Needs From: United Way of North Idaho

Mountain States Head Start is a School Readiness Home Visiting Program. We need a team available to paint the wall in the conference room, pull weeds, trim bushes and tree, lay bark, put together, stain and mount little library, possibly mount a TV.

Mountain State Head Start will provide lunch to the volunteer team.

Appropriate attire for volunteers
work clothes than may get dirty or paint on

Do volunteers need personal protective attire?
NO

Tools/supplies needed
paint brushes and rollers, paint tray, drop cloth, screw drivers, garden gloves, bush trimmers and clippers, trowel, paint, bark and garden fabric

Lunch will be provided for Day of Caring Volunteers by Mountain States Early Head Start.

Brief Description of Agency and Services
Year-round outdoor programs including camps, retreats and events, outdoor education as well as facility rentals.

Project Description
Help clean up camp and get ready for the winter.

Appropriate attire for volunteers
Work/Paint Clothing and closed toed shoes

Do volunteers need personal protective attire?
NO

Lunch will be provided by Lutherhaven Ministries - Shoshone Creek Ranch.

We have partnered with St Luke's Episcopal Church (we rent the churches lower level from them.)
We have a varied number of projects: *1) Updating our financial books, 2 people 3 hours *2 ) Laundry area cleaning, 2 people, 2 hours. *3) Detail our vans inside and out, 2 people, 1 1/2 hour *4) Art project - 3-4 Family Promise Trifolds 3 to 4 artsy people 3 hours *5) Scanning 1 person, 2 hours. *6) Master Roster of Board Members, 2 people, 2 hours *7) Outside window wells-pull weeds sweep & wash windows, need 2 strong athletic people, the window wells aren't easy to get to. *8) Church Office Project, 2 0r 3 people, sit-down, 2 hours. *9) Wash/dry/fold basement linens, 20 bind, 2 people, 4 hours. *10) Shredding, one person, 2 hours *11) Sand & paint area by front desk.

Appropriate attire for volunteers
work clothes - comfy jeans/t-shirt/sweatshirts

Do volunteers need personal protective attire?
YES

Lunch will be provided by UWNI's Day of Caring lunch sponsor, Pita Pit, and delivered by UWNI staff and board.

Join United Way of North Idaho as a Volunteer Event Photographer for our Day of Caring 2025! This is a dynamic opportunity for aspiring or student photographers to build their portfolio, gain real-world experience, and support a high-impact community event. Your work will help capture the spirit of service and highlight the incredible volunteers and projects happening across North Idaho.

What You’ll Do:

- Capture candid and posed photos of volunteers, project sites, and event highlights.

- Work independently or in coordination with United Way staff at assigned locations.

- Deliver high-quality digital images within one week of the event.

- Sign a photo release and credit agreement (if applicable).

- Help tell the story of Day of Caring through visual content that may be used in future promotional materials, social media, and reports.

Skills & Requirements:

- Some photography experience and familiarity with using DSLR or high-quality mirrorless cameras.

- Own your own camera and equipment.

- Ability to take direction and work in a variety of settings (indoor/outdoor, different lighting).

- Reliable transportation to assigned project site(s).

- Friendly and professional demeanor.

Perks & Benefits:

- Opportunity to grow your photography portfolio with a community-focused event.

- Exposure and credit on United Way of North Idaho’s digital platforms and promotional materials.

- Counts as volunteer hours and can also be logged as in-kind donation of professional services (documentation provided).

- Great resume builder for aspiring photographers or media students.

- Lunch provided (while supplies last)

- Volunteer t-shirt included

Be part of a fun, feel-good day that makes a real difference in your community!
Help us capture the heart of Day of Caring 2025—one photo at a time!

Help Provide Warmth for Low-Income Seniors

ElderHelp processes and delivers firewood at no cost to low-income seniors, helping them stay warm and safe through the winter months. We’re looking for volunteers to join our firewood team to buck up, split, stack, and cover firewood so it can season properly, as well as deliver seasoned firewood directly to the homes of qualified seniors.

This project takes place at 2570 W Highway 53, Rathdrum — directly across from Wilkinson Road. Look for the ElderHelp sign. On weekends, the gate is coded; if no one is there to let you in, call 208-929-1140 and someone will be dispatched to open it. Once through the gate, drive ½ mile straight south, and you’ll see the firewood operation.

Your time and effort will make a real difference for seniors in our community. Come lend a hand and help us provide the gift of warmth!

Lunch will be provided by Day of Caring's 2025 Lunch Sponsor, Pita Pit.

Brief Description of Agency and Services
Nonprofit art studio and discovery play area located at the back of the Cedar Street Bridge in downtown Sandpoint, Idaho.

Project Description
Deep Clean our Discovery Play Area and Art Studio after use by thousands of kids and their families each year!
We are signing up for 5 volunteers for a half day and we are flexible: morning, afternoon or any number of volunteers 1-5 would be awesome! We use Day of Caring for our annual deep clean. We will have several our staff or board members to help the Deep Clean effort on this day!

Cleaning priority list:

Clean all floor surfaces to the walls
-Vacuum play area, including move all kids furniture to vacuum under.
-Shampoo the carpet, we will you rent a carpet cleaner for the day
-Vacuum and then wash all the brick floor in hallway (move stools under bar and tiny table/log bench etc. along hallways to clean the
floor along the walls)
-Vacuum and then wash the floor in the community area with lending library. Pull all the furniture to one side (don't block the bridge hallway) to clean and then pull it all to the other side to vacuum and wash under everything and along the edges
-Art studio floor - clean all the way to the edges, vacuum and wash, In the past we have sprayed cleaner, let soak and then scraped all the paint off
-Wash all the big windows on inside. Also wash the windows of the toy store on the hallway side of window

Art Studio:
-Wash paint off counters, sink, and wash the front of the art studio
cabinets

Play Area:
-Wet rag with a little cleaner wash every place in the play area where kids put their hands. For example the yellow bus can get very grungy
-Wash bar where parents can sit

Volunteers may bring but are not required to supply the following needs:

2 Windex, 2 Spray disinfectant cleaner, large package of paper towels, rags to clean with, a few small buckets for soapy water, green scrubby pads and regular sponges, broom and dust pan, mop, carpet cleaner rental.

The Art Alliance will provide lunch on-site for Day of Caring Volunteers.

Idaho Youth Ranch relies on its thrift stores located across the state to help fund its programs supporting Idaho's youth. It is crucial that our stores remain a safe, well-operated, and welcoming environment for everyone. To do this, we need volunteers to help rotating new products onto the sales floor, sorting and organize donations, greeting customers, and making sure the thrift store is an inviting place for both customers as well as staff/volunteers.

Tools/supplies neededA good attitude and a smile :)

Idaho Youth Ranch relies on its thrift stores located across the state to help fund its programs supporting Idaho's youth. It is crucial that our stores remain a safe, well-operated, and welcoming environment for everyone. To do this, we need volunteers to help rotating new products onto the sales floor, sorting and organize donations, greeting customers, and making sure the thrift store is an inviting place for both customers as well as staff/volunteers.

Tools/supplies neededA good attitude and a smile :)

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is a local non profit organization who works with our communities vulnerable populations. We provide, shelters, showers, laundry services, basic needs, hygiene and case management.

This is a hands-on volunteer opportunity that directly supports our mission of helping neighbors in need. We need volunteers to help sort, organize, and prepare incoming donations of clothing, household goods, and other items in our warehouse. This work ensures that our thrift stores and outreach programs have quality, well-organized goods ready for distribution, allowing us to fund critical programs such as housing, shower/laundry facilities, Father Bill's Kitchen, and shelters.

Appropriate attire for volunteers
Closed-toe shoes and casual, comfortable clothing are recommended

Do volunteers need personal protective attire?
YES

If yes, what type of personal protective attire is required?
gloves

Supplies Volunteers Should Bring:
Water bottle
Weather-appropriate clothing (warehouse is not temperature-controlled)

Lunch will be provided by St. Vincent de Paul for all volunteers.