Because of increased need in the community, our volunteers are even more important than ever before. We would not be able to continue our service without them.
If you would like to get involved, please read the information below, which describes our most common volunteer needs. If you would like to participate in a way that you don't see below, please feel free to contact us.
We look forward to working with you!
School Liaison
Work with the administration of various school districts to implement, manage and track our EmPOWER education program.
Town Coordinators
Town Coordinators build on-going relationships with local police departments, schools and town officials to identify children in need. The Town Coordinator identifies names, reaches out to families, maintain lists, and assists with the organization of shopping and delivery. The time commitment to be a Town Coordinator is large and the position calls for excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Bike Builders
During the holidays, we buy a tremendous amount of bicycles for local children. If you have tools and some time, we could use your help building bikes. The time commitment to be a bike builder is varied - you can volunteer as much or as little time as you'd like.
Fundraisers/Grant writers
As a small non-profit, raising funds is a year-round challenge. We are in desperate need of volunteers to write grants or organize school or community group events, manage mailings or assist with researching and applying for corporate grants.
Shoppers, Organizers, Wrappers Because we buy individual wishes for over 700 children each year, our shoppers, organizers and wrappers are invaluable. We need volunteers to go to the stores, organize the gifts be town and wrap them for delivery. The time commitment to be a shopper, organizer or wrapper is varied - you can volunteer as much or as little time as you'd like.
Transporters
We're always in need of people who can lift heavy objects, stack and move tons of toys and boxes, and transport gifts from one location to another. The time commitment to volunteer as a transporter is varied - you can volunteer as much or as little time as you'd like. Volunteers with pick up trucks or covered trailers are always welcome!
Other
If you are a skilled writer, graphic or web designer, photographer or videographer, we need your help. We are also in need of people with excellent computer skills - especially Excel. The time commitment is varied and is usually dependant on the project.