Project Sponsor must be a Non-profit 501 (c) (3) or government agency.
The Project must meet a real need at the agency.
Projects to benefit individuals (such as home repair for an elderly resident) must be submitted to a case worker through a sponsoring agency.
The Project can be conpleted in 4-8 hours on the Day of Caring.
Volunteers must find measurable satisfaction or accomplishment.
The sponsoring agency must show they have insurance that covers volunteers during the Day of Caring by checking the corresponding box on the D of Caring Agency Registration Form.
Supplies and materials are identified and a plan is in place to secure items. (Occasionally, but rare instances, the volunteer team or other sponsor may be able to provide supplies; however, it is up to the agency to seek those resources.
A trusted and resposible person will plan and oversee each project, meaning the agency representative is assigned as Project Coordinator, will communicate as needed with the volunteer team, and will be present on the Day of Caring.
All submitted project proposals are subject to review and evaluation by the Day of Caring Committee.
