2026 AUW Day of Caring
Join Us for AUW's Day of Caring! Make a difference in our community by volunteering alongside friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Whether you're lending a hand at a local nonprofit, beautifying a community space, or supporting a meaningful project, your time and effort help create lasting impact. Join us for a day of service, connection, and caring!
✨VolunteerAlly✨
VolunteerAlly is a local nonprofit dedicated to connecting volunteers to meaningful nonprofit organizations and volunteer opportunities. We aim to bridge the gap and make volunteering more accessible! VolunteerAlly makes it easy for volunteers to discover volunteer opportunities from over 95 nonprofits throughout the Hawaiian Islands and track service hours effortlessly. We believe that when you volunteer, you get more than you give!
Website: volunteerally.org
Volunteer Project: We are preparing to open the VolunteerAlly Swap Store at the Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center across from UH Mānoa and are looking for volunteers to help bring this space to life. UH students face widespread basic needs insecurity. According to a 2025 University of Hawaiʻi System report, 1 in 4 experience clothing insecurity specifically, with 1 in 10 having missed class because of it. Meanwhile, Americans discard around 112 pounds of clothing and textiles per person each year. The Swap Store keeps donated goods (clothing, school supplies, small household items) in circulation, turning what would be waste into a resource for students who need it most. This is a great opportunity to be part of a new campus initiative that promotes sustainability, community sharing, and student support.
Volunteers will assist with:
• Sorting and organizing donated items
• Cleaning
• Decorating
• Arranging displays
• Creating signage
• Contributing creative ideas to make the space welcoming, functional, and student-friendly.
• Inventory organization
• Folding and categorizing items
• Helping establish an efficient system for future donations and swaps
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕐 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: RISE Manoa Apartments at UH-Manoa - 1810 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822
Maximum Number of Volunteers: 15
Age Restriction: 18+
Restrictions:
• Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be comfortable performing tasks that may involve light lifting and remaining on their feet for extended periods of time.
What to Wear/Bring:
• Refillable water bottle.
• Wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals or slippers)
Provided:
- • Water
- • Snacks
- Parking: Metered and street parking is available.