DEPT® Cares Day 2023
In July, we come together to make a difference – one day at a time!
Participating citiesGet ready for DEPT® Cares! Each year, Depsters from across the globe unite, dedicating a portion of their workday to actively contribute to their local communities. As #ONEDEPT, we aim to create meaningful impact at a grassroots level across the globe.
DEPT® Cares has already come a long way. What began as a fun weekend activity initiated by a group of Depsters has now blossomed into a much-anticipated annual tradition, supported by the entire company.
Now, DEPT® Cares is evolving again. This year rather than have just one worldwide day for volunteering, we’ll have multiple days throughout July! All the better for you and your office to join forces, make a difference, and have a blast giving back to your local community.
Wherever you live and work, helping out within your community makes a difference. And with Depsters representing communities all over the world, by coming together we can create a chain reaction of positive change!
See what exciting plans are brewing near you below and sign up now to take part!
DEPT® Cares
What’s happening near you
CARVE OUT SOME TIME TO VOLUNTEER VIRTUALLY
Can’t meet in person? Remotely based? You can still make a huge impact from the comfort of your desk by volunteering remotely. Take a look at this list of volunteer opportunities and select one that speaks to you.
Sign up here at any time during the month of July to volunteer virtually.
Amsterdam
JULY 21ST
Get ready to clear up playgrounds for a better play environment for kids during a trashure tour from the office to the Vondelpark.
By making the playground tidy and trash-free, we create a safe and magical space where kids can play, laugh, and have the best time ever.
Sign up here by July 7th.
Organizers: Daniel van der Ploeg, Deborah Groeneveld, Fleur van Duijne, David Brummer, Charlotte Kloeg
ATLANTA
JULY 14TH
Come and help support single mothers in Atlanta on July 14th with the Tender Foundation. Volunteers will help pack diaper donation kits, clean up the office area, and help the Tender team get organized for upcoming events.
Sign up via #dept-cares-day-atl by June 30th
Organizers: Stephanie Murray & Alexandra Kwiatkoksi
AUSTIN
JULY 27TH
Austin Depsters will be joining forces with Cards For Hospitalized Kids to create cards of encouragement for those who need it. Help us craft uplifting, handmade cards on the afternoon of July 27th. Volunteers will craft cards together and then mail them to Cards For Hospitalized Kids to distribute across America.
Sign up via #deptcares_austin by July 13th
Organizer: Chloe Roberts
BERLin
JULY 27TH
The team in Berlin is partnering with “wirBerlin” to clean up trash around Berlin. Beginning with a 30-minute presentation on waste and plastics in Berlin, the team will collect garbage around the area. As a token of appreciation for their hard work, the team will be rewarded with a barbecue feast in the office, making it a well-deserved treat after their successful cleanup efforts.
Sign up here by July 14th
Organizers: Laura Vivenzi, Franziska Seibert, Emma Loria, Nergis Amin
Boston
JULY 21ST
On July 21st, the team in Boston will be partnering with Groundwork Summerville, a local farm to we assist them in preparing for the upcoming harvest season. From clearing fields to prepping soil, our efforts will contribute to the farm’s productivity and sustainability. Come together to make a positive impact on the community’s food system while enjoying the nature and working on the land.
Sign up here by July 7th
Organizers: Brett Whitehead
bUENOS AIRES/mAR DEL PLATA
JULY 15TH
The team in Argentina has a number of exciting things planned for DEPT® Cares, all focused on ensuring the DEPT® Cares is felt across the course of the year. They’ll begin with training conducted by Fundación Ruta 40, an organization that specializes in working with agencies to create a positive social and environmental impact. Through the training, we’ll analyze how our offices in Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata have an impact on the neighborhoods they are in and we’ll make a long-term action plan based on the results. Our action plan might include partnerships with organizations such as Women in Tech and Hire Trans.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO SIGN UP
Organizers: Josefina Blattmann
charlottesville
JULY 28TH
Join the team in Charlottesville on July 28th to support the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA. The team will be doing anything to support CASPCA staff so that they can focus on their main goal: placing healthy animals in caring homes! Activities include support with outside landscaping activities (mulching, raking, sweeping, etc.), folding laundry, and/or assisting the staff with cleaning.
Sign up here by July 14th
Organizer: Alexandra Kwiatkoski
CHICAGO
JULY 18TH and 19TH
Join us for two days of vounteering!
Our first opportunity is on Wednesday, July 19 in a Day of Volunteering to combat hunger! We’ll collect and distribute food items for those in need in collaboration with ‘Nourishing Hope.’By participating, we’ll directly contribute to alleviating hunger and inspiring positive change.
Our second day is Tuesday, July 18th at Greater Chicago Food Depository. In a Repack session, you may sort produce, inspect and box shipments of bread, or repack bulk dry goods (pasta, rice, beans) into smaller quantities.
Together, we can eliminate hunger in a place we’re proud to call home.
Sign up here by July 17th
Organizers: Megan Savoy, Paul Sopocy
Cologne
JULY 25TH
The team in Cologne has two activities planned for DEPT Cares. Firstly, we will collect cups at the concert location “Kunstrasen” in Bonn and donate the deposit amount to an organization in Nepal that builds and finances hospitals, schools, and health and food camps. Secondly, we will work with “Obstkäppchen”, an organization that distributes food and provides support to pensioners in poverty to support them in financing, packing and delivering.
Sign up via #deptcares-fade by July 14th
Organizers: Giacomo Orseolo Ferro, Roberto Russo
COPENHAGEN
JULY 13TH
Join us at Green Kayak for an organized tour through Copenhagen’s picturesque canals. This activity allows you to combine leisurely kayaking with an important environmental mission: collecting trash from the waters as you paddle. As you explore the city’s waterways, you’ll actively contribute to the preservation of the environment. Join us on this rewarding adventure and make a positive impact while immersing yourself in Copenhagen’s beauty.
Sign up via #team-dk by June 13th.
Organizers: Clara Luccarini, Laura Olivia Graven-Lauritzen, Pauline Theunissen, Ulla Wendel
DEnver
JULY 21ST
We will be doing a deep clean of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare kitchen so they can offer cooking classes to their clients, and if we have enough people/time, sanding and painting picnic tables located outside and used for community dinners.
Join #dept-cares-day-denver for communications.
Sign up here
Organizers: Elaine Shulman
DUBLIN
JULY 28TH
Do you enjoy spending time outdoors and have a green thumb? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! On July 28th, we will be donating our time and efforts to help beautify the community gardens at Technical University Dublin. During our day of volunteering, we’ll have the chance to transform the hospice gardens into serene and peaceful spaces. Get ready to plant flowers, prune trees, weed flower beds, and tidy up the overall garden area. Don’t worry if you don’t have any gardening experience; we’re in this together! Join us for a day filled with purpose, compassion, and the joy of making a difference. Together, we can create a beautiful garden oasis for those in the community.
Sign up here before July 16th
Organizer: Niamh McConville, Caroline Doyle & Lane Harris
Hamburg
JULY 27TH
The team in Hamburg is partnering with “Oclean” to clean up trash in the city of Hamburg. Beginning with a 30-minute presentation on waste and plastics in the city of Hamburg, the team will then collect garbage around the area. The event on July 27th is made even more exciting by a little competition to see which group can collect the most garbage.
Sign up here by July 20th
Organizers: Nergis Amin, Max Turi, Lena Hilmer, Giselle Fernandez, Anika Josie Thomsen, Gabriela Campollo
Kathmandu
JULY 9TH
Every drop counts! The team in Nepal is organizing a blood drive to help ensure a stable blood supply for those in critical need. Additionally, we will also be undertaking a community clean-up activity on the same day. Before the blood donation program, in the morning, we will gather to clean the surroundings and alleys near our office premises in Kathmandu.
Sign up here by June 30th
Organizers: Damodar Paudel, Narayan Prajapati, Alok Rai and Team Nepal
London
VARIOUS DATES ALL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
The team in London will be volunteering at various organisations, dedicating our time and efforts to make a positive impact in the community. Firstly, we plan to host a marketing hackathon with Fat Macy’s, a charity that helps homeless people learn how to become a chef in their restaurant and catering business Sohalia. Next, we will be running two activities in Hackey- baking cookies for a plant-based community school, and helping with clean up and upkeep at the local community resource- Hackney City Farm.
Sign up here, and note the respective deadline per activity!
Organizers: Immy Guest, Duncan Birch, Claudi Potter
Los angeles
JULY 15TH
Make a splash for DEPT® Cares! Join our public beach cleanup on July 15 and be a part of helping to protect the marine life as well as our environment. Every piece of trash matters and the more helping hands, the better! Besides, who doesn’t enjoy a day on the beach, no matter the occasion, right?
Sign up here by July 8th
Organizers: Hyunjee Lee
Maine
JULY 27TH
Experience the power of community by volunteering at “Maine Needs”, to support local families, newly immigrated families, and individuals experiencing homelessness. We’ll be creating art kits for children in need.
Sign up at #us-maine by June 26th
Organizers: Jennifer Ingeson
manchester
JULY 13TH and JULY 21ST
On July 13th, the team will spend an afternoon helping to organize and sort clothing donations for the homeless.
On July 21st, join us to get involved with the re-development of the community makerspace, the Boiler House.
But that’s not all, throughout the whole mont we’ll be making donations for a local food bank!
Sign up here by the 30th June
Organizers: Nicola Rowlands, Natalie Rowe, Natalie Williams, Giovanna Di Verniere, Max Mann
melbourne
VARIOUS DATES ALL THROUGH THE MONTH
Join us for participating in multiple activities! At Fareshare’s Derrimut Food Processing Kitchen, we will help sort and chop freshly harvested vegetables from their kitchen gardens or those rescued from retailers. In collaboration with the Red Cross, we will donate blood together, supporting the crucial work of the Red Cross. Additionally, we plan to partner with the Big Hug Group and Anglicare, both offering 3-hour packing experiences at their Bundoora warehouses. During these sessions, we pack clothes, clean equipment, and organise toys and books, aiding these organisations in their endeavours to provide essential resources and support to individuals and families in need.
Sign up here, and note the respective deadline per activity!
Organizers: Ben Ayache, Lillian Kuoch, Nick McCreary, Poppy Pringle
mumbai
JULY 22ND
Mumbai is headed to the beach! Join the team on July 22nd for some fun in the sand, cleaning up a local beach. Whether you’re a passionate environmentalist or just want to join in giving back to the community, this beach clean-up is a meaningful way to have a positive impact on our environment. Join us, and together, let’s create a cleaner and healthier coastline.
Sign up here by July 1st
Organizers: Poojan Shah, Priya Kharchane, Meghna Iyer
New York
JULY 12TH and JULY 27TH
Our team in New York will be engaging in supporting two different communities in need this July. On July 27th, the team will be supporting at-risk families living in poverty with Little Essentials to help ensure the health and well-being of their children ages 5 and under. Volunteers help us sort clothing, package diapers, fill orders for our families and more! On July 12th, volunteers will be at the Graffiti Community Ministries serving the Wednesday night meal called “Connections” to the local community of low-income and homeless individuals, as well as to local families.
Sign up here by June 21st
Organizers: Lauren Hauth, Shelby Dunlap
NewBuryPort
JULY 26TH
Join us for a volunteering activity at “Nourishing the Northshore” on July 26th! This hands-on experience is aimed at combating food insecurity in Newburyport. By getting involved in this, we directly contribute to providing nutritious food to those in need within our community. Together, we can make a difference by promoting sustainable practices in the agricultural sector. Be a part of this initiative and help create a more equitable food system for all.
Sign up here by July 7th
Organizers: Erin Rapp
PORtland
JULY 20TH
In Portland, we will be helping to sort produce and food supplies at the “Oregon Food Bank” on July 20th. Food sorted will be used all around Oregon to help end hunger across the state!
Sign up here by July 3rd
Organizers: Krissy Brunsman
rotterdam
JULY 21ST
Get ready to make a difference on DEPT® Cares Day for elderly residents at a local care home! Join us as we roll up our sleeves for a heartwarming volunteer activity filled with meaningful interactions and joyful moments. Together, we want create a vibrant atmosphere by engaging in activities that foster connection and bring smiles to the faces of the residents. From playing games to going for leisurely walks, there will be no shortage of delightful experiences to share, including experiences for non-dutch speakers to give back to the care home!
Sign up here by July 7th.
Organizers: Daniel van der Ploeg, Deborah Groeneveld, Fleur van Duijne, David Brummer, Charlotte Kloeg
san diego
JULY 12TH
The San Diego office will visit the local Ronald McDonald house on July 12th and help create toys and activity kits for children that stay there while their siblings undergo treatments. We hope to make a difference by providing a bit of distraction for the relatives. Further, we have the chance to write some personalized notes and leave some kind words.
Sign up here by June 30th
Organizers: Mayra Favela & Holly Parker
san francisco bay area
JULY 28TH
The Charlie’s Acres Farm Sanctuary rescues animals that were abused or destined for the dinner table. On July 28th the San Francisco team will be volunteering at the farm to give back to rescued animals.
Sign up here by July 21st
Organizers: Rachel Stephenson, Juanita Pintane
sandpoint
JULY 14TH
The folks in Sandpoint, ID will be volunteering with Sandpoint’s local food bank “Bonner County Food Bank” on July 14th. Join us to make an impact in food supply and rescuing produce that would otherwise go to waste.
Sign up via #sandpoint by June 9th.
Organizers: Chelsey Peacock, Paige Lilly
skopje
JULY 22ND
People from Skopje are teaming up with the organization “11 October” which takes care of kids without parents. We’re planning to spend quality time by painting, playing games, and bringing them some goodies. We will make sure these kids have a blast
Sign up here by July 20th.
Organizers: Sanja Danchevska, Katerina Maljceva
split
JULY 10TH
Join us for a night of laughter and purpose on July 10th! Split is organizing a captivating Standup Night and collecting donations to support MoSt Association, a homeless shelter in the city. “Buy a ticket” for the event by bringing food, toiletries or other goods needed by those experiencing homelessness.
Sign up here by June 30th
Organizers: Branka Lončarić, Anamarija Gnjatović
sydney
VARIOUS DATES ALL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
Every drop counts! The team in Sydney will be partnering with the Redcross to donate blood and help us ensure a stable blood supply for those in critical need. This activity will be spread over 2-3 dates in order to form groups and travel to the location to donate blood as a team. We will also have a team lunch at the office afterwards.
Sign up here, and note the respective deadlines for the blood drive!
Organizers: Ben Ayache, Lillian Kuoch, Nick McCreary, Poppy Pringle
zagreb
JULY 3RD
Trivia fans unite! Zagreb will be organizing a pub quiz night in collaboration with local safe houses to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Sign up here by June 30th
Organizers: Branka Lončarić, Anamarija Gnjatović
zurich
JULY 9TH
Join us on July 9th as we bring communities together to clean and reduce waste together with “Trash Heroes”. We will meet in Zurich to first collect trash and separate it afterwards. By spending a few hours together cleaning up, we can gain a more profound understanding of the need to reduce and better manage waste.
Sign up here by June 23rd.
Organizers: Iva Cerar, Jolanda Lanner
virtual
CARVE OUT SOME TIME TO VOLUNTEER VIRTUALLY
Can’t meet in person? Remotely based? You can still make a huge impact from the comfort of your desk by volunteering remotely. Take a look at this list of volunteer opportunities and select one that speaks to you.
Sign up here at any time during the month of July to volunteer virtually.
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Ready to give back to the community?
From Skopje to Copenhagen, Mar del Plata to Berlin, London to Boston; check your agenda and join DEPT® Cares Day virtually or in a city nearby.