HOLT Group's 2026 Day of Caring at Respite Care 

Saturday, September 26 from 8:00 am - 11:30 am at Respite Care San Antonio 

The 2026 Day of Caring features seven separate volunteer projects across the Respite Care campus. Volunteers must register for an individual project through the links below. Please note that some service projects are accessible and others are better suited for families with children.

Please plan to arrive at 8:00 am to check in and register with Respite Care. All volunteer projects run from 8:30 am -11:30 am with breaks. Breakfast will be provided. Children are welcome for select service projects, and do not need to register prior to attending. 

Parking is available at 303 W. French Pl. in front of the Family Ministry Center at Christ Church. Overflow parking is available on side streets. The Respite Care and United Way teams will direct volunteers to the check-in station located in front of the Davidson House, 605 Belknap Pl. 

ALL HOLT VOLUNTEERS must register for an individual service project prior to attending Day of Caring. 

Available Service Projects: 

Beautification Project at Najim

Expectations: Landscaping and xeriscape of front yard area. Volunteers will be outside helping to move dirt, trim trees, clean garden beds, and beautify the outside of the Najim building. Gloves and materials will be provided.

Volunteer Capacity: 30 

Restrictions: Open to adults and children accompanied by a guardian 

Beautification Project at H-E-B House

Expectations: Landscaping and xeriscape of front yard area. Volunteers will be outside cleaning garden beds, trimming trees, and laying mulch at the H-E-B House. Gloves and materials will be provided.

Volunteer Capacity: 21

Restrictions: Open to adults and children accompanied by a guardian

Beautification Project at Davidson House

Expectations: Landscaping and xeriscape of front yard area. Volunteers will be outside using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and pickaxes to move dirt, lay rock, plant beds, and beautify Davidson House. Gloves and materials will be provided.

Volunteer Capacity: 40

Restrictions: Open to adults and children accompanied by a guardian.

Beautification Project at F-E-C House

Expectations: Landscaping and xeriscape of front yard area. Volunteers will be outside using rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows to beautify and transform the F-E-C House. Gloves and materials will be provided.

Volunteer Capacity: 38

Restrictions: Open to adults and children accompanied by a guardian.

Breakfast and Crafts at Davidson House + Ice Cream Sundae Party on the DavidsonPlayground

Expectations:  Crafts and breakfast with foster care resident children in the morning, followed by an ice cream sundae party on the outdoor playground. 

Volunteer Capacity: 15

Restrictions: Open to ADULTS ONLY. No children under 18 years of age. 

Sanitizing Childcare Classrooms

Expectations: Clean, sanitize, and tidy all classroom spaces within the CEC building. Volunteers will be provided with sanitizing wipes and gloves. This project is indoors. 

Volunteer Capacity: 21

Restrictions: Open to adults and children accompanied by a guardian.

Prepping Crafts for Classes

Expectations: Trace, cut, prep, and construct craft projects for classrooms. Respite Care will provide all templates, tools, and paper for the craft activity. This project is indoors.

Volunteer Capacity: 20

Restrictions/Notes: Accessible activity for volunteers with mobility limitations.