USBG National Charity Foundation and Campari present Day of Service

What is Day of Service?

A nationwide call for bar and hospitality professionals to step into their communities with a shared purpose. For the ninth year running, volunteers across the country will come together to support local causes, uplift neighborhoods, and strengthen connections.

This is a moment for our industry to show what hospitality truly means: care, community, and heart that extend far beyond the bar. Whether it’s lending a hand to a charitable organization, helping beautify a shared space, or supporting neighbors in need, each activity on Day of Service adds up and makes a real impact. Join us!

A program of the USBG Foundation

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KEY DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Local leader signups open – May 12th
• Local leader signups close – June 14th
• All cities confirmed – June 22nd
• All volunteer activities confirmed – July 10th
• Volunteer signups open – July 15th
• Volunteer signups close – August 16th
• Campari Day of Service – SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

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Sign Up for Day of Service 2026

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Local Leader Sign Up and Deadlines:

Local leader sign-ups will open on May 11th and close June 14th

​Sign Up link:
www.camparidayofservice.com

Local leaders must be industry members aged 21 or older who want to get their city involved. Eligible individuals include bartenders, servers, distributors, Campari sales reps, and both active and non-active USBG members.

Responsibilities include joining an orientation call, organizing and recruiting for your city’s volunteer activity, sharing details with volunteers, collecting waivers and photos, and coordinating a Happy Hour with Campari sales, as needed.

Secure and organize a volunteer activity for participants (support will be provided). Recruit volunteers using the provided sign-up link and digital materials to promote the Day of Service through appropriate channels.

Maintain communication with the Day of Service team (Campari and USBG leaders) and registered volunteers, providing relevant details, meeting times, addresses, and expectations, and collecting timely waivers.

Collecting photos from the activity to submit after the event.

Coordinate a Happy Hour following the activity at a selected bar, collaborating with Campari Sales where applicable. Close the tab within the pre-set, budgeted amount per registered volunteer for approved items. Reservations are recommended.​

Local leaders will receive a special, custom item of appreciation from Love & Victory for their efforts.

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Volunteer Sign Up and Deadlines:

Volunteer sign-ups open on July 15th and will close on August 16th

Volunteer with us for the Day of Service on September 15th, 2026! Search for your city/ volunteer activity and sign up at the link below:

www.camparidayofservice.com

After volunteer sign-ups close, Campari and Love & Victory will mail all registered volunteers swag, including a custom t-shirt for the day.

We recognize that scheduling in advance can be challenging; however, we provide ample notice to facilitate arrangements. Early registration is necessary to organize sign-ups and ensure all volunteers receive matching shirts and other items.

Should you miss the registration deadline, volunteering may still be possible, subject to capacity. Please contact your local leader to confirm availability. Note that late registrants will not receive a t-shirt or be included in post-activity budgets for the Happy Hour, but participation is still welcome.

If there is no activity in your city, please consider becoming a local leader for next year’s Day of Service.

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Activity Guidelines and Examples

For local leaders to consider when picking their activities: activity guidelines and examples of past activities and organizations listed below.

Orientation calls with Olivia from Campari and USBG will provide comprehensive details and guidance for selecting suitable volunteer activities. The intention is to streamline the process for local leaders.

For any questions or concerns, contact Olivia or your regional coordinator.

WHERE TO VOLUNTEER: 

The preferred model is a turnkey activity: identify your organization, schedule participation, and attend with your group on the designated day.

DO’S

• Choose a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or local community group with experience in organizing volunteers. Working with established organizations is much simpler than arranging it all yourself.
• Suggested activities: park or beach cleanup, animal shelter volunteering, city garden work, food pantry assistance, or meal prep at soup kitchens.
• Find activities by searching for volunteer opportunities in your city. Allow enough time to research the best fit for your group.
• Plan for 10-15 volunteers per city, adjusting if your chosen group can accept more or fewer participants.

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DON’TS

• 21+ ONLY VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
• We cannot do anything related to children (backpack drives, working with schools, etc.). As a liquor company, Campari is not allowed to engage in any activities involving minors.
• Avoid organizations with any political or religious affiliations.
• Do not choose healthcare, mental health, or recovery organizations. If unsure, ask the team for clarification.
• We recommend that you refrain from creating your own standalone activities or hosting fundraisers. It can sometimes be overwhelming to plan and execute an event, and we want you to arrive on the day and be refreshed and ready to give back. It’s best to work with an organization that’s prepared to take volunteers and simply send the info to your group, and then show up!

PAST ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY LOCAL LEADERS:

• Bixby Knolls Community Foundation
• No Us Without You
• Second Harvest Food Bank
• STEM Library Lab
• The Bowery mission
• Elizabeth Street Garden
• Oklahoma City Zoo
• Fontenelle Forest
• Community Action Partnership Of Orange County
• Adult Literacy League
• Wildlife Sanctuary
• Palm Springs Animal Shelter
• MANNA- metropolitan area neighborhood nutrition alliance
• Phoenix Zoo
• CoNectar
• Surfrider Foundation
• Trailkeepers of Oregon
• Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
• RVA Community Fridges
• City of Refuge Sacramento
• Animal Defense League of Texas
• Feeding San Diego
• Project Open Hand
• Food Lifeline
• Mishawka Community Gardens / Mishawaka Food Pantry
• Beautify Spearfish
• Bread for the city
• A Sip of Paradise Garden
• Festival Beach Food Forest
• Meals on Wheels
• Woods-Mullen Shelter
• Wykoff House Museum
• Adopt A Highway
• Hoboken Community Center
• Lowcountry Food Bank
• Charlotte Family Housing
• Chattanooga Area Food Bank
• Habitat For Humanity Chicago
• Ohio River Foundation River cleanup
• Greater Cleveland Food Bank
• Big Dogs on a Loose Leash
• Michigan Hospitality Wellness Foundation
• Hill Country SPCA
• Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
• NRH Animal Shelter
• Branford Nature Center
• Partners in Animal Care
• Galveston Park Clean Up
• Texas City Food Bank
• Catty Shack Ranch
• Three Square

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FAQ

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Local leader signups open – May 12th
• Local leader signups close – June 14th
• All cities confirmed – June 22nd
• All volunteer activities confirmed – July 10th
• Volunteer signups open – July 15th
• Volunteer signups close – August 16th
• Campari Day of Service – SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

WHAT IS DAY OF SERVICE?
For the ninth year The United States Bartenders Guild and Campari partner to put on a national volunteer day, where industry members from all over the country can get together outside of the bar, and give back to their communities to make a real impact, on one synchronised date the week before Negroni Week. 

WHO IS CAMPARI DAY OF SERVICE OPEN TO?
21+ ONLY bartenders, barbacks, servers, owners, managers, chefs, Camparistas, agency partners, distributor partners.

WHO GETS A SHIRT? 
All registered volunteers (BY DEADLINE) will receive a t-shirt from Love & Victory sent to their address. 

If people join a group after the volunteer sign-up deadline, they will not receive a t-shirt; however, they can still volunteer if there are available spots and they sign the activity waiver.

WHAT TYPES OF ACTIVITIES ARE THERE?
Think… food pantry, beach clean ups, community gardens, animal shelters, homeless shelters, etc! (See activity guidelines tab for past volunteer organizations)

WHAT ARE THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS AND HASHTAGS TO INCLUDE IN MY POSTS?
@campariacademy_us @usbgncf | #camparicares #camparidayofservice

WHAT’S UP WITH THE POST ACTIVITY HAPPY HOUR? 
All registered volunteers will be invited to enjoy a Negroni or NA beverage and small snack after the activity. The budget is predetermined by the amount of registered volunteers and the funds for the happy hour will be distributed to each local leader for each activity. If you miss the deadline to sign up as a volunteer, you may still join but the set budgeted amount will not include you. 

WHAT IF I CAN’T JOIN IN PERSON OR THERE IS NO ACTIVITY IN MY CITY?
You can still register to volunteer! We have a virtual list of inspired ideas of good deeds that you can choose from, that will allow you to participate in Day of Service wherever you are, and whatever your availability or abilities are. Head to www.camparidayofservice.com and select VIRTUAL CHECKLIST. 

FOR ALL OTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL: OLIVIA.CERIO@CAMPARI.COM