Volunteer with your work team, civic organization, social club, family, or solo!
Serve United has a 32-year history as Day of Caring, connecting nonprofits to volunteers for a day of service, fun, and celebration!
Two days and several shifts to choose from. Friday volunteers are invited to join us for a special lunch celebration with Jucys Taco, door prizes, and special guests from other nonprofits! Saturday volunteers will have Chick-fil-A breakfast at their project sites.
Volunteers may pick up shirts in advance; an email confirmation will provide details. Shirts not picked up will be available at the project site.
For group sign-ups of more than 2, use the Excel spreadsheet below to provide details for your group's shirts, meal, and other options.
Serve United Schedule
Two days and several shifts to choose from. Friday volunteers are invited to join us for a special lunch celebration with Jucys Taco, door prizes, and special guests from other nonprofits! Saturday volunteers will have Chick-fil-A breakfast at their project sites.
Volunteers may pick up shirts in advance; an email confirmation will provide details. Shirts not picked up will be available at the project site.
For group sign-ups of more than 2, use the Excel spreadsheet below to provide details for your group's shirts, meal, and other options.
Serve United Schedule
Friday, April 17, 2026
- 8:30 am – 11:45 am: First volunteer shift; report directly to your volunteer project site
- Noon – 1 pm: Luncheon Celebration with Jucys for all volunteers at Salvation Army's Gymnasium (717 N Spring Ave, Tyler)
- 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm: Second volunteer shift; report directly to your volunteer project site after lunch
Saturday, April 18, 2026
- 8:15 am – 8:30 am: Chick-fil-A breakfast at your event site
- 8:30 am – Noon: Volunteer shift at project site
- Afternoon opportunity to complete any unfinished projects
By registering for the event yourself or as a proxy, you agree to the liability and photo release posted below. Upload your Serve United 2026 photos during the event with Kululu!
Dates and locations
Event Dates
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 08:30 am to 11:59 am (Central Time (US & Canada))
Salvation Army Gymnasium - Located behind the Family Store,
717 North Spring Avenue, Tyler, TX, USA
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Garden Glow Up - East Texas Area Council
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We will be focusing on weeding, mulching and planting flowers in the front gardens of the Scout Office. 1-5 Volunteers. May interact with other scouting adult volunteers. Ages 18+. 1331 E. Fifth St., Tyler, 75701 - https://scoutingevent.com/BSA5853 spots available
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Creating Space for Impact - Flourish
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Be part of building something meaningful. Volunteers will help enhance our space through painting, hanging, and light repairs. You will be creating an environment where nonprofits and community leaders can thrive! 3-10 volunteers. No client interaction. Ages 16+. 416 S Broadway Ave. - https://flourishnonprofits.com/2 spots available
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Operation: Clean Slate - American Red Cross
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Attention all neat freaks and organizers! We have the perfect project for you! At the American Red Cross, we focus on disaster relief, but our garage has turned into a disaster of its own. Join us as we reorganize and tidy up our disaster garage and storage room. Your help will make a difference! With your assistance, we can continue serving our community effectively when it is needed most, but with a little less clutter. 5-10 volunteers. No tools, no clients. Ages 16+. 320 E Rieck Rd, Tyler. www.redcross.org/easttexas6 spots available
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1-2 buckle my shoe...5-6 Pick-up Sticks! - United Way of Smith County
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Buckle your shoes and shut the door! We need your help to clean up more! Our yard could use your bend and snap to pick up sticks and trash across the lawn and to rake up tree debris. 1-3 volunteers. No clients. May want to bring favorite rake or yard gloves. Ages 18+ 911 S Broadway Ave, Tyler.- uwsmithcounty.org1 spot available
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Spring Sprucing at The Harbor - Our Harbor of Hope
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Painting, planting and moving furniture. Some work is inside and some is outside.2-10 volunteers. May wish to bring paint brush or gloves. No client interactions. 14023 State Hwy 155, Tyler www.shinelighttheway.com6 spots available
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Birth Center Facelift - Rose City Wellness
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Various tasks such as painting, wallpaper, light plumbing, light electrical, laying vinyl flooring, small roof repair, fence repair, and cleaning. Min 1 volunteer, Max 5. Tools provided, but you may wish to bring some of your own. No client interaction. Ages 18+ only. 2050 Shiloh Rd, Tyler - https://rosecitywellness.org3 spots available
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Spring Clean at The Children's Park - The Children's Park of Tyler
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The Children’s Park is a sacred place for families who have experienced the loss of a child. Keeping it beautiful is one way we honor every name listed here. Bring your coworkers, our small group, and spend the day serving with purpose. Projects include: - Landscaping & planting - General park clean-up - Rake leaves - Fence repair - Stone & plaque revitalization If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a tangible difference- this is it! When families come here to remember their child, they deserve beauty, peace, and dignity. Your hands can help provide that. 10-50 volunteers. No tools needed. No clients present. Ages 6+ with adult. 110 E Dobbs St., Tyler, 75701 - https://childrenspark.org6 spots available
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Curtain Call Clean-Out - Tyler Civic Theater
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Every theatre has a few rooms where decades of creativity quietly pile up. Ours currently includes lumber, foam scenery, mysterious glass doors, vintage telephones, wigs, glassware, and more theatrical curiosities than we can count. We’re hosting a Curtain-Call Cleanout to sort, scan, organize, and clear space for the next generation of productions. Volunteers will help review lumber stock, tidy our prop room of theatrical treasures, return costuming items, and bag donations for items ready for their next life. Think of it as a little archaeology, a little spring cleaning, and a lot of theatre love. 4-10 volunteers. May wish to bring drill, bit kit, and rubber mallets, but not required. No client interaction. Ages 16+. 400 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, 75701 – tylercivictheatre.comSpots Full
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Painting for the Pups - Pets Fur People
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We desperately need volunteers to come and paint the adoption building exterior and kennels for our four-legged friends. We can offer kisses and tail wags, as well as the best mental health breaks in town. 10-20 volunteers. May wish to bring additional gear. Indirect client interaction. Ages 18+. 1823 CR 386, Tyler, 75708 – petsfurpeople.org4 spots available
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Bloom and Brighten Community Day - East Texas Crisis Center
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Be part of a special project that adds color, warmth, and hope to our campus. Volunteers will plant flowers that create cheerful garden spaces and paint a fence to enhance the overall landscape. Every flower planted and every brushstroke helps foster a sense of care and renewal for the clients we serve. Come ready to dig in, get creative, and make a visible difference in a place where healing happens every day. 3- 20 needed. No client interactions. Ages 18+. 2401 Hughey Dr, Tyler, 75701 - https://www.etcc.org/Spots Full
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PATH Community Renewal- PATH (People Attempting to Help)
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Volunteers will help refresh and improve a PATH community home by painting both the interior and exterior of the house. This project will include preparing surfaces, taping and protecting areas, and applying paint to walls, trim, and other designated areas. The goal is to create a clean, welcoming, and well-maintained living space for residents in our program. No special skills are required, just a willingness to help. All paint and basic supplies will be provided. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes that can get paint on them. 5-25 volunteers. No tools needed. No client interaction. Ages 12+. 1435 N Whitten, Tyler, 75702 – pathhelps.orgSpots Full
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Another Freedom Ramp - Texas Ramp Project - Volunteers slots FILLED
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With our volunteers, we will build a ramp at the residence of a person who is currently having difficulty getting in and out of their home. Using pre-assembled frames and some pre-cut lumber, we will be able to build this ramp is just a few hours. 4-12 volunteers. May wish to bring battery powered drill/driver. Indirect work around mobility clients. Ages 16+. Exact Tyler Location TBD - texasramps.orgSpots Full
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Caught Doing Good for Kids - CASA for Kids of East Texas
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Volunteers will assist with setting up Caught Doing Good for Kids, including arranging fishing-themed décor, tables, signage, and activity areas. From nets and bobbers to fun fishing touches, your help creates a welcoming and playful atmosphere for all guests. 3-5 volunteers. No tools needed. No client interaction. Age Restriction 14+ - 3616 West Way, Tyler - casaforkidsofet.orgSpots Full
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Operation Sandy - Camp V
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CampV and the Rose City Airfest needs your help! We need to fill sandbags to ensure that wind doesn't carry tents and fencing away to the land of OZ. We know its not the most glamorous of tasks but you will be in the shade with a team to make the day go fast. You will also get a workout to go home and show off to your loved one. We will provide everything needed to include music, water, and hijinks to make the day a fun one. All of your efforts go toward helping your local military Veterans. 10 – 15 needed. May want own gloves. Ages 16+. 3212 W Front St, Tyler, 75702 – campvtyler.orgSpots Full
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Food Box Production - East Texas Food Bank
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Build senior boxes, backpacks, repack grains and/or possibly sort food donations. 10-40 volunteers needed. Age 18+. No clients. No tools needed. 3201 Robertson Rd, Tyler. www.easttexasfoodbank.orgSpots Full
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