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Individual Volunteer

Individual volunteer opportunities with BRIDGES include:

  • Prepare and deliver to Bridges any number of bagged lunches; lunches include a meat sandwich, drink, soft fruit, savory or sweet snack for a Friday delivery.

  • Prepare and deliver to Bridges any number of breakfast bags; breakfast bags may include non-perishable breakfast items such as granola bars, fruit cups and spoons, dried fruit, instant hot chocolate or coffee packets or tea, long-shelf life milk, cereal or any long-shelf life items that seem appropriate. Breakfast bags may be delivered on any regular donation day.

  • Make soup, hot chocolate or lemonade for the RUNS. Soup makers arrive one hour before the RUN departs and make soup and beverages from concentrate in the Christ Church kitchen. Soup makers usually make a commitment to volunteer once a month. Training takes place at the first volunteer session. Advance sign-up is required. The soup schedule is prepared three months in advance.

  • Donate new and gently worn seasonal clothing, blankets, tote bags, and other needed items such as new socks and underwear. Collect and bag toiletries.

  • Purchase an extra backpack or extra school supplies for a child in a shelter, when shopping for your child.

  • Take responsibility for a special drive. Contact us before organizing a specific drive.

  • "Friend-raise" by encouraging your friends to participate in BRIDGES' outreach program.

  • Sign up to receive our newsletter.

  • Sign up to be placed on our emailing list to receive timely updates and be notified at times of emergency needs.

  • Support BRIDGES financially.

  • Identify corporate sponsors or civic groups that might be interested in becoming a volunteer group.

  • Join a RUN designated for individuals. Check the calendar for dates

  • Fill the Truck. Arrange to bring the Bridges distinctive yellow truck to your school, office or house of worship and fill the truck with needed items.

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