2026 Days of Caring

Bethany Apartments: Apartment Repair & Maintenance Team

Volunteers Needed 5-25

Put your handy skills to work helping prepare apartments for families. Volunteers will compete minor repairs and maintenance projects such as patching and painting walls, installing curtain rods and shelving, replacing hardware, completing basic plumbing repairs, and addressing general maintenance needs to ensure apartments are safe, functional, and move-in ready.

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

DeKoven Center: Historic Garden Volunteers

Volunteers Needed 5-10

Volunteers will assist with weeding, edging, trimming, mulching, and other seasonal garden maintenance alongside the Center's gardener. Your efforts will help maintain a welcome and beautiful outdoor space for visitors and the community. 

Must be 16+

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

John 23 Education Center: Front Landscape Installation 

Volunteers Needed: 5-8

Assist with landscaping the front of the building by preparing garden beds, digging, planting shrubs and flowers, and helping bring the landscaping plan to life. Your efforts will help create and inviting space for everyone who visits. 

Must be 18+

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Knapp Elementary School: Born Learning Trail Refresh 

Volunteers Needed: 5-15

Bring new life to the Born Learning Trail! Volunteers will refresh painted activity stations along the trail, helping restore this interactive learning space that encourages children and caregivers to learn, play and explore together. 

Must be 18+

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Racine Family YMCA: Bray Center Community Room Refresh and Organization 

Volunteers Needed: 5-6

Volunteers will organize program materials and supplies, declutter storage areas, complete light cleaning and arrange furniture to refresh two community rooms for upcoming programs, meetings and events. Your efforts will help staff provide a more efficient and inviting space for the community. 

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Racine Zoo: Gardening and Jack O'Lantern Nights Set-Up

Volunteers Needed: 6-10

Help prepare the zoo for one of its most popular events! Volunteers will assist with seasonal gardening and beatification projects while also helping set up for Jack O'Lantern Nights. Tasks may include weeding, planting, decorating, setting up event displays, and other outdoor preparations. 

Must be 18+

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

River Bend Nature Center: Trail & Grounds Maintenance 

Volunteers Needed: 5-20

Volunteers will assisit with general trail and grounds maintenance, including spreading wood chips, removing invasive species, splitting and moving firewood, and other outdoor improvment projects. Your efforts will help keep trails safe and welcoming while protecint natural habitats. 

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Women's Resource Center: Facility Refresh 

Volunteers Needed: 5-15

Create a safe and welcoming environment for those served by the Women's Resource Center. Volunteers will assist with indoor and outdoor improvement projects, including deep cleaning, painting, organizing living spaces, landscaping, and general property beatification. Your efforts will help ensure the facility is clean, comfortable, and ready to support those seeking safety and services. 

Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Bethany Apartments: Apartment Setup & Move-In Readiness 

Volunteers Needed: 5-10

Create a warm welcome for families transitioning into stable housing. Volunteers will prepare apartments for move-in by assembling furniture, setting up bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, organizing donated household items, stocking welcome baskets, and completing light cleaning. Your efforts will help ensure families arrive at a safe, comfortable, and fully furnished home. 

Wednesday, September 16, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

DeKoven Center: Historic Garden Volunteers

Volunteers Needed 5-10

Volunteers will assist with weeding, edging, trimming, mulching, and other seasonal garden maintenance alongside the Center's gardener. Your efforts will help maintain a welcome and beautiful outdoor space for visitors and the community. 

Must be 16+

Wednesday, September 16, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. 

John 23 Education Center: Front Landscape Installation 

Volunteers Needed: 5-8

Assist with landscaping the front of the building by preparing garden beds, digging, planting shrubs and flowers, and helping bring the landscaping plan to life. Your efforts will help create and inviting space for everyone who visits. 

Must be 18+

Wednesday, September 16, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Racine Friendship Clubhouse: Creative Mask Decorating

Volunteers Needed: 5-10

Help support RFC members express their creativity through a fun, hands-on activity! Volunteers will assist members as they decorate festive masks using colorful craft materials such as feathers, gems, glitter, ribbons, markers, and paint. This activity encourages creativity, self-expression, and social connection. 

Must be 18+

Wednesday, September 16, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (This is a shorter shift; perfect for limited availability!)

Women's Resource Center

Volunteers Needed: 15

Create a safe, welcoming environment for those served by the Women's Resource Center. Volunteers will assist with indoor and outdoor improvement projects, including deep cleaning, painting, organizing living spaces, landscaping, and general property beatification. Your efforts will help ensure the facility is clean, comfortable, and ready to support those seeking safety and services. 

Wednesday, September 16, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.