Volunteers are needed to mentor and support our Shining Stars as buddies, helping them grow in confidence and learn more about themselves and the world around them. Volunteers will participate in various events and programs throughout the year.

Volunteers may help in a variety of ways, including joining as a corporate volunteer group, spending time with individuals, assisting in agency fundraising events, or helping office staff with administrative tasks. Skills-based volunteering opportunities are also available.

Volunteers support survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones by attending a 40+ hour training to become a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate. Volunteers must commit to at least one year of service, including three hotline shifts per month.

Volunteers participate in plantings, clean-ups, and other essential projects to help parks thrive. Responsibilities include removing litter, invasive plants, and maintaining trails.

Organize events such as Dress Down Days, concerts, raffles, or other creative fundraisers in your community. Work with our Regional Directors to bring your ideas to life and support our mission.

Perform light typing, data entry, filing, answering phones, and internet research. Bilingual volunteers can assist with translation services for Spanish-speaking clients.

Assist in the Regional Centers’ food pantries by stocking shelves, packing groceries for families, and making food deliveries. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring families have access to necessary food supplies.

Serve as a spokesperson for ECF by introducing the organization to schools, churches, and community groups. Volunteers can make presentations and help with corporate connections.

Coordinate food and toy drives, work at the annual holiday party, create birthday bags, and assist with the regional Holiday Wish Lists. Volunteers help provide essential material support to families.

Facilitators work during Nights of Support to guide and support participants through their grief journey. Volunteers help create a safe and supportive environment for grieving individuals.

Greeters welcome participants and help them feel comfortable as they arrive for support sessions. They play a key role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Setup Helpers assist in preparing the space for support sessions, ensuring that all materials and resources are ready for participants.

Volunteers assist the Development Team with fundraising efforts, helping to organize and execute fundraising events for Imagine.

Cleanup Helpers assist in tidying up after support sessions, ensuring that the space is clean and organized for future use.

Assist with posting Friends of Brightwood Park activities on social media platforms. Capture and share the essence of events to engage the community and promote the park's activities.

Help with the maintenance of pollinator and native plant gardens. Tasks include planting, weeding, and watering to promote a healthy ecosystem in Brightwood Park.

We welcome all volunteers. To volunteer your time, energy, and skills, please contact us.

Put your skills and expertise to work keeping theater alive. Board and committee members who want to support the arts are always welcome.

Explore your inner actor by joining small groups of Theater Project fans meeting on Zoom to read and discuss plays with guidance from staff members. A great way to mix and mingle from the comfort of your own laptop.

Create and contribute content for the new app supporting young fathers with essential resources and services. Volunteer to present webinars on topics crucial to their personal development and success.