Volunteer Opportunities
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👋 WELCOME
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Kits to Heart. Your support will help to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer. Items contributed are included in our cancer care kits distributed to patients nationwide and are eligible for community service hours.
🙏 GETTING STARTED
We make it as easy and accessible as possible for anyone of any age to volunteer for us through this step-by-step volunteer process. Please follow these 6 steps for a successful volunteering experience with Kits to Heart!
Step 1: Review Guidelines
We pride ourselves on high-quality work that appropriately uplifts and encourages recipients. Before starting any project, please read and adhere to our guidelines and FAQs.
Step 2: Choose Activities & Prepare Materials
Choose which activities you would like to work on, and carefully read the instructions using the links below. Each project is updated depending on current needs.
KEY:
🆘 = LOW stock, urgent need
✴️ = Almost FULL, still appreciated
❎ = Temporarily CLOSED. If possible, please hold on to those items until it reopens due to our limited storage capacity.
🆘 Handwritten Inspiring Letters
✴️ Kit Assembly
❎ Origami
Step 3: Start Working
Start working any time at your convenience from anywhere! Unless otherwise noted, all opportunities are ongoing and conducted remotely, with no immediate deadlines for when you should work on or submit items. If no limits are stated for an activity, then there are no limits.
Step 4: Fill Out Contact Form
Once completed, please let us know how to reach you by filling this out!
If submitting as a large group, please use this group submission template, and navigate to the File menu > Make a Copy OR Download.
Step 5: Package and Send Your Items
Package your items in one cardboard/paper box or bag that includes the above submission information printed out, OR with the information written clearly.
💡 Tip: Please help the environment by avoiding Ziploc bags.
Mail your package to:
Kits to Heart
6941 Crossfield Ct
Clarksville, MD 21029
To drop off at the same address:
Leave the items at the front door at any time—though please try to avoid during inclement weather. Outside of business hours is OK, and scheduling a time is not needed, as this is a residence and submissions are brought in as soon as possible, usually within a few hours.
Step 6: Wait for Processing
Please wait at least 2 weeks for us to receive, process, and email you to confirm receipt. If you are requesting service verification (signed form, letter), we will include the verification in this email. We work on a volunteer basis and appreciate your patience and kindness.
In the meantime, please feel free to follow @kitstoheart and learn about our impact. Thank you!