Opportunity Details

We are looking for eager folks to help set up our “Holiday Shop!" Every year, the Center hosts a Holiday Shop for our adult participants to come in and select items for their children. For some families, our shop is an incredibly helpful resource, easing financial, time, and access barriers.

The gifts within our Holiday Shop also serve as a tangible manifestation of the support of our wider community. It is not uncommon for parents (or grandparents) to become overwhelmed when they see the generosity of people they do not know and we always have volunteers on hand to support them.

This volunteer opportunity regularly occurs in early December. Gifts are delivered to the Center and volunteers are needed to assist with lifting, carrying, and displaying small to large-size items. Support with decorating is also much appreciated!

Creativity Welcome!!
It is always helpful to have someone with a flair for presentation/display, but it is not necessary. We will have photos from past years, but welcome all suggestions and ideas for making the space bright and inviting!

This opportunity requires a minimum of six volunteers for an allotted 1/2 to full day. If you are interested in assisting with our Holiday Shop, please email volunteer@cgcmaine.org for more information!

Opportunity Details

Help over 600 children to have a great holiday season by sorting toy donations into age categories, inventorying and counting what we have so we know exactly how much we have to give, and helping create holiday meal boxes.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Monday Morning Dec 5	5	n/a	n/a
Monday Afternoon	5	n/a	n/a
Tuesday Morning	5	n/a	n/a
Thursday afternoon	5	n/a	n/a
Friday afternoon	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We will provide a complete Christmas to 300+ children in the Cedar Valley.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Decorate the Hall	5	n/a	n/a
Finish decorating hall and set up tables	5	n/a	n/a
Arrange gifts, stuff stockings, sort and organize	8	n/a	n/a
Arrange gifts, stuff stockings, sort and organize	8	n/a	n/a
Pre Event Finishing Touches	8	n/a	n/a
Gift Wrap Station or Personal Shopper	10	n/a	n/a
Gift Wrap Station or Personal Shopper	10	n/a	n/a
Gift Wrap Station or Personal Shopper and Clean Up Crew!	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Starehe Foundation Inc is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that is located in Lowell Massachusetts whose mission is to leverage financial, material, and human resources support to enable the provision of quality secondary education to bright but needy students in the Starehe Boys and Girls Schools in Kenya, East Africa.

We are looking for a dedicated fundraising volunteer to help in resource mobilization that will enable us to reach our fundraising goals.

Some of the roles of the resources mobilizer include:
• Researching potential sponsors/donors
• Writing funding proposals and communicating with potential sponsors.
• Creating marketing and promotional activities.
• Developing and executing fundraising initiatives.
• Maintaining records of sponsors.
• Organizing campaigns that will lead to donations.

Our goal is to raise a minimum of $168,000 to enable us to sponsor 30 needy, bright, and deserving students in the Starehe Schools throughout their secondary school education that spans every 4 years.

Opportunity Details

How can you help?

Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.
Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.
Four (4) hours of childcare service per week to the same family
Make a Difference in a child's life, Become a Nanny Angel!

Imagine a world where every family with cancer receives the care needed for their children – so they have enough time to care for themselves. Now, also imagine a world where every child receives the support they need to cope with their parent’s illness or death.

The Nanny Angel Network (NAN) offers rewarding volunteer positions for skilled childcare providers who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.
Nanny Angels provide free, specialized in-home relief childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care, and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period.

Nanny Angels lessen the impact of cancer on families, by engaging children in enjoyable, age-appropriate activities to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death.
By visiting weekly, building trust, and having fun, Nanny Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers.
Nanny Angels receive specialized training including children’s grief and bereavement and receive the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.

Kindly note, that the role is not that of a babysitter, housekeeper, or personal assistant – a Nanny Angel’s primary focus is engaging and supporting the children.

How to apply
1. Please apply by visiting https://nannyangelnetwork.com/apply/
2. Select: “BE A NANNY ANGEL”
3. Create an MY IMPACT ACCOUNT to complete the application

Qualifications:
- Individuals with one year of recent (within three years) paid or volunteer experience with children
- Must be willing to get a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening clearance and current First Aid/CPR-Level C
- Must be able to engage children and adapt engagement approach based on age and ability.
- Experience supporting children requiring special learning accommodations (an asset).
- Be physically able to care for children, including standing, lifting, bending, and kneeling as required.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

There’s a family in your community waiting for their very own Nanny Angel!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
4 hours a week / 6 months	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

How can you help?
- Two (2) hours of virtual childcare service per week to the same family.
- Provide fun, educational, creative, and safe experiences for the children.
- Minimum six-month commitment to ensure support during the duration of a parent’s cancer treatment and recovery.

Make a Difference in a child's life, Become a Homework or Activity Angel!

The Nanny Angel Network (NAN) offers rewarding volunteer positions for those who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families.

Homework and Activity Angels provide virtual childcare support for parents who have been diagnosed with cancer, for those requiring palliative care, and for families requiring additional relief during the bereavement period.
Homework and Activity Angels lessen the impact of cancer on families, by engaging children in homework-aid and/or age-appropriate activities to help reduce any stress or anxiety they may be experiencing due to their parent’s illness or death.
By meeting weekly, building trust, and having fun, our Angels help parents gain the confidence and peace of mind to rest or attend appointments, knowing their children are cared for and supported by knowledgeable and compassionate volunteers.

Our Angels receive specialized training and the support of NAN’s Child Life Specialist throughout their volunteering time.

How to apply:
1. Please apply by visiting https://nannyangelnetwork.com/apply/
2. Select: "BE A HOMEWORK ANGEL" OR "BE AN ACTIVITY ANGEL"
3. Create an MY IMPACT ACCOUNT and complete the application

Qualifications:
- Must be able willing to undergo an Enhanced Police Information Check
- Must be able to engage children and adapt engagement approach based on age and ability.
- Experience supporting children requiring special learning accommodations (an asset).
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

There’s a family in your community waiting for their very own Angel!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

*Note - this event is 4pm-8pm EST, regardless what the system itself may show as event times.

Families raising kids with life-threatening conditions are not always guaranteed holiday celebrations each year. That's why we host an annual Holiday Adventure in December each year for families to enjoy a magical evening together!

Date: Sunday, December 11th, 2022
Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis

Time: Arrival will be about 3:15pm to ensure volunteers are oriented in their respective roles. Event is from 4pm-8pm. We ask that you're able to commit to the entire event, but please contact us directly if you may need to leave a little early so we can adjust accordingly.

What: AKA families will enjoy gifts, toys, hot chocolate, crafts, music, and so much more! Dinner will be provided.

Other: If you are interested in being a photographer for this event, please contact us directly. There is no parking fee for this event.

Final details will be sent via email the week of the event to registered volunteers.

*Note - regardless what Benevity system timezones say in shift listing, this event is from 4pm-8pm EST.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General Event Support	2	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteer at our biggest fundraiser of the year! Shelter’s annual Home is Where the Heart is Gala is an inspirational evening of music, tributes, entertainment, and so much more!

Sign up to volunteer at the Shelter, Inc. 35th Annual Gala on Friday, November 18th, 2022! Volunteer times are 5:30-11pm on the night of the event. Volunteer roles will be assigned and event specific information will be given out the week of the event. Volunteers must be age 18 or older. Thank you!

The roles include:

Silent Auction/Retrieval Room: You would answer questions and help bidders to use the BidPal app and, after the auction is closed, help pack up items and connect them with the successful bidder.

Guest Check-in/Check-out: You would help to check in guests as they arrive and check them out as they leave. You need to be experienced and comfortable with technology as you will be demonstrating how to use the BidPal application to guests.

Auction, raffle and games: There is a training session with the Auctioneer prior to the start of the event. Your job involves pointing out bidders at the tables and making sure the correct paddle number is recorded. You would also be selling raffle tickets to guests and helping with games and bidding during the evening.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Zoe McGrath at zmcgrath@shelter-inc.org or 847-595-0180.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	30	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

PROGRAMA DE VOLUNTARIADO.

Desde una persona hasta un grupo de personas de la sociedad civil o empresa, pueden participar en diversas labores para beneficio de las niñas.

Para ello es necesario determinar la disponibilidad de tiempo y frecuencia, con que se pretende llevar a cabo cierta vinculación y realizar un programa de actividades calendarizadas, considerando también las ocupaciones de las niñas y/o personal de Needed.

Las áreas en que se puede intervenir son:
Educativas, lúdicas, de recreación y esparcimiento, círculos de lectura, elaboración de manualidades, mantenimiento de instalaciones (jardinería, pintura, limpieza, etc.), festividades, talleres, cursos, etc., de manera presencial y/o virtual.

Opportunity Details

Project Title: Festival Needs of the Special Children (God’s Own Children)
Description:
While many of us use the time of Christmas, New Year & Diwali to spend time celebrating and having fun with family and friends, eating a lot of food, opening up gifts and making merry, there are individuals who simply cannot complement this. The reality is that this festive season can be a harsh reminder of people’s lack of happiness, joy, love and acceptance in their lives. It is a time where some are surrounded by many and others are alone, without family, friends or individuals by their side.
Poverty is a massive, worldwide problem in all countries and during the festive season, poor individuals are often forgotten and neglected. In fact, buying expensive gifts overshadows the fact that so much money could also go towards investing in projects that could provide opportunities for poor people to be alleviated from poverty.
During this Festive & Holiday Season, take time to think about giving a helping hand to individuals who are less fortunate than you. Whether it is an organisation you will assist or just one person you pass by, a simple action can make a difference.
Yes, Diwali Christmas and New Year is a joyful time and we do not want take away your happiness, but we do think that it is important to be conscious about individuals around us who may not be able to share the same happy, joyful narrative that you have because of the positions that they are in.
This festive season is an excellent time to start thinking about helping other people, especially the people who are in urgent need of support and care. This could include providing food, clothing, sweet and toy for charity families to enable them to experience the joys of the holiday season.
Please support these special children during this festive season, it will make a difference. Remember that it all starts with us.
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one”
– Mother Teresa
Food
Clothes
Toys
Sweets
Total Expenditure for 40 children = Rs. 4,00,000/-
Donation Requested $5316.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	10	n/a	n/a