What Makes a Strong Mission? A strong mission provides a meaningful and accessible experience for volunteers while helping your organization move forward. It all depends on your needs, creativity, and resources.

Projects can include, but are not limited to:

• Basic gardening, landscaping, yard or grounds cleanup
• Cleaning and organizing
• Paint prep and painting
• Assisting seniors with various tasks like moving furniture to vacuum, cleaning ceiling fans and light fixtures, etc.
• Assembling shelves and other furniture
• Writing thank-you notes or creating handmade birthday and appreciation cards
• Professional skilled-based contributions such as reviewing handbooks or policies, guidance on budget creation or financial forecasting, data entry, and IT or legal assistance.

Whatever mission you choose should be hands-on and engaging during the three hours volunteers are on-site. Whether you have one large project, multiple big tasks, or a series of smaller jobs, volunteers are ready to help. Consider offering a behind-the-scenes look at your work or sharing stories about your impact to inspire volunteers to stay connected beyond Day of Caring.