Day of Caring connects volunteers with organizations needing help

Organizations need volunteers, and volunteers want to help, but sometimes connecting the two takes some work.

That’s where United Way’s Day of Caring comes in, the nonprofit’s largest single-day volunteer event that organizes volunteers to work at in-person or virtual projects hosted by various organizations. The volunteers include corporate, community and civic groups and individuals, while the organizations range from nonprofits to businesses, schools and faith-based organizations.

“It increases volunteerism by providing different volunteer opportunities,” said Nicole Quinn, community engagement coordinator for United Way of Weld County. “It brings a sense of purpose and accomplishment when you get involved in volunteer projects…