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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH

April is National Volunteer Month. Join United Way in closing gaps and creating opportunities for everyone in the 860 region to secure safe, stable housing. Together, we are United to End Poverty.

Volunteers will support agencies through hands-on activities such as cleaning and organizing spaces, preparing for upcoming events, assisting with community gardens, and other tasks that strengthen agency capacity and create welcoming environments for those they serve.

Contact: Kenniece Coker, Manager of Community Engagement, at kcoker@unitedwayinc.org or 860.493.1176.

Beautification Project

Wednesday, April 22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plainville

Volunteers will assist with beautification efforts inclusive of painting, preparing and planting garden beds.

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Caring for Kids 

Wednesday, April 22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hartford

Volunteers will support a variety of projects, including organizing, shredding documents, assisting in preparing for the Annual Gala and more.

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Community Garden Re-build

Wednesday, April 22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hartford

Volunteers will build garden boxes, prune existing plants and trees and install a picnic table and pre-fab shed.

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Cooking for A Cause

Wednesday, April 22
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hartford

Volunteers will assist with cooking, meal packing and inventory organization.

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Mural Beautification Project

Wednesday, April 22
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Plainville

Volunteers will help paint a mural in the school library.

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New Orchard Planting

Wednesday, April 22
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
New Britain

Volunteers will prune, spread mulch and soil, in addition to planting fruit trees and pollinator plants.

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Spring Clean Up!

Wednesday, April 22
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hartford

Volunteers will rake, clean up trash, clear out flower beds, dehatch and more.

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Volunteer Day!

Wednesday, April 22
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Willimantic

Volunteers will participate in a wide variety of hands-on projects such as cleaning, organizing, and sorting donated clothes and household items.

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Yard Clean-up / Landscaping 

Wednesday, April 22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bristol

Volunteers will help freshen the outdoor space, including raking, pulling weeds, mulching, and power washing.

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 Bloom, Broom, Beautify

Thursday, April 23
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hartford

Volunteers will assist with clean up and beautification projects.

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Hope in Every Stroke

Thursday, April 23
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bristol

Volunteers will assist in refreshing and organizing key areas of the facility, including painting and organizing.

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House Painting and Spring Clean Up

Thursday, April 23
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Plainville

Volunteers will support large-scale exterior home improvement and spring refresh, including clearing debris, mulching and refreshing garden beds.

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Moving Day! 

Thursday, April 23 or Friday, April 24
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
West Hartford

Volunteers will deliver furniture to those moving out of homelessness into housing and/or picking up furniture from donors

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North Hartford Farming Initiative

Thursday, April 23
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hartford

Volunteers will engage in all aspects of building a hydroponic farm, including building systems and the start of seedling production.

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Painting Special Events Room

Thursday, April 23
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bristol

Volunteers will help with a painting-based beautification project.

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Teachers Resource Center

Thursday, April 23
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
East Hartford

Volunteers will sort, organize, and pack backpacks with age-appropriate supplies and classroom essentials.

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Imagine The Impact

Friday, April 24
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bristol

Volunteers will assist with interior and exterior organizational and beautification activities.

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Spring Cleaning

Friday, April 24
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
New Britain

Volunteers will paint a variety of on-site locations including the stage area, kitchen area and lobby.

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Spring Glow-up Day

Friday, April 24
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bristol

Volunteers will participate in a comprehensive annual spring clean‑up focused on refreshing and preparing the property for the upcoming season.

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Spring into action by making a difference! 

Friday, April 24
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Plainville

Volunteers will participate in spring cleaning, beautification and outdoor property, including weeding, mulching and planting.

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 Spring Into Service

Friday, April 24
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Enfield

Volunteers will participate in meal prep, site cleaning, food sorting and storing and serving dinner.

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Spruce Up Springtime

Friday, April 24
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Terryville

Volunteers will prepare the toddler playground for spring and summer usage, including washing playground equipment, wedding and more.

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Upkeep of Bristol’s Ancient Cemeteries

Friday, April 24
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bristol

Volunteers will help care for and preserve the historic Lewis Street Cemetery through hands-on outdoor work.

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Give-back Crew

Monday, May 4
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
New Britain

Volunteers will participate in a variety of beautification projects for residential homes.

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Opening of the Campgrounds 

Wednesday, May 6
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Plainville

Volunteers will assist in the opening of the campgrounds, including general cleaning and gardening.

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 Projects are on a first come, first served basis. United Way will follow up with a confirmation email and a registration link within three to five business days.

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