Volunteer
Discover the Joy of Serving Others
Our valued volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission at Cradles to Crayons®. There are so many opportunities for you to help — in ways that fit your skills, your lifestyle, and the time you have to give.
We work with more than 24,000 families, individuals, community groups, and companies to serve over 70,000 children in the Greater Philadelphia region annually. Our volunteers sort and inspect the donated items we receive and then package them for delivery to the children who need them. Volunteers are critical to our work, both in The Giving Factory and at community-based events. We invite you to join our team!
Volunteer With Your Company
Maximize the effect of your charitable efforts, while minimizing planning and logistics. Finding employees who are willing and able to volunteer is easy. Often, the difficult part is finding a charitable organization that aligns with your CSR goals, with the capacity and know-how to run your event.
The Giving Factory at Cradles to Crayons is especially suited for corporate volunteering and team-building programs. The result is a meaningful, productive, and fun employee experience — for a cause that even the most varied corporate groups can relate to.
Volunteer With Your Family
Our Giving Factory in East Falls, Philadelphia is one of the few places where entire families, including children as young as age six, can volunteer side-by-side making lasting family memories as they help make a real difference in the lives of others. When people inquire about volunteering at Cradles to Crayons, they’re amazed at how widely our services are needed. When they come here to help, they’re also amazed to actually be filling orders for specific children, and to know exactly how many children and families they helped that day. At Cradles to Crayons, the feeling of fulfillment you get from helping your neighbors makes volunteering even more personal.
Join The Giving Corps
Teen Leadership Corps (TLC)
TLC is a fun way for high school students to get further involved in community service with Cradles to Crayons. The Teen Leadership Corps Program runs from June to May.
Champion Corps
This program is a way for individuals to consistently participate at Cradles to Crayons, while fitting it into their own schedules. Champion Volunteer Leaders help lead volunteers at various processing stations throughout the warehouse.
College Corps
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain the leadership skills it takes to be successful inside and outside of the nonprofit world.
Questions?
Still have questions about volunteering in The Giving Factory, in your community or in a leadership program? Check out our Resources and FAQ’s for more information about volunteering with Cradles to Crayons.