Needs From: SERVE365

Volunteer: Day of Action | Paint Refresh @ Preston Community Center

Preston Community Center is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. Volunteers will be are asked to help paint the men's and women's restrooms, and possibly the front porch of the community center. The center is able to provide paint, rollers, and brushes for this volunteer event.

Volunteers are asked to bring the following:

GlovesDrop ClothsPainter's Tape / Frog TapeAdditional Paintbrushes + RollersWater

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Preston Community Center is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. Volunteers will be are asked to help paint the men's and women's restrooms, and possibly the front porch of the community center. The center is able to provide paint, rollers, and brushes for this volunteer event.

Volunteers are asked to bring the following:

GlovesDrop ClothsPainter's Tape / Frog TapeAdditional Paintbrushes + RollersWater

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2025

Zip Code: 24112

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Action | Henry County Parks & Recreation

Henry County Parks & Recreation (HCPR) is participating in United Way's Day of Action and is seeking sponsors to help provide fresh mulch for the Smith River Sports Complex this year. 

Volunteers would help by:

Pulling weeds Adding new mulch to flower bedsPossibly trimming overgrowth

Volunteers are encouraged to bring:

GlovesRakesKnee Cushions

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Henry County Parks & Recreation (HCPR) is participating in United Way's Day of Action and is seeking sponsors to help provide fresh mulch for the Smith River Sports Complex this year. 

Volunteers would help by:

Pulling weeds Adding new mulch to flower bedsPossibly trimming overgrowth

Volunteers are encouraged to bring:

GlovesRakesKnee Cushions

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2025

Zip Code: 24054

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Action | Gardening @ The Spencer-Penn Centre

The Spencer Penn Centre is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. Their Community Garden will need to be weeded and then have the fall plants put in.

Spencer Penn Centre will provide all necessary supplies, all they ask is that volunteer's come prepared to work outdoors (sunscreen, bug spray, close-toed shoes) and bring a pair of work gloves.


Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

The Spencer Penn Centre is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. Their Community Garden will need to be weeded and then have the fall plants put in.

Spencer Penn Centre will provide all necessary supplies, all they ask is that volunteer's come prepared to work outdoors (sunscreen, bug spray, close-toed shoes) and bring a pair of work gloves.


Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2025

Zip Code: 24165

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Action | Friends of Infinity Acres Ranch

Friends of Infinity Acres Ranch is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. They are enriching the pond area for events, improved habitat for wildlife and viewing. They are also fundraising to add a windmill to the pond for an even healthier aqua life source and as an attractive, educational and functional aerator..

Volunteers are asked to help with the following:

Stain the Pond Dock & Camping deckPond Health: remove lily pads & cattails from the edges of the pond

Infinity Acres Team will Provide:

Stain brushes and plastic gloves for the dock & deck staining Rakes & wheelbarrows Bottled water & snacks

Volunteers are encourage to bring:

sunscreenbug sprayhatsIf participating in the lily pad removals, it is recommend to wear water shoes or rubber waders.

Site Limitations:

There is an outhouse available by the pond.Wheelchair accessibility is not readily available for these projects.

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Friends of Infinity Acres Ranch is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. They are enriching the pond area for events, improved habitat for wildlife and viewing. They are also fundraising to add a windmill to the pond for an even healthier aqua life source and as an attractive, educational and functional aerator..

Volunteers are asked to help with the following:

Stain the Pond Dock & Camping deckPond Health: remove lily pads & cattails from the edges of the pond

Infinity Acres Team will Provide:

Stain brushes and plastic gloves for the dock & deck staining Rakes & wheelbarrows Bottled water & snacks

Volunteers are encourage to bring:

sunscreenbug sprayhatsIf participating in the lily pad removals, it is recommend to wear water shoes or rubber waders.

Site Limitations:

There is an outhouse available by the pond.Wheelchair accessibility is not readily available for these projects.

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2025

Zip Code: 24148

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Pumpkin Delivery: Grace Network's Pumpkin Patch

Join Grace Network on Saturday, September 27 at First Baptist Church (23 Starling Ave.) to help set-up the annual Pumpkin Patch! Pumpkins will be delivered at 8:00 a.m. (tentative).

Volunteers are asked to help unload the pumpkins from the truck to the ground via an assembly line (fire-bucket brigade style).

This event is family-friendly and fun for all ages!

In general it will take approximately 2-3 hours to unload the truck.

Agency: Grace Network

Join Grace Network on Saturday, September 27 at First Baptist Church (23 Starling Ave.) to help set-up the annual Pumpkin Patch! Pumpkins will be delivered at 8:00 a.m. (tentative).

Volunteers are asked to help unload the pumpkins from the truck to the ground via an assembly line (fire-bucket brigade style).

This event is family-friendly and fun for all ages!

In general it will take approximately 2-3 hours to unload the truck.

Agency: Grace Network

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 27, 2025

Zip Code: 24112

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Action | Clothing Closet & File Prep @ Henry-Martinsville Dept. Social Services

The Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services is participating United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. Volunteers will be are asked to help organize clothing items in their community closet, as well as assist in creating blank files for organizational use.

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

The Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services is participating United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. Volunteers will be are asked to help organize clothing items in their community closet, as well as assist in creating blank files for organizational use.

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2025

Zip Code: 24112

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Action | Property Maintenance w/ Piedmont Community Services

The Piedmont Community Services is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. They need assistance with some property maintenance of their community recovery residences.

The Recovery Residences located on Starling are in desperate need of hedges trimmed and vines removed. It would be really nice to have pressure washing done on the brick siding of the homes and gutter cleanout. The women's home Serenity Cottage and men's home Passages are side by side on Starling Avenue. These homes service individuals with Substance Use Disorders who are turning their life around in receiving services from PCS as well as outside providers to become productive members of the community.

Volunteers are asked to bring:

Hedgeclippers / TrimmersWorkglovesLadder(s)Pressure Washer

Please Note: The height of the gutters could be a challenge.

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

The Piedmont Community Services is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. They need assistance with some property maintenance of their community recovery residences.

The Recovery Residences located on Starling are in desperate need of hedges trimmed and vines removed. It would be really nice to have pressure washing done on the brick siding of the homes and gutter cleanout. The women's home Serenity Cottage and men's home Passages are side by side on Starling Avenue. These homes service individuals with Substance Use Disorders who are turning their life around in receiving services from PCS as well as outside providers to become productive members of the community.

Volunteers are asked to bring:

Hedgeclippers / TrimmersWorkglovesLadder(s)Pressure Washer

Please Note: The height of the gutters could be a challenge.

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2025

Zip Code: 24112

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Day of Action | Pollinator Garden @ Piedmont Arts

Piedmont Arts is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. Volunteers will be are asked to help spruce up the Art Garden and Pollinator Path.

Volunteers are asked to bring the following:

Work GlovesGardening ToolsRakes / HoesHedge TrimmersBranch Clippers

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Piedmont Arts is participating in United Way's Day of Action and could use some help. Volunteers will be are asked to help spruce up the Art Garden and Pollinator Path.

Volunteers are asked to bring the following:

Work GlovesGardening ToolsRakes / HoesHedge TrimmersBranch Clippers

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2025

Zip Code: 24112

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Drive | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge

United Way of Henry County & Martinsville is seeking a company sponsor to host an item drive on behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge (BGCBR) to support club programs for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Academic Supplies

White printer paper (8.5" x 11") Wide-ruled notebook paper Spiral notebooks and composition books Index cards Folders with prongs and pockets Card stock (white and assorted colors)

Writing & Drawing Tools

#2 pencils and mechanical pencils Pencil sharpeners (manual and electric) Ballpoint pens (blue, black, red) Highlighters (multi-color) Erasers (block and pencil-top) Crayons (24-count and larger sets) Colored pencils Washable markers (fine and broad tip)

Additional Art Supplies

Construction paper (assorted colors) Watercolor and tempera paints Paintbrushes (various sizes) Glue sticks and liquid glue Safety scissors Rulers and Protractors

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

United Way of Henry County & Martinsville is seeking a company sponsor to host an item drive on behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge (BGCBR) to support club programs for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Academic Supplies

White printer paper (8.5" x 11") Wide-ruled notebook paper Spiral notebooks and composition books Index cards Folders with prongs and pockets Card stock (white and assorted colors)

Writing & Drawing Tools

#2 pencils and mechanical pencils Pencil sharpeners (manual and electric) Ballpoint pens (blue, black, red) Highlighters (multi-color) Erasers (block and pencil-top) Crayons (24-count and larger sets) Colored pencils Washable markers (fine and broad tip)

Additional Art Supplies

Construction paper (assorted colors) Watercolor and tempera paints Paintbrushes (various sizes) Glue sticks and liquid glue Safety scissors Rulers and Protractors

Agency: Henry County and Martinsville United Way

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Aug 4, 2025 through Sep 12, 2025

Zip Code: 24112

Allow Groups: Yes