
day of action
jUNE 18, 2026
Day of Action is an annual, network-wide initiative aimed at engaging volunteers to complete service projects that support our mission in education, financial stability, and health. Organized by United Way, it typically takes place on or around June 18th, the longest day of the year, to maximize daylight hours for volunteering. During this day, individuals, businesses, and organizations come together to volunteer and make a positive difference in their communities. Activities range from beautifying public spaces and mentoring youth to providing meals for the homeless and supporting local shelters. The goal is to inspire people to take action, create lasting change, and build stronger, more vibrant communities.
day of action projects

Community Garden Restoration
Growing Generations/Goldsboro Housing Authority
Location: 508 E. Walnut St., Goldsboro
Time: Monday, June 15 & June 29,
10 am - 12 pm
Volunteers Needed: 5 each shift
Help restore and revitalize a community garden that provides opportunities for residents-many of whom are seniors with limited mobility or health concerns-to enjoy gardening and connect with nature. Volunteers will assist with weeding, clearing overgrowth, and preparing soil to help bring the garden back into use. No gardening experience is necessary; just a willingness to work outdoors and help create a vibrant community space.

Adopt a Block Cleanup
Caring Citizens of Goldsboro
Location: William St.
(Elm St to Hwy 70 underpass)
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Volunteers Needed: 10
Help keep William Street clean, welcoming, and beautiful by joining this community litter sweep. Volunteers will collect litter and debris along the corridor, helping improve the appearance of the neighborhood. Every bag collected helps build community pride and makes a visible difference.

Summer Success Kits
Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Location: 1300 Wayne Memorial Drive
Time: TBD
Volunteers Needed: Assigned
Help assemble Summer Success Kits filled with school supplies and healthy snacks for children participating in a summer tutoring program. Volunteers will help prepare resources that support learning, growth, and academic success throughout the summer months.

Willow Dale Headstone Preservation & Cleaning
Willow Dale Cemetery Preservation Society
Location: 306 E. Elm St., Goldsboro
Time: June 17, 9 am - 11:30 am
Volunteers Needed: 6
Help preserve the history and beauty of Willow Dale Cemetery through headstone cleaning and minor restoration efforts. Volunteers will assist with cleaning headstones and removing debris while honoring the community’s heritage. Participants should be comfortable working outdoors.

Wheelchair Ramp Installation
First Baptist Men’s Ministry
Location: 102 Hannah Way, Goldsboro
Time: 8 am - 2 pm
Volunteers Needed: 4
Help build wheelchair ramps for residents with mobility challenges. Volunteers will work alongside experienced team leaders to build safe, accessible entrances for individuals with mobility challenges. Volunteers should be comfortable using power tools and performing light to moderate physical work. This project offers a hands-on opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s daily life.

Little Sprouts Summer Lunch Packing
(Two Roles)
Block Grown 360
Location: 309 N. William St.
Time: 8:30 am-10:30 am
Volunteers Needed: 20
Help pack 300 nutritious lunches for children through Block Grown 360’s Little Sprouts summer meal initiative. Volunteers will assist with assembling and packaging meals for distribution throughout Goldsboro, helping address childhood food insecurity during the summer months. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome.
*Project donation requests
Lunchable with protein, Juice box, Applesauce cups, Spoons, Napkins, apples, oranges, or little cuties, meat sticks, individually wrapped toothbrush and toothpaste set
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Meals on Wheels
First Baptist Church
Location: Specified Route
Time: TBD
Volunteers Needed: Assigned
Help deliver nutritious meals and a friendly smile to local seniors and homebound residents through Meals on Wheels. Volunteers will assist with meal distribution while helping reduce isolation and support the well-being of community members.

North Drive Elementary School Refresh Project
(Two Roles)
North Drive Elementary School
Location: 1108 North Drive
Time: 8:30 am - 3 pm
Volunteers Needed: 5
Help show appreciation for the dedicated educators and staff of North Drive Elementary by refreshing their staff lounge and enhancing the school’s appearance. Volunteers will assist with organizing, decorating, and creating a more comfortable and inviting space for teachers and staff, while another team will pressure-wash exterior walls to improve the school’s curb appeal. The project is also seeking donations of decorative items to help transform the lounge, including wall décor, area rugs, live or faux plants, decorative pillows, and other welcoming touches. Monetary donations are also an option for purchasing said items.

Habitat McNair Heights House Build (Two Shifts)
Habitat for Humanity Goldsboro-Wayne
Location: 1100 Dr. H.E. McNair St.
Time: 8 am - 11:30 am, 12 pm- 3:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 20 per shift
Join Habitat for Humanity’s McNair Heights House Build and create a safe, affordable home for a local family. Volunteers will assist with construction activities under the supervision of experienced team leaders. No construction experience is required, but participants should be comfortable with light to moderate physical activity and working outdoors.

