Day of Caring is UWYV’s signature volunteer opportunity.
Day of Caring is a half-day event that connects volunteers with projects for nonprofits, government, and low-income individuals in the community, hosted by United Way of the Yampa Valley since 1998. Every spring, individual and corporate volunteers join forces to share their time and talents on projects at nonprofits across the Yampa Valley. Volunteers who participate in Day of Caring gain first-hand experience in how giving back to their community through work that saves labor costs and allows nonprofits to invest their efforts where they make the greatest impact.
Volunteering is essential to keeping our community connected and supporting local causes. You can change a life with your time and talent when you volunteer with United Way of the Yampa Valley.
In an effort to reduce our environmental footprint and promote sustainability, we will not be providing new T-shirts for this year’s Day of Caring. Instead, we encourage participants to wear T-shirts from previous years or a bright colored t-shirt that reflects one of United Ways NEW brand colors. This decision aligns with our commitment to minimizing waste, conserving resources, and supporting a more eco-conscious event.
Thank You for Showing Up, Yampa Valley!
2025 Day of Caring was a beautiful reminder of what community looks like in action.
To every volunteer who picked up a paintbrush, pulled a weed, organized supplies, or simply showed up with a smile — thank you. Your time and energy brought real help to local nonprofits and left a lasting impact across Routt and Moffat Counties.
To our generous sponsors — you made it all possible. From tools and materials to meals and coordination, your support powered this day of service and connection. More than 300 volunteers came together across 15+ sites to help organizations like Heritage Park Preschool, STARS, The Cycle Effect, and the Hayden Heritage Museum. We are incredibly grateful.
Because of you, the Yampa Valley is stronger, more connected, and more caring.
Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
Routt County Volunteer of the Year
If you’re a non-profit and would like to vote for Routt County Volunteer of the Year, please click the button below. The Moffat County Volunteer of the Year was celebrated at the Moffat County State of the Community. Congratulations to Len Browning for winning Moffat County Volunteer of the Year and Megan Neton for winning Youth Volunteer of the Year!
Here’s what participants are saying about the past Day of Caring events:
Thank you, Kate!! Your team always does such a great job!!! Thank you for the opportunity to sponsor this awesome event. I am always impressed with the participation and scope of what we can accomplish.
• Zach Chelburg, Bank of the San Juans
I just want to extend a big THANK YOU for all your help at the shelter yesterday!! We have been hard at work making updates, so this is a comfortable home for those fleeing violence, and we made huge strides yesterday thanks to your support!
• With gratitude, Chelsie, and the Advocates Team
We really enjoyed helping at LiftUp! Thanks so much for spearheading this important event.
• Deana Von Almen, Yampa Valley Bank
I just wanted to say thank you so much on behalf of Discovery Learning Center. Our volunteers came in their bright red shirts and really worked hard cleaning all our windows before our “graduations”! Everyone has commented on what a great job they did, and they did it with a smile!
• Lynn Romeo, Discovery Learning Center
