DAY OF ACTION 2026

On April 24th, United Way provides opportunities for individuals and groups across the Susquehanna Valley to improve our community by volunteering.

Volunteer

JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Select your areas of interest, and we will do our best to match you to a local project!

Complete the online registration form below. You can register as an individual or group, and we will notify you of your project site match the week of March 23rd, 2026.

Volunteer
Day of Action FAQs

Children under 14 are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children between the ages of 14-18 who wish to participate must complete our consent form and include a guardian's signature.

Deadline for volunteers to sign-up is Friday, March 6th, 2026.

Key Dates for Volunteers

Planning to participate in United Way’s Day of Action? Below are a few key dates to keep in mind as you register, prepare, and get ready to volunteer.

  • March 6, 2026 — Volunteer Registration Deadline
    All volunteers and volunteer groups must register by this date to participate in the 2026 Day of Action.

  • March 16, 2026 — T-Shirt Order Deadline
    Volunteers who register by this date will be guaranteed a commemorative Day of Action t-shirt.

  • Week of March 23, 2026 — Volunteer Project Site Announcements
    Volunteers and groups will receive an email with the nonprofit project site they’ve been matched with, including location details and next steps.

  • Prior to the Event — Volunteer Consent Forms
    All volunteers must complete a consent and release form before participating in Day of Action. A link to the form will be provided after registration.

Have questions or want to make sure you’re prepared for the day?

Visit our Day of Action FAQ page for answers to common questions, important details for volunteers, and a helpful checklist to make sure you’re ready for the event.

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Agency Registrations

Day of Action is an annual opportunity for United Way to come alongside your organization and provide you with practical and tangible solutions to challenges you may be facing. Whether it’s reorganizing your food pantry, painting or grounds work, or even administrative support, we are here to serve you and our community.

Agency Registration

Due to strong interest and ongoing conversations with community partners, we’re extending the project site registration deadline to March 6.

Have questions? Email or call Danielle Velkoff, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Thank you to our Sponsors

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

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IMPACT INVESTOR

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BECOME A SPONSOR!

Your support allows volunteers and agencies to have the resources and supplies they need for a successful day of volunteering. You can provide in-kind or financial support and will receive recognition for your gift in a variety of ways!

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Together, we can create lasting change right here at home. Together, we can LIVE UNITED.