: Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

Help Goodwill of the Finger Lakes get its Orientation & Mobility Garden and sensory spaces ready for the season! This outdoor area offers a hands-on environment where Goodwill Vision Services helps people practice safe, confident travel (including using white canes outdoors) and engage with sensory-rich plantings.

 

Additionally, Day of Caring volunteers may assist with the beautification of garden beds on our main campus and across the street outside of the Goodwill retail store and Goodwill Learning Academy.

 

Volunteers can expect to pitch in with classic spring garden refresh tasks such as clearing debris (raking leaves, removing old branches and dead plant material), pruning and cutting back last year’s perennials and any dead/diseased growth, pulling early weeds, and refreshing mulch to promote healthy plant growth. You may also help with light tool clean-up and seasonal planting of herbs and flowers that enhance the sensory garden experience.

Agency: Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14620

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Clean-Up of Orientation & Mobility Sensory Garden, etc.

Help Goodwill of the Finger Lakes get its Orientation & Mobility Garden and sensory spaces ready for the season! This outdoor area offers a hands-on environment where Goodwill Vision Services helps people practice safe, confident travel (including using white canes outdoors) and engage with sensory-rich plantings.

 

Additionally, Day of Caring volunteers may assist with the beautificationof garden beds across our main campus and across the street outside the Goodwill retail store and Goodwill Learning Academy.

 

Volunteers can expect to pitch in with classic spring garden refresh tasks such as clearing debris (raking leaves, removing old branches and dead plant material), pruning and cutting back last year’s perennials and any dead/diseased growth, pulling early weeds, and refreshing mulch to promote healthy plant growth. You may also help with light tool clean-up and seasonal planting of herbs and flowers that enhance the sensory garden experience.

Agency: Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

Help Goodwill of the Finger Lakes get its Orientation & Mobility Garden and sensory spaces ready for the season! This outdoor area offers a hands-on environment where Goodwill Vision Services helps people practice safe, confident travel (including using white canes outdoors) and engage with sensory-rich plantings.

 

Additionally, Day of Caring volunteers may assist with the beautificationof garden beds across our main campus and across the street outside the Goodwill retail store and Goodwill Learning Academy.

 

Volunteers can expect to pitch in with classic spring garden refresh tasks such as clearing debris (raking leaves, removing old branches and dead plant material), pruning and cutting back last year’s perennials and any dead/diseased growth, pulling early weeds, and refreshing mulch to promote healthy plant growth. You may also help with light tool clean-up and seasonal planting of herbs and flowers that enhance the sensory garden experience.

Agency: Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14620

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spruce Up the Homestead for the Summer

The Hinchey Homestead hosts events and tours throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall and our yard and gardens need some cleaning up.  We are looking for volunteers to help with weeding the gardens, trimming hedges, and clearing out underneath our fence.  

Agency: The Gates Historical Society

The Hinchey Homestead hosts events and tours throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall and our yard and gardens need some cleaning up.  We are looking for volunteers to help with weeding the gardens, trimming hedges, and clearing out underneath our fence.  

Agency: The Gates Historical Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14624

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spring Yard Clean Up

We will be sprucing up the flower beds with weeding, mulching and planting as well as washing windows and siding.

Agency: Pet Pride of New York, Inc.

We will be sprucing up the flower beds with weeding, mulching and planting as well as washing windows and siding.

Agency: Pet Pride of New York, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14564

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Toddler Gym

Our Toddler gym has a need for the passing to be cleaned and re organized.

Agency: YMCA-Sands

Our Toddler gym has a need for the passing to be cleaned and re organized.

Agency: YMCA-Sands

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Aquatics Area

Our aquatics department would appreciate some help scrubbing the pool deck and cleaning up the touch to reach areas.

Agency: YMCA-Sands

Our aquatics department would appreciate some help scrubbing the pool deck and cleaning up the touch to reach areas.

Agency: YMCA-Sands

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Caring 2026

Cemetery clean up.  Raking leaves, filling urns with top soil, trimming around grave stones, cleaning out the Chapel, etc.

Agency: Machpelah Cemetery Association

Cemetery clean up.  Raking leaves, filling urns with top soil, trimming around grave stones, cleaning out the Chapel, etc.

Agency: Machpelah Cemetery Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14482

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Caring at Sonnenberg Gardens

     This year for Day of Caring we need volunteers to plant our Italian Garden, our largest and grandest on Sonnenberg grounds. We will also need volunteers for planting our Rose Garden, with the arrival of over 200 new rose plants this year! Water will be provided. 

     We also need help with some light housekeeping at the mansion to show off its beauty to our guests.

Agency: Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

     This year for Day of Caring we need volunteers to plant our Italian Garden, our largest and grandest on Sonnenberg grounds. We will also need volunteers for planting our Rose Garden, with the arrival of over 200 new rose plants this year! Water will be provided. 

     We also need help with some light housekeeping at the mansion to show off its beauty to our guests.

Agency: Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Landscaping at VOA's Family Shelter

Help to beautify the outdoor space at Volunteers of America's Family Shelter by pulling weeds, trimming bushes, putting down mulch and planting flowers.  Volunteers should wear work/gardening clothes and bring gardening gloves if they have them.  This project will still occur if there is light rain, but will be cancelled if there are thunderstorms. 

Agency: Volunteers of America Upstate New York

Help to beautify the outdoor space at Volunteers of America's Family Shelter by pulling weeds, trimming bushes, putting down mulch and planting flowers.  Volunteers should wear work/gardening clothes and bring gardening gloves if they have them.  This project will still occur if there is light rain, but will be cancelled if there are thunderstorms. 

Agency: Volunteers of America Upstate New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14605

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: Landscaping at the VOA Children's Center

Help to beautify the outdoor campus at the VOA Children's Center by pulling weeds, trimming trees, putting down mulch, and planting flowers. Volunteers should wear work/gardening clothes and bring gardening gloves if they have them.  This project will go forward if there is light rain, but will be cancelled if there is heavy rain/thunderstorms. 

Agency: Volunteers of America Upstate New York

Help to beautify the outdoor campus at the VOA Children's Center by pulling weeds, trimming trees, putting down mulch, and planting flowers. Volunteers should wear work/gardening clothes and bring gardening gloves if they have them.  This project will go forward if there is light rain, but will be cancelled if there is heavy rain/thunderstorms. 

Agency: Volunteers of America Upstate New York

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14608

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: Beautify Grounds at Morsch House

Rake, weed, edge and mulch around buildings, trim bushes and low hanging branches as needed. 

Agency: Camp Stella Maris

Rake, weed, edge and mulch around buildings, trim bushes and low hanging branches as needed. 

Agency: Camp Stella Maris

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14487

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Beautify Nora's Garden & Upper Girls Garden

With guidance from the Conesus Lake Garden Club:  

Weed & clear of leaves and debrisPull growth from in between bricks at Nora's GardenEdge and mulch if needed

Agency: Camp Stella Maris

With guidance from the Conesus Lake Garden Club:  

Weed & clear of leaves and debrisPull growth from in between bricks at Nora's GardenEdge and mulch if needed

Agency: Camp Stella Maris

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14487

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Leaning Ladders

Putting together of 12 ladders for the bunk beds at Wegman House

Agency: Camp Stella Maris

Putting together of 12 ladders for the bunk beds at Wegman House

Agency: Camp Stella Maris

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14487

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wellness Center Cleaning

We will need a few volunteers to help wipe down some of the equipment and clean up the wellness center

Agency: YMCA-Sands

We will need a few volunteers to help wipe down some of the equipment and clean up the wellness center

Agency: YMCA-Sands

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Camp Help

We need volunteers to pull out our kayaks and canoes, build a rack for our life jackets and help to organize our camp supplies.

Agency: YMCA-Sands

We need volunteers to pull out our kayaks and canoes, build a rack for our life jackets and help to organize our camp supplies.

Agency: YMCA-Sands

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Child Watch / Adventure Center

W could use some assistance cleaning some of the toys and mats in the child watch and adventure center areas.

Agency: YMCA-Sands

W could use some assistance cleaning some of the toys and mats in the child watch and adventure center areas.

Agency: YMCA-Sands

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Scenic Lighthouse and Museum clean up day-inside and out

This year, we need assistance with getting our gardens up for the spring season. This includes weeding, mulching, and planting annuals. Our garden club will be here to assist you. If you have gardening tools and gloves, please bring them along. We also have garage cleaning and work inside the museum to get us ready for opening on May 22. We will be ordering lunch for all.

Agency: Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum

This year, we need assistance with getting our gardens up for the spring season. This includes weeding, mulching, and planting annuals. Our garden club will be here to assist you. If you have gardening tools and gloves, please bring them along. We also have garage cleaning and work inside the museum to get us ready for opening on May 22. We will be ordering lunch for all.

Agency: Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14555

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Lehigh Valley Trail - East River Road to Greenway Trail

The Lehigh Valley Trail from East River Road to the Greenway trail has become partially overgrown which makes mowing difficulty.   Volunteers will remove brush and limbs which are overhanging the trail.  Tools will be provided and volunteers are encouraged to bring loping sheers and pruning saws. 

Long pants, long sleeves, gloves and safety goggles are encouraged.  

Agency: Mendon Foundation

The Lehigh Valley Trail from East River Road to the Greenway trail has become partially overgrown which makes mowing difficulty.   Volunteers will remove brush and limbs which are overhanging the trail.  Tools will be provided and volunteers are encouraged to bring loping sheers and pruning saws. 

Long pants, long sleeves, gloves and safety goggles are encouraged.  

Agency: Mendon Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14543

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spring Gardening

Mulching, flower beds, and landscaping around the property area.  Please dress accordingly.  Work done rain or shine.  Check in time is 8:30.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Agency: YMCA - Lewis Street Neighborhood Center

Mulching, flower beds, and landscaping around the property area.  Please dress accordingly.  Work done rain or shine.  Check in time is 8:30.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Agency: YMCA - Lewis Street Neighborhood Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14605

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Garage Organization and Clean Up

Garage in need of spring cleaning.  Items will be organized and thrown away.  Please dress accordingly.  Work will be done rain or shine.  Check in time is 8:30.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Agency: YMCA - Lewis Street Neighborhood Center

Garage in need of spring cleaning.  Items will be organized and thrown away.  Please dress accordingly.  Work will be done rain or shine.  Check in time is 8:30.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Agency: YMCA - Lewis Street Neighborhood Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14605

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Revitalizing Flower Beds

Revitalizing flower beds, mulching, weed pulling, and planting flowers on our property.  Check in time is 8:30, work begins at 9.  Work will be done rain or shine.  Please dress accordingly.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Agency: YMCA - Thurston Road Neighborhood Center

Revitalizing flower beds, mulching, weed pulling, and planting flowers on our property.  Check in time is 8:30, work begins at 9.  Work will be done rain or shine.  Please dress accordingly.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Agency: YMCA - Thurston Road Neighborhood Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14619

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: YMCA Camp Northpoint: Summer Camp Prep

Spring clean-up to include: tent installation, canopy installations,  garden clean-up and mulching, painting/staining of tables and fences, power washing of equipment and spaces, moving equipment into place (tables, archery, canoes, etc), and pavilion/barn clean-up.  Please dress accordingly.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Northpoint

Spring clean-up to include: tent installation, canopy installations,  garden clean-up and mulching, painting/staining of tables and fences, power washing of equipment and spaces, moving equipment into place (tables, archery, canoes, etc), and pavilion/barn clean-up.  Please dress accordingly.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Northpoint

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14468

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Northwest YMCA - Spring Gardening

Outdoor spring clean-up; garden prep and spring planting

Agency: YMCA - Northwest Branch

Outdoor spring clean-up; garden prep and spring planting

Agency: YMCA - Northwest Branch

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14612

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Vintage Lane

cleaning out the flower bed, raking, cleaning out the pond in the back, and adding flowers to the front and back yard. Add more solar lights in the front yard.

Agency: Lifetime Assistance Inc.

cleaning out the flower bed, raking, cleaning out the pond in the back, and adding flowers to the front and back yard. Add more solar lights in the front yard.

Agency: Lifetime Assistance Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14615

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Westfall Road

Building raised flower beds

Planting flowers

Picking and raking yard.

Washing windows

Washing Vans

Agency: Lifetime Assistance Inc.

Building raised flower beds

Planting flowers

Picking and raking yard.

Washing windows

Washing Vans

Agency: Lifetime Assistance Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Rest in Peace… but Make It Pretty ✨

Cemetery Plaza Cleanup at the Pathway of Life Garden | May 21, 2026

Thank you for lending a hand (or a rake!) to help refresh the Pathway of Life Garden at Grandview Cemetery in Batavia. This brick plaza is a special place for remembrance and reflection, and with a little TLC, we’ll help it look peaceful, polished, and cared for.

Here’s what we’ll be tackling together:

Agency: HomeCare and Hospice

Cemetery Plaza Cleanup at the Pathway of Life Garden | May 21, 2026

Thank you for lending a hand (or a rake!) to help refresh the Pathway of Life Garden at Grandview Cemetery in Batavia. This brick plaza is a special place for remembrance and reflection, and with a little TLC, we’ll help it look peaceful, polished, and cared for.

Here’s what we’ll be tackling together:

Agency: HomeCare and Hospice

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14020

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: weeding and spreading mulch

Rain or shine the need for weeding in our flower and vegetables gardens follow by spreading mulch in both areas. Close toe footwear is mandatory, continental breakfast and lunch will be served. and rain ponchos provided in case it rains.

Agency: YMCA - Maplewood Family YMCA

Rain or shine the need for weeding in our flower and vegetables gardens follow by spreading mulch in both areas. Close toe footwear is mandatory, continental breakfast and lunch will be served. and rain ponchos provided in case it rains.

Agency: YMCA - Maplewood Family YMCA

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14613

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Holland Land Office Museum Grounds

The Holland Land Office Museum is in need of volunteers to help clean up the grounds of the museum in the spring. This includes picking up limbs and debris, raking leaves, cleaning and weeding flower beds.

Agency: Holland Land Office Museum

The Holland Land Office Museum is in need of volunteers to help clean up the grounds of the museum in the spring. This includes picking up limbs and debris, raking leaves, cleaning and weeding flower beds.

Agency: Holland Land Office Museum

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14020

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Caring 2026

Come spend some time in the outdoors helping us steward our dedication and sensory gardens carefully cultivated by the gardening club. 

Agency: Al Sigl Community of Agencies

Come spend some time in the outdoors helping us steward our dedication and sensory gardens carefully cultivated by the gardening club. 

Agency: Al Sigl Community of Agencies

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14620

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Caring - Westside Family YMCA

Assistance with outdoor clean up, rain or shine. Removing old mulch and spreading new mulch on playground and parking lot islands. Weeding out flower beds, planting new flowers, community garden prep.

Agency: YMCA - Westside

Assistance with outdoor clean up, rain or shine. Removing old mulch and spreading new mulch on playground and parking lot islands. Weeding out flower beds, planting new flowers, community garden prep.

Agency: YMCA - Westside

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14624

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Woodsboro

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Crittenden Road

Thank you for joining us for Day of Caring once again!

Gardening, mulching, clean upLunch providedParking is limited, do your best to carpool

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Thank you for joining us for Day of Caring once again!

Gardening, mulching, clean upLunch providedParking is limited, do your best to carpool

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14623

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Clean the playground

Raking leaves and cleaning up branches

Agency: Asbury Daycare Center

Raking leaves and cleaning up branches

Agency: Asbury Daycare Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14607

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gardening & Trail Work

Light Hill has an extensive garden and grounds for families and residents to enjoy - Help us with our Spring Clean Up! Our wooded walking trail needs clearing, mulching and benches moved along the path. Our outdoor planters need new soil and arrangement of annual flowers. Our garden beds and yard may need some weed pulling, stick clearing and cutting back of some brush. We'll provide materials, hand tools and power tools. Make sure you dress for the outdoors and bring work gloves & closed toed shoes!


Parking: Carpool if possible. Please park in lower parking area.

Lunch: Casa Italiana - subs or salads. We'll collect orders that morning!

Agency: Light Hill/Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc.

Light Hill has an extensive garden and grounds for families and residents to enjoy - Help us with our Spring Clean Up! Our wooded walking trail needs clearing, mulching and benches moved along the path. Our outdoor planters need new soil and arrangement of annual flowers. Our garden beds and yard may need some weed pulling, stick clearing and cutting back of some brush. We'll provide materials, hand tools and power tools. Make sure you dress for the outdoors and bring work gloves & closed toed shoes!


Parking: Carpool if possible. Please park in lower parking area.

Lunch: Casa Italiana - subs or salads. We'll collect orders that morning!

Agency: Light Hill/Canandaigua Comfort Care Home Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Come volunteer at the premier independent movie theatre of Rochester!

Join us for a day of gardening at one of Rochester's most iconic landmarks! We will be beautifying our gardens by planting new flowers and adding fresh soil. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 

Remember to wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and dress casually for the occasion.

*If there is inclement weather, projects will take place in our theatres. 

Agency: The Little Theatre

Join us for a day of gardening at one of Rochester's most iconic landmarks! We will be beautifying our gardens by planting new flowers and adding fresh soil. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 

Remember to wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and dress casually for the occasion.

*If there is inclement weather, projects will take place in our theatres. 

Agency: The Little Theatre

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14604

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Enhance Nature Center Trails & Grounds

Helmer Nature has multiple projects available for individuals and teams on the Day of Caring. Participants can help mulch trails, transplant nursery stock, remove invasives and garden.  We will have our staff on hand to guide work groups through the various projects and will provide bottled water, snacks and a lunch.  We have some gardening tools and work gloves but will likely need more so bring your own if you can. We will have 2 bathrooms available and our classroom will be open for the storage of belongings.  

Agency: Helmer Nature Center

Helmer Nature has multiple projects available for individuals and teams on the Day of Caring. Participants can help mulch trails, transplant nursery stock, remove invasives and garden.  We will have our staff on hand to guide work groups through the various projects and will provide bottled water, snacks and a lunch.  We have some gardening tools and work gloves but will likely need more so bring your own if you can. We will have 2 bathrooms available and our classroom will be open for the storage of belongings.  

Agency: Helmer Nature Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14617

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Sri Vidya Temple - Come and help us keep our place beautiful

Calling all community supporters!

Join United Way on May 21st, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Sri Vidya Temple Society for a day of service and community building!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with a variety of activities to enhance the temple grounds: Outdoor Activities: (weather permitting)

Gardening: Planting flowers, weeding, and tending to the existing gardens.

Mulching: Spreading mulch to improve soil health and aesthetics.

Painting: Refreshing fences, benches, or other designated areas

General cleanup: Removing debris and tidying the grounds.

Indoor Activities: (in case of rain) Beautify Interior: Collaborating on a creative project to beautify the temple's interior. Organizing shelves: Tidying and rearranging shelves. Cleaning and decluttering: Wiping down surfaces, organizing supplies, and creating a more welcoming environment.

Agency: Sri Vidya Temple Society

Calling all community supporters!

Join United Way on May 21st, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Sri Vidya Temple Society for a day of service and community building!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with a variety of activities to enhance the temple grounds: Outdoor Activities: (weather permitting)

Gardening: Planting flowers, weeding, and tending to the existing gardens.

Mulching: Spreading mulch to improve soil health and aesthetics.

Painting: Refreshing fences, benches, or other designated areas

General cleanup: Removing debris and tidying the grounds.

Indoor Activities: (in case of rain) Beautify Interior: Collaborating on a creative project to beautify the temple's interior. Organizing shelves: Tidying and rearranging shelves. Cleaning and decluttering: Wiping down surfaces, organizing supplies, and creating a more welcoming environment.

Agency: Sri Vidya Temple Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14534

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Garden and Grounds Support

Thank you for considering CCE Monroe for your volunteer opportunity on Day of Caring!  Every year, our team works alongside your team to beautify our grounds for public education and preparation for a great growing season. Our site boasts a small 1/2-acre farm and several flower gardens.  Support is always needed to organize, mulch, create new gardening spaces, and more. We may even have some small "building" projects.  Grab your garden or work gloves, solid footwear, and sunscreen.  Only pouring rain or lighting will prevent us from digging in!  Have small hand tools....feel free to bring them along just in case.  Lunch will be served; please indicate if there are any food allergies.

Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County

Thank you for considering CCE Monroe for your volunteer opportunity on Day of Caring!  Every year, our team works alongside your team to beautify our grounds for public education and preparation for a great growing season. Our site boasts a small 1/2-acre farm and several flower gardens.  Support is always needed to organize, mulch, create new gardening spaces, and more. We may even have some small "building" projects.  Grab your garden or work gloves, solid footwear, and sunscreen.  Only pouring rain or lighting will prevent us from digging in!  Have small hand tools....feel free to bring them along just in case.  Lunch will be served; please indicate if there are any food allergies.

Agency: Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14617

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Garden Revitalization

Camp Cory's Day Camp area features a garden area where campers can be exposed to growing, maintaining, and harvesting different vegetables throughout the summer. The garden area is in current need of being prepped for the season through general light maintenance on the raised beds, tightening fencing, and incorporating soil amenities. 

Agency: YMCA - Camp Cory

Camp Cory's Day Camp area features a garden area where campers can be exposed to growing, maintaining, and harvesting different vegetables throughout the summer. The garden area is in current need of being prepped for the season through general light maintenance on the raised beds, tightening fencing, and incorporating soil amenities. 

Agency: YMCA - Camp Cory

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14527

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 4-H Camp Bristol Hills

Help us get ready for the upcoming camp season. We have a variety of things that need to get done before we open this season. There is yard work from raking leaves, mulch laying, stick clean up to painting and cleaning, basic construction, and small repairs.   

Agency: 4H Camp Bristol Hills

Help us get ready for the upcoming camp season. We have a variety of things that need to get done before we open this season. There is yard work from raking leaves, mulch laying, stick clean up to painting and cleaning, basic construction, and small repairs.   

Agency: 4H Camp Bristol Hills

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Summer Camp Preparations

Camp Cory offers end of school year trips and a family camp weekend prior to the summer camp season. We are in need of volunteers to assist with preparing the camp. The tasks associated include readying the waterfront, lifting of materials, general landscaping, or other various tasks as needed.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Cory

Camp Cory offers end of school year trips and a family camp weekend prior to the summer camp season. We are in need of volunteers to assist with preparing the camp. The tasks associated include readying the waterfront, lifting of materials, general landscaping, or other various tasks as needed.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Cory

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14527

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Painting & Staining Projects

Camp Cory has a large array of various painting and staining projects to accomplish this spring. Many of these projects help protect camp's infrastructure from the elements while providing a welcoming environment to the many campers who enjoy the property. Painting volunteers would need clothes they are comfortable getting paint on, but all other materials would be provided. The projects may include areas such as the amphitheater, program buildings, cabin areas, walkways, and picnic tables. 

Agency: YMCA - Camp Cory

Camp Cory has a large array of various painting and staining projects to accomplish this spring. Many of these projects help protect camp's infrastructure from the elements while providing a welcoming environment to the many campers who enjoy the property. Painting volunteers would need clothes they are comfortable getting paint on, but all other materials would be provided. The projects may include areas such as the amphitheater, program buildings, cabin areas, walkways, and picnic tables. 

Agency: YMCA - Camp Cory

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14527

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spring Clean-Up in the Courtyards at the Episcopal Church Home

This year at the Church Home, we could use some help mulching in our courtyard and getting our outdoors ready for spring. We are always so grateful for the help we receive each year for United Way's Annual Day of Caring! We are looking forward to working with you!

Agency: Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

This year at the Church Home, we could use some help mulching in our courtyard and getting our outdoors ready for spring. We are always so grateful for the help we receive each year for United Way's Annual Day of Caring! We are looking forward to working with you!

Agency: Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 22, 2026

Zip Code: 14620

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gardening and Spring Cleaning at Brentland Woods

We would love to have your help to get our gardens ready for spring! Our residents love spending time in the gardens in the warm weather, and our awesome volunteers can help make a beautiful outdoor space for them to enjoy. We are always so grateful for the volunteers who help us out each year with United Way's Annual Day of Caring! We look forward to working with you! 

Agency: Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

We would love to have your help to get our gardens ready for spring! Our residents love spending time in the gardens in the warm weather, and our awesome volunteers can help make a beautiful outdoor space for them to enjoy. We are always so grateful for the volunteers who help us out each year with United Way's Annual Day of Caring! We look forward to working with you! 

Agency: Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14467

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spring Cleaning and Gardening at Seabury Woods

We are always so grateful for the help we receive each year for United Way's Annual Day of Caring! This year, we are asking for help to spruce up our campus and get some spring cleaning done. We'll be doing some gardening, some painting, and more! Bring your own gardening gloves/equipment if you like. We are looking forward to working with you! 

Agency: Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

We are always so grateful for the help we receive each year for United Way's Annual Day of Caring! This year, we are asking for help to spruce up our campus and get some spring cleaning done. We'll be doing some gardening, some painting, and more! Bring your own gardening gloves/equipment if you like. We are looking forward to working with you! 

Agency: Episcopal SeniorLife Communities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14624

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Batavia Cemetery Day of Caring Cleanup

Involves picking up branches and trash, sweeping, raking. Please bring rakes, gloves and brooms. Wear closed toe shoes. 

Agency: The Batavia Cemetery Association

Involves picking up branches and trash, sweeping, raking. Please bring rakes, gloves and brooms. Wear closed toe shoes. 

Agency: The Batavia Cemetery Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14020

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Groton Parkway

Yard work Mulching Basement cleaning Garage cleaning Meal provided! Parking at Holy Childhood

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Yard work Mulching Basement cleaning Garage cleaning Meal provided! Parking at Holy Childhood

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14623

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hard Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hillrise

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14526

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Jackson Rd

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14526

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Kentucky Crossing

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14612

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Latona

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again!

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again!

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14626

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Landsdowne Lane

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Osage Trail

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14559

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Phillips Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Portland

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14617

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Respitelodge

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14624

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Respitewood

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Schlegel Rd

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Scribner Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14526

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Webster Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Whalen Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14526

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 1524 Five Mile Line

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! We have made some changes to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe on our properties.

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! We have made some changes to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe on our properties.

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14526

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 1129 Westside Drive

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! We have made some changes to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe on our properties.

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! We have made some changes to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe on our properties.

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14526

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 1150 Plank Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again!

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again!

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 1305 State Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again!

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again!

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Names Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again!

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again!

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14623

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 1435 Plank Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: A Second Thought Resale Shop - Indoor work

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Organize storage areaSort donations Plenty of parking in lot out front Lunch provided!

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Organize storage areaSort donations Plenty of parking in lot out front Lunch provided!

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14445

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Allwood Drive

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14617

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Buffalo Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14514

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Colby Day Hab

Yard Cleanup Weeding Mulching  Window washing Clean and organize basement Limited parking, carpool if possible. Park on grass if needed. Lunch provided!

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Yard Cleanup Weeding Mulching  Window washing Clean and organize basement Limited parking, carpool if possible. Park on grass if needed. Lunch provided!

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14420

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Dickinson Road

Yard Cleanup Mulching Flower planting Limited parking - please carpool when possible  Lunch provided!

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Yard Cleanup Mulching Flower planting Limited parking - please carpool when possible  Lunch provided!

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Expressive Beginnings Child Care - Greece

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14615

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Expressive Beginnings Child Care - Henrietta

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14623

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Expressive Beginnings Child Care - Webster

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14580

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Falconbridge

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14534

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gates-Greece

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14606

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 2035 Five Mile Line Road

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

We are so happy to be participating in Day of Caring once again! 

Garden/yard clean up and mulching Lunch provided! If weather is too harsh, we can reschedule for another day. No indoor jobs available

Agency: Heritage Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14526

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Beautify Our Grounds!

Come hang out at Rochester's home for the literary arts and help us wake up our gardens and grounds for the season!

Outdoor activities include:

Raking out beds

Trimming bushes

Weeding

Picking up refuse and detritis from around the building

and more!



Agency: Writers & Books

Come hang out at Rochester's home for the literary arts and help us wake up our gardens and grounds for the season!

Outdoor activities include:

Raking out beds

Trimming bushes

Weeding

Picking up refuse and detritis from around the building

and more!



Agency: Writers & Books

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14607

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: Spring Clean Up

Our seasonal camp program and building need help in reopening for the year. The general tasks for the day will consist of: lawn clean up, power wash boats, misc. painting, cleaning windows and general spring cleaning in the camp building (sweeping, wiping surfaces/dusting, mopping etc). 

Details for the day:

Clothing should be appropriate for outside work.  Painting clothes would be helpful for some volunteers.   Work gloves would be helpful.  We will supply all cleaning products. Lawn and hand tools would be helpful.   Any additional powerwasher equipment would be helpful.   SBJSA owns one powerwasher. Lunch will be provided by SBJSA.   Bottled water will be on hand.   Volunteers are welcome to bring snacks and beverages if needed or specific food and drink is required.   There will be refrigeration available.

We are in need of 20-30 people to complete the Opening Checklist and sincerely appreciate the support!

Inclement Weather Plan: This is an indoor and outdoor event. In the case of inclement weather we will work on all indoor related tasks. If there is rain only and individuals are willing to complete outdoor tasks, we suggest coming prepared with extra layers of clothing and a set of dry clothes, plus rain gear in order to stay as dry and warm as possible.

Agency: Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association

Our seasonal camp program and building need help in reopening for the year. The general tasks for the day will consist of: lawn clean up, power wash boats, misc. painting, cleaning windows and general spring cleaning in the camp building (sweeping, wiping surfaces/dusting, mopping etc). 

Details for the day:

Clothing should be appropriate for outside work.  Painting clothes would be helpful for some volunteers.   Work gloves would be helpful.  We will supply all cleaning products. Lawn and hand tools would be helpful.   Any additional powerwasher equipment would be helpful.   SBJSA owns one powerwasher. Lunch will be provided by SBJSA.   Bottled water will be on hand.   Volunteers are welcome to bring snacks and beverages if needed or specific food and drink is required.   There will be refrigeration available.

We are in need of 20-30 people to complete the Opening Checklist and sincerely appreciate the support!

Inclement Weather Plan: This is an indoor and outdoor event. In the case of inclement weather we will work on all indoor related tasks. If there is rain only and individuals are willing to complete outdoor tasks, we suggest coming prepared with extra layers of clothing and a set of dry clothes, plus rain gear in order to stay as dry and warm as possible.

Agency: Sodus Bay Junior Sailing Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14555

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Painting at Finders Keepers Thrift Store

Please wear clothes you do not mind getting paint on.

Agency: Arc GLOW

Please wear clothes you do not mind getting paint on.

Agency: Arc GLOW

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14510

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Day of Caring at Conkey Corner Park and the El Camino Trail

t’s time for spring cleaning on one of Rochester’s premiere urban nature/hiking trails, Thomas R. Frey Trail at El Camino, a 2.25 mile multi-purpose pedestrian greenway adapted from an old railroad line with a children’s playground at its heart. The trail and the gardens at the playground require cleaning of winter debris, weeding, planting and mulching. Shovels, rakes, loppers, work gloves are provided. We would like five teams of about 15-20 each to be working at 3 locations along the trail and at the entrance at Brewer Street to the Riverway Trail. 

Volunteers are welcome to bring their own tools and gloves if they prefer to use them.

Coffee/doughnuts on arrival. Salvatore's pizza, sodas, fruit, cookies at noon.

Agency: Genesee Land Trust

t’s time for spring cleaning on one of Rochester’s premiere urban nature/hiking trails, Thomas R. Frey Trail at El Camino, a 2.25 mile multi-purpose pedestrian greenway adapted from an old railroad line with a children’s playground at its heart. The trail and the gardens at the playground require cleaning of winter debris, weeding, planting and mulching. Shovels, rakes, loppers, work gloves are provided. We would like five teams of about 15-20 each to be working at 3 locations along the trail and at the entrance at Brewer Street to the Riverway Trail. 

Volunteers are welcome to bring their own tools and gloves if they prefer to use them.

Coffee/doughnuts on arrival. Salvatore's pizza, sodas, fruit, cookies at noon.

Agency: Genesee Land Trust

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14621

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spring Clean Up in the Forest

Join us in stewarding Rochester's old growth forest. Volunteers will learn to identify and safely remove invasive plants and shrubs that threaten this unique ecosystem, helping to ensure its health for future generations. Tools, gloves, and light refreshments provided.

Agency: Friends of Washington Grove

Join us in stewarding Rochester's old growth forest. Volunteers will learn to identify and safely remove invasive plants and shrubs that threaten this unique ecosystem, helping to ensure its health for future generations. Tools, gloves, and light refreshments provided.

Agency: Friends of Washington Grove

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14610

Allow Groups: Teams only


Volunteer: GARDENING: weeding, planting, edging, etc.

Please come join the Corn Hill beautification committee as we get our neighborhood in shape after a long winter!  We'll be digging garden beds, moving mulch, in addition to basic planting, weeding, cleaning up, etc.  Coffee and muffins from 8:30-9; lunch will be served; water provided throughout the day.  Gloves and tools will be available as well.

Agency: Corn Hill Neighborhood Association

Please come join the Corn Hill beautification committee as we get our neighborhood in shape after a long winter!  We'll be digging garden beds, moving mulch, in addition to basic planting, weeding, cleaning up, etc.  Coffee and muffins from 8:30-9; lunch will be served; water provided throughout the day.  Gloves and tools will be available as well.

Agency: Corn Hill Neighborhood Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14608

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Painting our hallway. Second coat of paint!

We managed to get the first coat of paint done in 2025... time for the second coat!

Painting a fresh coat of paint in our hallways. There are four hallways, 40 feet long and 9 feet high. Supplies will be provided. 

Ability to climb a ladder (some volunteers), paint with brush and roller, basic cleaning of walls. Dress in clothing you can clean and paint in. 

Agency: Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

We managed to get the first coat of paint done in 2025... time for the second coat!

Painting a fresh coat of paint in our hallways. There are four hallways, 40 feet long and 9 feet high. Supplies will be provided. 

Ability to climb a ladder (some volunteers), paint with brush and roller, basic cleaning of walls. Dress in clothing you can clean and paint in. 

Agency: Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14456

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Outdoor Work at 400 Towers 2026

Our Day of Caring need mostly involves outdoor landscaping type work: weeding, mulching, sweeping, painting and planting. Wear clothes that can get dirty and we will hope for good weather. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will try to line up painting.

Agency: Batavia Housing Authority

Our Day of Caring need mostly involves outdoor landscaping type work: weeding, mulching, sweeping, painting and planting. Wear clothes that can get dirty and we will hope for good weather. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will try to line up painting.

Agency: Batavia Housing Authority

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14020

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Camp Arrowhead- Garden Beds on Camp Property

We have multiple flower, mulch, and stone beds that need to be turned over after weeding, as well as new mulch and stones spread.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Arrowhead

We have multiple flower, mulch, and stone beds that need to be turned over after weeding, as well as new mulch and stones spread.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Arrowhead

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14534

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Camp Arrowhead- Painting, Staining, and Fence Repair

Paint Picnic Tables, Benches,  Paint and/or touch up Split Rail Fences and Low Ropes Elements around camp property.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Arrowhead

Paint Picnic Tables, Benches,  Paint and/or touch up Split Rail Fences and Low Ropes Elements around camp property.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Arrowhead

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14534

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Camp Arrowhead- Pool and Shelter Opening

Clean program shelters 'top to bottom' -Windows -Sweep floors -Tidy up bathrooms- 5 shelters. Sweep and Power wash pool deck and splash pad. Weed cracks on pool deck and splash pad. Clean and set up chairs. Set up shade structure. Clean and set up Locker rooms.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Arrowhead

Clean program shelters 'top to bottom' -Windows -Sweep floors -Tidy up bathrooms- 5 shelters. Sweep and Power wash pool deck and splash pad. Weed cracks on pool deck and splash pad. Clean and set up chairs. Set up shade structure. Clean and set up Locker rooms.

Agency: YMCA - Camp Arrowhead

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14534

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spread it Forward: Join Our Playground Mulch Day!

Our youth program, playground, needs some TLC!

This year we are in need of help to spread 10 yards (nearly 2500 lbs.) of mulch for our Corps playground. It is a necessity to ensure that the children that enjoy our playground whether it is the public or those that attend our programs, such as Phoenix Afterschool, Phoenix Summer Day and Youth Night, can safely have fun!

We will be supplying not only the tools in order to spread the mulch but also bottled water to help keep everyone hydrated!

Agency: The Salvation Army Canandaigua

Our youth program, playground, needs some TLC!

This year we are in need of help to spread 10 yards (nearly 2500 lbs.) of mulch for our Corps playground. It is a necessity to ensure that the children that enjoy our playground whether it is the public or those that attend our programs, such as Phoenix Afterschool, Phoenix Summer Day and Youth Night, can safely have fun!

We will be supplying not only the tools in order to spread the mulch but also bottled water to help keep everyone hydrated!

Agency: The Salvation Army Canandaigua

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14424

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spruce up Community Clothes Closet

Wash floors, install a/c units, paint kitchen, wash cabinet in kitchen, wash windows




Agency: Community Clothes Closet

Wash floors, install a/c units, paint kitchen, wash cabinet in kitchen, wash windows




Agency: Community Clothes Closet

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14564

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: United Way's Day of Caring: Attic Clean-Out Project

Our Children’s Place – Clifton Springs
Attic Clean‑Out Project Description
Our Children’s Place in Clifton Springs is completing a full clean‑out of the attic space in our two‑story building. The attic currently contains classroom equipment, materials, and past project items that need to be sorted and removed.
The work includes:
• Identifying and bringing down items that are no longer needed
• Disposing of designated items into a dumpster
• Navigating stairs repeatedly throughout the project
• Following direction from site leadership regarding what to keep, relocate, or discard
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to walk up and down stairs frequently
• Ability to work safely in a storage/attic environment
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work efficiently as part of a team

Agency: The Coordinated Child Development Program

Our Children’s Place – Clifton Springs
Attic Clean‑Out Project Description
Our Children’s Place in Clifton Springs is completing a full clean‑out of the attic space in our two‑story building. The attic currently contains classroom equipment, materials, and past project items that need to be sorted and removed.
The work includes:
• Identifying and bringing down items that are no longer needed
• Disposing of designated items into a dumpster
• Navigating stairs repeatedly throughout the project
• Following direction from site leadership regarding what to keep, relocate, or discard
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to walk up and down stairs frequently
• Ability to work safely in a storage/attic environment
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and work efficiently as part of a team

Agency: The Coordinated Child Development Program

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14432

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spring Clean Up

Teen Empowerment's new building on Genesee St. has a wonderful garden that collects a lot of leaves and weeds :). We are looking for an energetic crew to rake, weed and mulch our beds. 

Agency: Center for Teen Empowerment

Teen Empowerment's new building on Genesee St. has a wonderful garden that collects a lot of leaves and weeds :). We are looking for an energetic crew to rake, weed and mulch our beds. 

Agency: Center for Teen Empowerment

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14611

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Goodwin Park Spring Clean-up

Goodwin Park is a small pocket-park considered a jewel at the end of Sibley Place, between East and Park Avenues in Rochester. The Park-Meigs Neighborhood Association maintains gardens in the park for the public to enjoy. This project includes preparing the park for the season with tasks including weeding and mulching the gardens as well as raking and general spring clean-up.

Agency: Earthworks Program

Goodwin Park is a small pocket-park considered a jewel at the end of Sibley Place, between East and Park Avenues in Rochester. The Park-Meigs Neighborhood Association maintains gardens in the park for the public to enjoy. This project includes preparing the park for the season with tasks including weeding and mulching the gardens as well as raking and general spring clean-up.

Agency: Earthworks Program

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14607

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gardening at Arc GLOW KidStart

There will be landscaping and light garden maintenance at KidStart. Please bring gardening gloves and preferred gardening equipment.

Agency: Arc GLOW

There will be landscaping and light garden maintenance at KidStart. Please bring gardening gloves and preferred gardening equipment.

Agency: Arc GLOW

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14510

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Landscaping at Elba Day Hab

Some simple landscaping and outdoor maintenance. Please bring gardening gloves and preferred gardening supplies.

Agency: Arc GLOW

Some simple landscaping and outdoor maintenance. Please bring gardening gloves and preferred gardening supplies.

Agency: Arc GLOW

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On May 21, 2026

Zip Code: 14058

Allow Groups: Yes