Thanks for your interest in volunteering at The Giving Factory!

When you volunteer with Cradles to Crayons, you join a force for good—thousands of people—who are working to end Clothing Insecurity for children right here in our local neighborhoods and beyond! Thank you for giving your time to provide the critically needed clothing and essentials kids deserve every step of their childhood. Thank you for giving a voice putting kids needs first.

We are excited to share that we have launched a robust new self-service Volunteer Management Portal where you’ll be able to log in and register and update your own volunteer visits!

What to Expect

A volunteer shift at Cradles to Crayons connects you to new and gently used donations that you will quality check, sort, package, and prepare to go to kids in our communities through our incredible network of Service Partners. At The Giving Factory, activities are broken up into specific stations, each one part of the larger “Quality = Dignity” journey that transforms donations into curated orders for children. Throughout your shift you will be led by a Volunteer Leader who will provide instructions and be present with you during the entire shift to answer questions and provide any assistance you may need!

Scheduling and Preparing for your Visit

Once you have reviewed the information you need on this page, you can access the volunteer portal: 

• • Cradles to Crayons welcomes all volunteers ages 5 and older! Children between the ages of 5 and 18 require an adult present with them for the entire shift. 
  • Pre-register in advance: It is crucial that all volunteers pre-register before coming to The Giving Factory—this is how we communicate essential information and reminders prior to your visit. Only pre-registered volunteers will be allowed inside The Giving Factory. 
  • Arrive for check in 15 minutes prior to your shift time.  
  • If you are experiencing any COVID or flu-like symptoms, please follow the recommended CDC guidelines. If you are unwell or have tested positive for COVID, please stay home and we can work to reschedule your visit. 
  • We encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle to stay hydrated! We have water filling stations in our Giving Factory for volunteers. However, we do not provide water bottles.

For more detailed information the volunteer experience and about Cradles to Crayons please see our Volunteer FAQs which are also found within the Volunteer Portal.

Our volunteers—adults and children, corporate and community groups—are the engine that powers Cradles to Crayons’ mission. Thank you for choosing to volunteer with us. We cannot wait to host you at The Giving Factory!