HANDS ON GREENVILLE DAY
The Upstate’s largest annual day of service returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
saturday may 2nd, 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.
What is Hands On Greenville (HOG) Day?
Each year:
- Local nonprofits, schools and community organizations submit service projects.
- Individuals, families, companies and faith-based groups sign up to serve.
- Thousands of volunteers complete hands-on projects across Greenville County — all in one powerful morning.
How Can I Get Involved?
1. Submit a project
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.
2. or Sign Up to Volunteer
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.
What Types of Projects Fit HOG Day?
Need inspiration? These project types work well:
- School beautification (painting, landscaping)
- Park and trail cleanups
- Community garden planting
- Assembling hygiene or food kits
- Shelter organization projects
- Minor facility repairs
- Playground or outdoor space improvements
- Donation sorting
- Literacy or STEM activity builds
- Community mural painting
Projects should:
- Be clearly defined
- Be safely managed
- Be achievable in a 3–4 hour window
- Have a designated on-site coordinator
HANDS ON GREENVILLE DAY
Dates to Remember
march 1
Project selection opens for volunteers
DATE COMING SOON
Volunteer team captains training
DATE COMING SOON
T-shirt pickup
days
MAY 2, 2026
HOG Day:
8 a.m.–noon
MAY 2, 2026
Afterparty:
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
HOG Day Sponsorship Interest
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING HANDS ON GREENVILLE DAY POSSIBLE:
Impact Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Coastal Carolina National Bank (CCNB)
McMillan Pazdan Smith
Womble Bond Dickinson
