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Day of Action seeks volunteers

By Lightning Reports, Published: July 11, 2022

United Way of Henderson County and sponsor Pardee UNC Health Care along with with Henderson County Public Schools are seeking volunteers for the annual Day of Action on Friday, Aug. 19.

Day of Action is a countywide morning of service to help local schools get ready for the upcoming school year. Up to 600 volunteers are needed to work on 31 service projects at 24 schools and learning centers. Projects will include painting, cleaning playgrounds, mulching and a variety of tasks to help our schools prepare for the start of the academic year. In addition to serving at local schools, volunteers are asked to donate school supplies for Henderson County students in need.


Interested volunteers can find registration and the service projects online by visiting www.liveunitedhc.org/dayofaction. Volunteers who are registered online by July 22 are guaranteed a free t-shirt.

Volunteers and community members are invited to review a list of essential school supplies posted on the website. These supplies for students in need will be share with all county schools. Everyone is encouraged to review the list and shop for supplies. Donated items may be brought to the school where you're volunteering, or to Hendersonville Middle School (825 N. Whitted St.) on Aug. 19 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.


To register as a volunteer visit www.liveunitedhc.org/dayofaction. Any registration questions can be directed to Day of Action Liaison Summer Stipe at volunteer@liveunitedhc.org.