May of Caring

 

 

May of Caring Team Registration
If you are the Team Leader of a volunteer project group for a specific organization/company, please input your name and the organization/company information associated with your team. 
Available Projects
*Hands On 8 Hrs appox 10 Volunteers req. Beautification of school's courtyard. Remove bushes, mulch, plant and seed. Tools, supplies and donations needed: chain saw, hand saws, pruners, wheel barrows, shovels, garden rakes, yard rakes, mulch, plants, dirt , grass seed, trees
*Hands On 4 Hrs appox 2-4 Volunteers req. Painting Project Tools and materials needed (paintbrushes, rollers, paint)
*Hands On 3-6 Hrs Appox 5-6 Volunteers req. Clean & Green Campus: Trim trees & bushes, pick-up trash, mulching & planting. Tools needed: Lawn & Garden Equipment
*Hands On 8 Hrs appox 4 Volunteers req. Faculty Cafe Sprucing Up: Mopping, windows cleaned, paint walls, new tablecloths, donation of snacks and coffee for staff. Materials needed: Cleaning materials, paint (bright blue), paint supplies, 4 table cloths, donated snacks and coffee
*Hands On 3 Hrs. Appox 5 Volunteer req. Pressure washing, planting flowers and spreading pine needles at Group Home 2 Materials Needed: Pressure washer and hoses.
*Hands On 2-3 Hrs Appox 5-6 Volunteers req. Putting river rock in front of the building. Materials supplied
*Hands On 3 Hrs Appox. 5 Volunteers Req. Collect and Feed: Help us feed Sunday dinner. Need hotdogs, buns and sweet treats for 75 people. Dinner will take place at: 10 W Guilford Street, Thomasville
*Hands On 4 Hrs Appox. 5 Volunteers Req. Collect and Feed: Help us feed Sunday dinner. Need hotdogs, buns and sweet treats for 75 people. Dinner will take place at: 1420 Raliegh Rd, Lexington
*Hands On 5 Hrs Appox. 4 Volunteers Req. Painting & Spruce Up Family Dining Area. Materials Provided
*Hands On 10 picnic tables needed - these can be purchased and delivered to American Children's Home or they can be built on site. Looking for an organization that can share in the cost of materials if building them. Est. Cost of Materials $1,100 (a list of materials needed can be provided)
*Hands On 4-6 Hrs Appox. 6-10 Volunteers Req. Landscaping: flower bed area Materials Needed: Mulch, stones, flowers and decor -would be good if volunteer could supply some of items.
*Hands On 2-5 Hrs. Appox 6-10 Volunteers Req. Build walkway from Hasty to Boys & Girls Club: lay gravel and pavers. Note: School staff and Boys & Girls Club Staff can help. Materials will be provided
Collect and Deliver Items. Adult Art Supplies Needed (ex. canvases, paint) * Please no crayons or coloring books* Drop off items at: 1900 S Main Street, Lexington
Collect and Deliver Items: arts/craft supplies for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities: Simple card games Word searches Coloring Books Bingo Prizes Puzzles Paints Clay Beads Construction Paper Markers Drop off at: 275 Monroe Rd, Lexington
Collect and deliver emergency clothing(underwear men & women sizes L-3XL) Men & Women shorts (sizes L-3XL) Construction Paper Markers Drop off at: 275 Monroe Rd, Lexington
Collect and deliver: Diapers (all sizes but big need for size 1-3) Wipes New Board/Cloth Books (infants, toddlers, preschoolers) Drop off at: 217 Cedar Lodge Rd, Thomasville
Collect and deliver: Items for military personnel- letters, hygiene products and treats Drop off at: 434 Central Ave, Lexington
Collect and deliver: Non-perishable food items for kids backpacks. Ex- oatmeal packets, cereal individual boxes, granola bars, canned food, etc. Drop off at: 22 East 2nd St, Lexington
Collect and Deliver: Canned Food /Non Perishable Food Cleaning Supplies Drop off at: 107 East 1st Avenue, Lexington
Collect and Deliver: Recreational Supplies( ex. Hula Hoops, Dodge/Kick Balls, Double Dutch & Jump Ropes, Giant Checkers/Chess/Jenga New or Good Condition Gaming Systems Game Room Supplies(arcade games, climbing rocks) Homewood Supplies (ex. markers, pencils, books, flash cards, calculators, craft paper, etc.)
May of Caring is a wonderful community wide initiative designed to provide support to local nonprofits by encouraging individuals, families and corporate partners to select a project(s) to complete during the month of May.

The United Way of Davidson County has been serving in our community for 70 years. We celebrate the longevity of our organization and recognize that we are here because of generous volunteers like you.

**Please select only 1 hands on project from the list below as once it is selected it will be removed from the options others see. The collection projects are unlimited so you may choose as many of them as you wish. 

I/we are unable to participate in the May of Caring, however, we would like to support this special project by making a donation that can help cover the costs of materials.

Click HERE to make a donation.

Thank you for partnering with the United Way to help make our community a better place!

*Please note if you are an individual wanting to voluteer for a project please reach out to Tammy Dalton at email below to complete signup

If you have questions about the process, please contact tammydalton@uwdavidson.org.

A disclaimer form must be signed by a representative of your volunteer group in order for your group to participate.

I hereby on behalf of the United Way of Davidson County release, indemnify and hold harmless its officers, directors, employees, agencies and the organizers, sponsors and supervisors of all activities, from any and all liability in connection with any loss claim or injury, unless caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct of the aforesaid, in conjunction with the 2025 May of Caring event held during the month of May 2025 at various locations throughout Davidson County.  

I likewise hold harmless from liability any person transporting a member of our organization or volunteers to or from any May of Caring activity. In addition, United Way of Davidson County has permission to utilize any photographs or videos taken for publicity purposes. 

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