The Upstate’s largest annual day of service returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Hands On Greenville (HOG) Day is United Way of Greenville County’s largest annual day of service, when thousands of neighbors come together to turn community needs into action. From planting gardens and painting classrooms to assembling care kits and revitalizing shared spaces, HOG Day offers volunteer opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Each year:
Have a project that could use volunteer support? Community organizations and nonprofits are invited to submit projects for consideration. Learn more about how to submit a project.
⚠️ Important: You must be a registered nonprofit partner to host a project. Registration is free and approval typically takes one business day. Apply to become a nonprofit partner.
It takes our entire community to make Hands On Greenville Day possible. We’re currently gathering projects across Greenville County — sign up to be the first to know when volunteer opportunities open.
⚠️ Important: You must create or log into your volunteer profile in our volunteer portal before you can view and register for Hands On Greenville Day projects. Create your volunteer profile.
Need inspiration? These project types work well:
Projects should:
HANDS ON GREENVILLE DAY
Project selection opens for volunteers
Volunteer team captains training
T-shirt pickup
days
HOG Day:
8 a.m.–noon
Afterparty:
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hands On Greenville Day (HOG Day) is Greenville County’s largest volunteer day, mobilizing businesses, nonprofits and community members to complete impactful service projects across the county.
Saturday, May 2, 2026. Projects begin at 8:00 am and typically run between 2 and 4 hours, concluding around 11:00 am, followed by an optional afterparty.
Any nonprofit serving Greenville County may submit a project. If your organization is not already in our system, you will need to complete a nonprofit registration form first.
Volunteer registration will open at a later date (TBD), after we have projects to choose from.
Individuals may submit an interest form now to be notified when registration goes live.
Projects are selected through our volunteer portal, Hands On Connect. Sign up for an account or log in to view and select available opportunities.
As the thespians say, the show must go on! HOG Day is rain or shine (barring serious safety concerns). Projects should have a rain plan in place and will be communicated via your Site Coordinator.
For project-related questions, contact the Hands On Greenville team at volunteer@unitedwaygc.org.
Volunteer registration takes place through our portal, Hands On Connect. Create an account or log in to view and select available projects once registration opens.
We are currently in project submission phase. You may submit an interest form now to be notified when sign-ups go live.
Projects begin at 8:00 am and typically run between 2 and 4 hours, concluding around 11:00 am. Some projects may vary slightly depending on location and scope.
Closed-toe shoes
Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty
Weather-appropriate layers
HOG Day t-shirt if provided
Reusable water bottle
Sunscreen if outdoors
Work gloves if you prefer your own
Most tools and materials will be provided by the nonprofit site.
HOG Day is rain or shine, barring serious safety concerns. Check your email the week of the event for any updates.
Yes. When registering, you may join a team or select the same project as others if space is available.
If you can no longer attend, please log into Hands On Connect and withdraw from your project as soon as possible so another volunteer can fill the spot.
Team Leaders serve as the primary contact between your volunteer group and the nonprofit project site. You are responsible for:
Communicating details to your team
Ensuring volunteers arrive on time
Supporting the site coordinator during the project
Reporting attendance (if required)
HOG Day is rain or shine (barring serious safety concerns). Connect directly with your site coordinator to confirm the rain plan.
Most agencies provide tools and materials. If volunteers are expected to bring anything, this will be communicated in advance.
Volunteers should bring:
Closed-toe shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
A reusable water bottle (access to water is required on-site)
Check with the Site Coordinator about potential back-up tasks. Volunteers may be dismissed as early as 10:30 AM if work is complete.
United Way provides a general waiver, but agencies are encouraged to provide their own liability waiver as well.
If someone is injured:
Follow the agency’s safety protocol immediately.
Notify a member of the Hands On Greenville team.
You must designate a backup Team Leader in advance. If an emergency arises, notify the Hands On Greenville team as soon as possible.
Site Coordinators are responsible for:
Preparing the project site
Having materials ready
Providing clear instructions
Ensuring volunteer safety
Serving as the on-site lead for the day
HOG Day is rain or shine (barring serious safety concerns). You should have a rain plan in place and communicate it to your assigned Volunteer Team Leader(s).
Yes. Most agencies provide tools, materials, and project supplies.
If volunteers are expected to bring specific items, clearly communicate this in advance.
Water bottles or access to drinking water is required. Snacks are optional.
We recommend identifying a backup project or secondary task in advance. Volunteers may be dismissed as early as 10:30 AM if work is complete.
We encourage each agency to provide its own liability waiver.
If someone is injured:
Follow your organization’s safety protocols.
Notify the Hands On Greenville team immediately.
You must designate a backup Site Coordinator in advance. Notify the Hands On Greenville team immediately if a change is necessary
Sign up to be notified when volunteer registration opens for 2026 projects.
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