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Thanks to the helping hands and hearts of every volunteer, Bright Blessings is able to reach thousands of homeless children and families across our greater Charlotte community each year. We offer a variety of projects for adults and children of all ages. Your efforts will make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of needy children.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Interested in joining our team? Click to learn more:
Family Favorites, School & Youth Projects, and Groups of All Ages
Bright Blessings offers a variety of fun and meaningful service opportunities for groups of all ages. There are many ways for families, school students & faculty, faith-based communities, businesses and social/civic groups to participate. For your-location projects, Bright Blessings can provide you with display materials, information and handouts to help bring your service project to life for participants.
Volunteer Groups at Bright Blessings: Interested in having your group come to the Bright Blessings facility for an on-site project? Contact Us to inquire.
Make Treat Bags: Right now our greatest needs are for tween/teens. Click HERE for a list of suggested items.
Fill Hygiene Essential baggies for transient homeless students or Clean 'n Cozy bags for homeless babies.
Make "Goodie Gulps"... Nothing says fun like these cups full of JOY! LEARN HOW
Fill Birthday Snack Bags: Your group can collect cookies, juice and supplies to fill birthday snack bags for transient homeless elementary students. Due to confidentiality and peer sensitivies, this project is appropriate for adults and youth ages 12 and older.
Contact Us for project information.
Collection Drives: Our current greatest needs include gifts for boys and girls ages 9 and older. Wish Lists HERE.
Adopt-a-Party
Join the party and work with Bright Blessings to help celebrate a homeless child’s special day! Your group will participate by:
- As needed, sponsor party supplies, cake or cupcakes, juice and/or other party items
- Decorate the party room at the shelter and help set up activity supplies
- Volunteer at the party to help children with activities, serve cake and juice, and pass out treat bags and gifts
A Note to Parents: Not all homeless shelters and housing/program facilities allow youth volunteers on-site, due to peer sensitivity and/or privacy policies. Even if your children are unable to volunteer at your Adopt-a-Party, the whole family can participate in the preparation! Some suggestions include:
Decorate cupcakes or bake a cake for the party. Get creative and make a special birthday banner to hang at the party. Take the kids shopping and let them choose a birthday gift for a child their own age to donate to Bright Blessings. Each step of the party preparation offers a great opportunity to talk to you children about the project, and provides even the youngest participant a chance to feel the joy of giving to others in need.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
As a volunteer-led organization, Bright Blessings relies on the generosity of individuals willing to help us keep up with the weekly workload and spread the word throughout the community. As an individual volunteer, you are invited to help support and represent our organization in a variety of ways:
Weekday volunteers: Help sort and organize donations, wrap and assemble gift packages, organize party supplies and kits, assist groups with special projects, and provide help with ongoing office work and organization. Contact Us to schedule your volunteer time at Bright Blessings.
Help with community events! Festivals, special events, fundraising projects, and more. Help with event set up and activities, greet visitors, and distribute information. Contact Bronwyn Pressley, community relations manager, to learn more!
PLEASE NOTE: The Giving Village at Bright Blessings is a family-friendly environment. Children are welcome and encouraged to come and volunteer alongside a parent. For our youngest little “helpers” we also have a dedicated play space. At-home parents who are looking to do some volunteer work are welcome to bring their little ones along. However, PLEASE NOTE that our playroom is designed for 5 or less children at one time, therefore we are unable to accommodate large volunteer groups with multiple young children.
Click here for weekday office hours. Individual and group volunteer opportunities are available by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule your volunteer time at Bright Blessings, please Contact Us.
Student Services
We welcome individuals and groups to help prepare birthday packages for our Bless-A-Birthday: Student Services program.
Volunteers are needed to help fill birthday snack bags, wrap presents and book sets, and prepare complete birthday packages for distribution.
We are also in need of volunteers willing to pick up birthday packages from
our facility in Matthews and deliver them to area schools.
If you're interested helping with this project, please Contact Us.
Youth & Family Service Day! Sunday, January 29th
Come join us at The Giving Village to participate in our Fill A Fun Box activity and create a personalized birthday gift for a local homeless child! This family-friendly project is appropriate for all ages. Contact us to sign up for one of the following times:
* 2:00 - 2:45
* 2:45 - 3:30
* 3:30 - 4:15
For those who may finish their boxes early, an additional project will be available such as making gift tags or bookmarks for our Gift of Literacy program.
$10 donation per participant to sponsor a Fun Box. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call or email ahead to reserve your time. Contact@BrightBlessingsUSA.org or (704)-846-2329
Volunteer at Bright Blessings!
Visit The Giving Village: Visitors are welcome to stop by to drop off donations or for a tour and to learn more about Bright Blessings. Our weekday hours for visitors are Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Want to VOLUNTEER at The Giving Village? Group and individual volunteer opportunities are available by APPOINTMENT ONLY. We are currently in need of volunteers on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please contact us to inquire or to schedule your volunteer time: Contact@BrightBlessingsUSA.org OR 704-846-2329.
Adopt-a-Party!
A great service project for business/corporate teams, faith-based communities, social/civic groups, friends & family or your neighborhood club. Adopt-a-Party groups may choose to assist with one or both of the following:
- Volunteer at the party by assisting with set up and decorations, helping the children with party programs and activities, serving food & beverages, passing out goody bags, and assisting with clean up.
- Sponsor party items like paper products & decorations, goody bags, cake or cupcakes, and the meal/beverages (as needed).
For available party dates, locations and times, please review the information below and contact the appropriate Bright Blessings volunteer coordinator. PLEASE NOTE that not all facilities served by Bright Blessings are suitable for Adopt-A-Party groups. Only those listed below are available for volunteer groups. Monthly dates & times are typical, but are subject to change.
ADOPT-A-PARTY: ADULT VOLUNTEERS ONLY
Salvation Army Center of Hope [1]Salvation Army Center of Hope [2]
Salvation Army Center of Hope [2]Location/Area: Near uptown Charlotte Location/Area: Near uptown Charlotte
Location/Area: Near uptown CharlotteBB party date/time: 1st Monday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. BB party date/time: 2nd Monday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
BB party date/time: 2nd Monday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.Number of children served: 40-50 Number of children served: 40-50
Number of children served: 40-50Ages of children: Toddlers to 7 yearsAges of children: 8 years to teens
Ages of children: 8 years to teensMaximum # of volunteers: 12 Maximum # of volunteers: 12
Maximum # of volunteers: 12YWCA of Charlotte / Families Together Mothers & Children Housing Ministry
Mothers & Children Housing MinistryLocation/Area: Park Rd, near Woodlawn Location: Concord, NC
Location: Concord, NC BB party date/time: 3rd Thursday, 5:00-6:30 p.m. BB party date/time: 2nd Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
BB party date/time: 2nd Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.Number of children & family members served: 35-40 Number of children & women served: 15-20
Number of children & women served: 15-20Ages of children: Toddlers to teens Ages of children: Toddlers to teens
Ages of children: Toddlers to teensMaximum # of volunteers: 8 Maximum # of volunteers: 6
Maximum # of volunteers: 6ADOPT-A-PARTY: YOUTH VOLUNTEERS PERMITTED
Please note that all youth volunteers must be accompanied by adults and must adhere to the Volunteer Guidelines provided by Bright Blessings coordinators.
Charlotte Emergency Housing
Location/Area: Plaza-Midwood area
BB party date/time: 3rd Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Number of children & family members served: 35-40
Ages of children: Toddlers to teens
Maximum # of volunteers: 8
Florence Crittenton Services *Children's Attention Home
Children's Attention Home(Bless-A-Baby showers for expecting moms; birthdays for moms and tots) Location/Area: Rock Hill, S.C.
Location/Area: Rock Hill, S.C.Location/Area: Uptown near CMC BB party date/time: 2nd Sunday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
BB party date/time: 2nd Sunday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.BB party date/time: 2nd Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Number of children served: 30-40
Number of children served: 30-40Number of women served: 20-25 Ages of children: Toddler to teens
Ages of children: Toddler to teensNumber of children served (1-5 years): 5-8 Maximum # of volunteers: 8
Maximum # of volunteers: 8* Youth volunteers under the age of 10 only
“Our family is blessed every time we volunteer, and we believe that taking the time to have a little fun and say 'You are special' can lift spirits -- including ours!
Tammy Thompson
Volunteer Coordinator
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