Become a Volunteer
It doesn't take a lot to make a big difference in a child's life. Become one of our volunteers today.
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Make a Donation
Help a child smile today by donating to Caitlin’s Smiles through PayPal. All donations to Caitlin's Smiles are final. Thanks for your support.
Find Us
Photos
- Artwork - "A Night of Smiles" Art Auction 2012
- Donations!
- Open House Smiles
- Meet Caitlin and her family
- Hospital Children Enjoying Crafts
- Volunteers
- Annual Holiday party
- Fundraisers!
- FireFighters Day!
Events
- Office Closed - Memorial Day
Mon May 27, 2013 - Craft Assembly Afternoon (2-4 pm) - FULL
Sat Jun 1, 2013 - Craft Assembly Night (6-8 pm) - FULL
Thu Jun 6, 2013 - BAM! Bookfair - York (2 - 6 pm)
Sat Jun 8, 2013 - Tuesday Afternoon Craft-Making (1 - 3 pm) - Please pre-register!
Tue Jun 11, 2013 - Craft Assembly Night (6-8 pm) - FULL
Thu Jun 13, 2013 - Craft Assembly Night (6:30 - 8:30 pm) - FULL
Wed Jun 19, 2013 - Craft Assembly Night (6-8 pm) - Bring a package of pencils!
Thu Jul 4, 2013 - Craft Assembly Afternoon (2-4 pm) - Bring a package of pencils!
Sat Jul 6, 2013 - Tuesday Afternoon Craft-Making (1 - 3 pm) - Please pre-register!
Tue Jul 9, 2013 - Craft Assembly Night (6-8 pm) - FULL
Thu Jul 11, 2013 - Craft Assembly Night (6:30 - 8:30 pm) - Bring a package ZIPLOCK baggies - sandwich or snack size.
Wed Jul 17, 2013
Volunteer
Ways to Make
a Sick Child Smile
You can help make a sick child smile in many ways. Our Creative Arts Care Program recognizes that healing is mental, as well as physical. Creativity is vital to a child's normal development, and art is a very positive distraction within a hospital setting. Our Bag of Smiles kits encourage emotional healing through creative activity. They contain supplies such as crayons, modeling clay, journals and stickers. They are hand-assembled and delivered free to children in hospitals nationwide by a network of volunteers.
We also provide a monthly handcrafted gift card program where handcrafted cards made and delivered to children bring smiles to their faces. We are also looking for a variety of skills to assist in public outreach and public relations. If you would like to join our network of volunteers, click on the link below.
Creating Smiles
You can help create smiles by making bags and cards. We need volunteers to assemble bags and deliver the bags and cards to hospitals and clinics. You could also start a craft drive in your community. Time commitment: 1-2 hours per session..
Public Outreach
Public outreach for Caitlin's Smiles includes speaking at churches, service organizations and schools. The goal of this outreach to find volunteers, obtain donated craft supplies, and increase awareness of our cause. How you can help: Speak on behalf of Caitlin's Smiles in the community. Time commitment: 1-2 hours per session.
Public Relations
Public relations activities include creating and maintaining our monthly newsletter and website. We also periodically reach out to media outlets with ongoing news releases and public service announcements. How you can help: Put your skills to work on the newsletter, website or in media outreach. Time commitment: 4-5 hours per session.
Grant Writing
Caitlin's Smiles survives on fundraising from grants, local sponsors and workplace drives. We can't bring smiles to children without all of these important avenues of support. How you can help: We need people with skills at writing grants. We also need people who can help to secure local sponsors and host annual workplace craft/fund drives. Time commitment: 4-5 hours per session.
