Opportunity Details

Join CAN Behavioral Health's Volunteer Planning Committee and help make our 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala, "Unmasking the Stigma of Mental Health," a success! This charity event, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, aims to support our core programs, cover general expenses, and introduce new initiatives.

We need volunteers to assist with various tasks such as promoting the event through social media, newsletters, and door-to-door campaigns, distributing flyers, selling gala and raffle tickets, securing sponsorships and table underwriters, gathering silent auction items, speaking on behalf of CAN, setting up and decorating the venue, and cleaning up afterward.

Your commitment will involve attending a volunteer orientation, an in-person kickoff meeting, and monthly virtual meetings until January 2025, after which we'll switch to in-person bi-monthly meetings.

By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in helping us achieve our fundraising goals and making a positive impact in our community. Join us today and be a part of something meaningful!

Available Shifts

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

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Be The Difference Today! Volunteer to Lift Literacy Nationwide!

Join us in making a profound impact on a child's life. Volunteer as a tutor and help lift literacy in our community. Your time and effort can transform a child's future, instilling the love of reading and learning. Sign up today to be the change and make a lasting difference!

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Your dedication can change lives. Thank you for your support!

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We are looking for volunteers for a lip sync battle fundraiser happening on August 17, 2024 where all proceeds go to MS Moments. The night will consist of around 30 lip sync acts, a 50/50 raffle, a food buffet with a dessert bar, celebrity judges, a wall of honor, various educational factoids about the disease, and a night full of music and laughs. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for MS Moments, an Iowa grassroots nonprofit with over $.90 of every dollar raised providing grants to make life a little better for Iowa families living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Our event flyer is attached; this is still in draft, but very close to final. We will need help for set up, tear down, possibly the registration table, maybe help with food delivery if the Hall allows, and other odds and ends.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set up event	3	n/a	n/a
Event Slots Early	3	n/a	n/a
Event Slots Late	3	n/a	n/a
Tear Down	2	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Our Superstore is open to the public selling fashion, furniture, homeware and electrical items. We have an upcycling studio on site, alongside a Repair shed, haberdashery department and a tailoring service. Our café is open daily. A Distribution Centre is based at the same location and operates as the Hub for our local shops. Collection and Delivery of furniture is coordinated via the Superstore Bookings line. Donated furniture arrives daily.

Hours:-
Flexible: shop opening hours Monday to Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Purpose of Role:-
To help Thames Hospice generate the income to provide services and care to patients with life limiting illness and to support their families and carers.

To assist with the receiving, processing, and preparing for sale of donated items for the Superstore.

To support, where needed across the Superstore site.

Main Tasks:-
• Talking to customers and making them feel welcome in the shop
• Advising and helping customers as they browse
• Visual merchandising- ensuring the shop looks it’s best and is on-trend
• Receive donated goods and sort, price and prepare for sale
• Operating the till and dealing with various types of payment
• Answering customer enquiries
• Keeping an eye on the security of the shop
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Promote Gift Aid, the Hospice Lottery and other incentives

Training and Support
• We will provide the training you need to feel confident in the role
• The shop manager and other employees will be available give advice and assist you, as well as other experienced volunteers in the team
• You will receive annual mandatory Health and Safety training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:-
• To be interested in the work of Thames Hospice
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to get along with people and work as part of a team
• Basic numeracy skills

Opportunity Details

Support us in developing an effective social media strategy across LinkedIN and evolve our Instagram and Facebook platforms.

We are currently present on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN.

Our goal is to grow our donor reach and to consistently post impactful content.

Your Tasks
- Optimize our current strategy
- Set KPIs for social media campaigns
- Develop a social media calendar
- Advise on best practices
- Create content for our profiles
- Increase engagement and growth

What's needed

- Background in marketing or social media
- Photo and/or video editing skills are plus
- Experience with Canva is plus

Availability
- Flexible hours
- Project runs indefinitely

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Help Make a Welcome Home Banner for Children with Cancer

“Calling All Volunteers!” Join our ongoing Banner Project which has been completely re-engineered for 2024.

Volunteers support the project by coloring pages using our new 2024 digital coloring process which helps us to create a one-of-a-kind "Welcome Home Banner" for a child who has Cancer. You'll be helping us brighten their room when they get home from the hospital!

SIDE NOTE: If you volunteered in the past with this project, you know that historically Volunteer Kits were shipped to the team captain at your store. The captains then coordinated getting the materials dispersed and the projects completed with the individual team members.

Going forward, we are thrilled to invite you to volunteer using our new Online Digital Volunteer Platform.

Please sign-up for the event here as you normally do. Next, navigate to our online digital platform which has detailed and complete step-by-step instructions on the new process.

To reach the new digital platform, copy and paste the following url into your browser's address bar: https://forms.braveheartsforkids.org/benevity-public-digital-volunteer-platform

You may also navigate to the platform by clicking the Website Link at the bottom of this page.

Thanks again for stepping up to support the BraveHearts Banner project! Your volunteer service helps provide hope and inspiration to Kids battling cancer and their Families too:

Some of our Volunteer Feedback:

Sarah D: I've been a part of the BraveHearts Banner project for a few years, but the new digital coloring process has been a game-changer. It's so easy and convenient to participate from home. Knowing that my artwork is part of a banner welcoming a brave little warrior home makes every stroke of color feel like a small act of love and support.

Mike M: As a father, I can only imagine the challenges these families face. Joining the Welcome Home Banner project has given me a way to contribute positively to their journey. The online platform is user-friendly, and it feels great to be part of a community that's spreading joy and hope to these incredible kids.

Emma W: I used to help with the banner project at my local store, but the new digital platform has made it so much more accessible. I can now contribute from anywhere, anytime. It's a beautiful feeling to know that my artwork is part of a bigger picture, bringing smiles to children returning home from their treatments.

The Johnson Family: Our whole family gets involved in coloring pages for the Welcome Home Banner. It's become a meaningful activity for us, especially for our kids, who learn about compassion and giving back. Seeing the completed banner and knowing we played a part in it is incredibly rewarding.

Linda P: I've been volunteering with BraveHearts for Kids for a while through my company's corp volunteer program, and the Banner project is by far my favorite. The transition to the digital platform has made it so much easier to participate. Each banner is a tapestry of love and support, and I'm honored to contribute to such a meaningful cause.

Family Testimonials:

Tyler's Father: "Every hand-drawn picture and message spoke directly to my Tyler's heart, reminding him of the world outside waiting for him. It's amazing how something so simple as a banner can bring so much happiness and serve as a daily reminder of the strength and courage he possesses."

Sophie's Grandfather: "When Sophie saw her personalized banner, her eyes sparkled with a mixture of surprise and delight. It was a moment of pure joy, not just for her but for all of us. The banner, adorned with messages of love and colorful drawings, became a symbol of her bravery and the overwhelming support from our community. It hangs proudly over her closet and is a constant reminder to her that her life and journey matter."

Ally's Older Sister: "I spent hours helping to color Ally's banner, focusing on every detail. Seeing her reaction, made every minute worth it. She now knows she's not alone in this fight.

Ben's Uncle: "The sound of Ben's laughter when he first saw the banner was the best sound I've heard in a long time. To know it was the kindness of strangers that made this possible humbles us all. The banner now adorns his room, a powerful message of love and strength that I believe encourages Ben daily.

Ella's Mother: "Ella's reaction to the banner was one of pure joy. She was overjoyed with the bright colors and personal touches. It's become a cherished part of her space, bringing comfort and smiles even on tough days."

Mason's Grandmother: "The banner for Mason brought a sense of celebration back into our home. It's become a beautiful reminder of the support we have, a symbol of hope that lifts our spirits every day."

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Now in it's 14th year, Poker Ride is a third-party fundraising event for San Diego's Ronald McDonald House. On this 100-mile ride through San Diego, riders will draw playing cards at stops along the way to win prizes. The ride starts and ends at the Ronald McDonald House, finishing with a lunch and opportunity drawings - and the announcement of the poker hand winners! Volunteer duties include setting up the event space, helping run items during the auction, and helping with breakdown of the event.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Event Set-Up & Auction Support	8	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

offering games, activities, arts/crafts, demonstrations, and educational opportunities to the community as part of a fundraising campaign to pay for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to Isabella County Fairgrounds

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Set up/organizing	15	n/a	n/a
Get us going and morning part of event	8	n/a	n/a
Keep us going through afternoon of event and minor clean up after	6	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.

With 1 in 4 children in the UK leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train in-person and online volunteers to introduce children from under-resourced areas to the pleasure of reading.

What’s Involved?
As a Doorstep Library reading volunteer, you’ll visit the same families via Zoom every week with eBooks to share with the children and encourage their love of reading.

You will:
• Handpick eBooks from our online portals based on the children’s age, interests, and reading level
• Join families via Zoom with your volunteer partner for 20-minute reading sessions
• Make notes after the session to keep track of how the child/ren are progressing

Our unique home-based approach allows our volunteers to build trusting relationships with families, helping them to connect with the community and equip them with the skills they need to succeed later in life.

When and Where?
You can be based anywhere in the UK to become a Doorstep Library online volunteer.

• Time commitment: One evening a week (Regular Volunteer), one evening every other week (Semi-Regular Volunteer) or once every 3 weeks (Stand-In Volunteer) during school term times
• Hours per week: 2
• Days: Our projects run on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Skills/Experience Needed
• Be able to make a regular weekly commitment or once every 3 weeks for a Stand-In Volunteer during school term time
• Be compliant with our safeguarding procedures, complete an Enhanced DBS, Child Barred List check, and provide 2 references
• Enjoy spending time with children and believe in education for all
• Have comfortable fluency in English
• Be non-judgmental and respectful of a variety of lifestyles and children’s learning
• Have excellent communication skills – be able to listen to families and communicate effectively with Project Leaders (including via text/emails/calls with Doorstep Library staff)
• Be confident using technology – for connecting with families viz Zoom and completing records
• Be organised – be able to multi-task in a multi-faceted role comprising of much more than solely reading to children
• Be reliable – always attending a pre-agreed session and giving plenty of notice in advance of absences
• Be friendly – to build good relationships with families, your volunteer partner and the rest of the team
• Be confident – to lead the session or mentor a new volunteer
• Be patient, persistent and flexible – tailoring your approach to each family’s needs

Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All volunteers undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references. Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all volunteers, and they are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. 

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Hi there!

We are looking for software developers that would be happy to help us with our web portal https://portal.helpstercharity.org

- TypeScript
- HTML
- GitLab

First tasks would be to create filters and make a few changes for the patient's page.
After that we need to work on screen adaptation (web version & mobile version).

Our volunteer backend developer will be willing to help during hours that would suite you.

FULLY REMOTE
NO HOURS LIMIT

Thanks for your attention. Hope to get a request from you and make our system work better so that we can save more lives together :)