Become a Party Coordinator (Long Island)
Birthday Wishes Party Coordinators are the heart of our program and are vital to our mission to bring the joy of a birthday party to children experiencing homelessness. Volunteer Party Coordinators (PCs) are members of the community who make a one-year commitment to run monthly birthday parties for children at an assigned homeless shelter.
Who Can Be a Party Coordinator?
Anyone over 18 years old. If a teen wishes to be involved a parent or guardian must be the primary contact and assume the role of a Party Coordinator. Volunteers should have a strong interest in working with families experiencing homelessness. Experience working with children is a plus. All Party Coordinators must have access to a car.
What do Party Coordinators do?
PCs act as the liaison between their assigned shelter and Birthday Wishes’ staff. Their primary function is to coordinate and host a birthday party each month at their shelter. They will oversee all activities and lead party volunteers in organizing age appropriate activities and games for shelter residents during their monthly parties. Finally, Party Coordinators will report their monthly party data to Birthday Wishes staff.
What is the time commitment to be a Party Coordinator?
PCs are asked to make a minimum commitment of one year, coordinating and hosting one party per month. Parties are typically weekday evenings between 6:00-7:30 p.m. Days and time vary by location, but are set on a same-day-every-month schedule. An additional 2-3 hours per month is required for coordinating and reporting. Depending on the shelter assignment most PC’s will need to pick up supplies each month at our Hicksville, NY office.
What training does a Party Coordinator receive?
Party Coordinators participate in a group and individual training session. Prior to running their own parties, PC’s train at other shelters with Birthday Wishes staff. Party Coordinators receive ongoing support and training from Birthday Wishes staff.
Current Party Coordinator openings:
There are currently no available positions, please check back soon for updates.
Deliver Happiness (Long Island)
Birthday Wishes Delivery Drivers help to make a homeless child’s day brighter by delivering gifts and party supplies! Delivery Drivers are members of the community who make a one-year commitment to delivering to shelters, and sometimes transporting supplies between our offices.
Who Can Be a Delivery Driver?
Anyone over 18 years old with a clean driving record and access to a car. Demand for volunteer drivers varies from region to region and throughout the year.
What do Delivery Drivers do?
Volunteer drivers pick up boxes and gift bags at our Hicksville, NY Birthday Wishes office and deliver them to a specific shelter or agency for distribution to the families. Directions, contact information, parking, and other relevant information is provided for each delivery.
What is the time commitment to be a Delivery Driver?
Drivers are asked to make a minimum commitment of one year, however deliveries can be made based on your own schedule. Pick-up and drop-off takes place during a weekday, once a month.
Available opportunities:
Drivers needed on an ongoing basis, please fill out the Volunteer Application and send to Maureen Mantesta.
Become a Party Volunteer (Long Island)
Birthday Wishes Party Volunteers play an important role in our mission to bring the joy of a birthday party to children experiencing homelessness. Party Volunteers are members of the community who are able to make a one year commitment to assist Party Coordinators in hosting monthly birthday parties for children at an assigned homeless shelter.
Who can be a Party Volunteer?
Anyone over 18 years old. If a teen wishes to be involved a parent or guardian must be the primary contact and also attend parties. Volunteers should have a strong interest in working with families experiencing homelessness. Experience working with children is a plus.
What do Party Volunteers do?
Under the direction of the Party Coordinator, party volunteers engage in in age appropriate activities and games during their monthly parties. Party Volunteers are also hands on in assisting with setup, break down, and other tasks during the party.
We are always looking for talented people to help out with entertainment at parties! Let us know if you have a fun skill, such as face painting, balloon animals, magic or anything else that entertains children.
What is the time commitment to be a Party Volunteer?
Volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment of one year, assisting our Party Coordinators in throwing the party. Parties are typically weekday evenings between 6:00-7:30 p.m. Days and time vary by location, but are often set on a same-day-every-month schedule. Volunteers are assigned to a single shelter in order to provide consistency for the children..
Current Party Volunteer Openings:
There are currently no available positions, please check back soon for updates.