Days of Caring draws 500 volunteers in Snohomish County, Bothell

They painted barns and playrooms, cleaned yards and built fences. They ran a carnival for children and a casino day for adults with disabilities. All told, more than 500 volunteers served across Snohomish County during this year’s Days of Caring on Sept. 11 and 12, making it the largest volunteer event in Snohomish County, including Bothell.

September 21, 2015 1:17 pm
Volunteers helped out at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell during the Day of Caring event.
Volunteers helped out at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell during the Day of Caring event.

They painted barns and playrooms, cleaned yards and built fences. They ran a carnival for children and a casino day for adults with disabilities. All told, more than 500 volunteers served across Snohomish County during this year’s Days of Caring on Sept. 11 and 12, making it the largest volunteer event in Snohomish County, including Bothell.

During the service event, 28 total projects were completed with 19 nonprofit agencies, spanning 11 Snohomish County cities. In Bothell specifically, around 15 volunteers assisted at the Northshore Senior Center.

“We look forward to this event each year,” said Dennis G. Smith, president and CEO of United Way of Snohomish County, the organization responsible for organizing this event. “We believe that we can make a big impact by working together, and this event is proof of that.”

Participants used #UWSCDoC throughout the day on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. A full overview of social media activity from the day can be found at tagboard.com/UWSCDoC.