What is Day of Caring?
Day of Caring mobilizes thousands of volunteers to assist hundreds of local nonprofits who have limited capacity and rely on volunteer support for wish-list projects such as painting, cleaning up parks, reading to children, planting flowers and much more!
400k+
Lives Impacted
100%
Commitment
When is Day of Caring?
May 15th
Friday, 2026
Upper Valley, Merrimack County, Central, Northern, Seacoast and Southern Regions
Join thousands of volunteers making a difference in the heart of our community.
May 20th
Wednesday, 2026
North Country
Join thousands of volunteers making a difference in the heart of our community.
Who Does Day of Caring help?
Day of Caring gives volunteers an opportunity to assist community organizations in achieving their goals, learn more about solutions to community issues, and experience the intrinsic rewards of contributing to the well-being of our community.
29K+
Volunteers
259
Projects
106
Nonprofits
Volunteer Sign Up
Day of Caring is a community-wide effort that brings together volunteers and local businesses to provide short-term, project-focused volunteer service to our community’s local nonprofit and public organizations.
Registration opens April 2026
Mark your calendars and get your team ready!
To prepare in advance for registration, review the instructions to create your team. click your region below to sign up for projects in your local community. If you are unsure which region your community falls under click here and enter your zipcode.
Central Region
Greater Seacoast Region
Merrimack County
North Country
North Country
Northern Region
Upper Valley
How does my nonprofit register?
If you are an agency interested in signing up for a Day of Caring project,
please follow these simple steps to get started:
please follow these simple steps to get started:
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Receive email with login info after approval.
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View the tutorial to understand setting up opportunities.
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Create & manage your Day of Caring volunteer opportunities!
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Opportunities reviewed and approved for publishing.
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Volunteers view & sign up for available opportunities.
Important Update
Watch for another email soon that will provide dates & times for Office Hours, where you will be able to hop on a call with us and ask any questions you may have about this process.
I am unable to volunteer
in person, how else can I help?
Even if you cannot join a project in person on Day of Caring, you can still make a difference for your neighbors. Here are two simple ways to give back today.
Make a Donation
Your gift helps local nonprofits provide food, housing, childcare, and other critical supports for individuals and families in your community. Make a secure online donation in honor of Day of Caring and support the region where you live or work.
Share our Social Media Posts
Spreading the word is a powerful way to help. Visit our Facebook page and share any of our Day of Caring posts to
Interested in Sponsoring?
Our Day of Caring sponsorship program is an opportunity for your company to align with the strong, trusted brand of Granite United Way and increase your company’s visibility in our community.
As a corporate sponsor, your company will be highlighted as a community leader in front of thousands of potential customers, both individuals and organizations. By partnering with Granite United Way, you are part of a community-wide movement that tackles the underlying causes of problems to create lasting solutions.
As a corporate sponsor, your company will be highlighted as a community leader in front of thousands of potential customers, both individuals and organizations. By partnering with Granite United Way, you are part of a community-wide movement that tackles the underlying causes of problems to create lasting solutions.
Trusted by top organizations
in our community
Still have questions?
We’re here to help! Reach out to our team for assistance with registration or opportunities.