Opportunity House staffer Sarah Brink (left) of DeKalb and Nikki Safford of Kingston help weed the front rain garden June 22, 2017 at the DeKalb Area Women's Center during the Kishwaukee United Way Day of Caring in DeKalb.
Opportunity House staffer Sarah Brink (left) of DeKalb and Nikki Safford of Kingston help weed the front rain garden June 22, 2017 at the DeKalb Area Women's Center during the Kishwaukee United Way Day of Caring in DeKalb.

Kishwaukee United Way is looking for volunteers to help with projects during its Day of Caring on June 14 throughout DeKalb County.

"This is a great opportunity for you, your friends, family, church, business, school or civic organization to make a difference in the community," Dawn Littlefield, director of Kishwaukee United Way, said in a news release. "[It's] more than just a community service project. It is truly a win/win opportunity for all."

Volunteers will help on projects for local nonprofit and human service agencies that need extra hands-on help. Projects run the gamut, from gardening to baking to delivering Meals on Wheels.

All the work is done between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. June 14. A kickoff rally and check-in starts at 8:15 a.m. in the Hopkins Park Garden Level Room at 1403 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. To sign up, or get more information, contact Kishwaukee United Way at 815-756-7522 or info@kishwaukeeunitedway.com.

Can't make it June 14, or want to do even more? The United Way is teaming up with Kishwaukee Family YMCA and Heartland Blood Center for a blood drive from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 27 at the Y, 2500 W. Bethany Road, Sycamore, where the Heartland Mobile Coach will be parked. To set an appointment, visit heartlandbc.org or call 800-786-4483.