Champion Corps

The Cradles to Crayons Champion Corps program was created in 2010 as a means of increasing capacity to host volunteers at The Giving Factory, engage communities in donation drives, and serve more children. This program is an opportunity to engage adult volunteers who are looking for a way to give back and deepen their involvement beyond typical volunteer shifts or personal product donations.

Giving Factory Champion

Champion Volunteer Station Leader is responsible for conveying the Cradles to Crayons’ mission and quality standards by providing a high-quality station orientation and supervision of volunteers during the shift. They have a demonstrated ability to work with volunteers of all ages and abilities, and with a group of up to 30 individuals at a time.

Champion Volunteer Station Support is responsible for aiding the Station Leader. This may entail answering volunteers’ questions, getting station supplies during the shift, and helping with the set-up and breakdown of the volunteer station.

Production Support will aid the Production Team in facilitating a clean and organized Giving Factory. They will assist with weekly Production Team priority projects and initiatives. Time commitment may fall outside of normal volunteer shift hours.

Shift Times (February 2024)

When We Can Use Support:

• Wednesday through Friday
  • Morning Shift from 9:45 AM to 12:15 PM
  • Afternoon Shift from 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
• Saturday
  • Morning Shift from 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM
  • Noon Shift from 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
  • Afternoon Shift from 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM

Most Needed Shifts:

• Saturday
  • Morning Shift from 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM
  • Noon Shift from 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
  • Afternoon Shift from 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM

Shift Times (Beginning March 2024 )

When We Can Use Support:

• Wednesday through Saturday
  • Morning Shift from 9:45 AM to 12:15 PM
  • Afternoon Shift from 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM

Most Needed Shifts:

• Saturday
  • Morning Shift from 9:45 AM to 12:15 PM
  • Afternoon Shift from 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM

Community Champion

The Community Champion program engages adults in leadership roles within their own community, as a means of increasing Cradles to Crayons’ capacity to engage with volunteers outside of the Giving Factory warehouse. Opportunities for Community Champions include:

• Organizing annual community drives.
• Adopting a donation unit or bin.
• Serving as a local drop-off location.
• Leading volunteers during annual community events.
• Promoting local Cradles to Crayons initiatives.

For any program in our Giving Corps, email us with questions or inquiries at:
info@cradlestocrayons.org