Volunteering On The Spot Guide

U.S. citizens are not relaxing their expectations for companies— 79% expect businesses to continue improving their CSR efforts and 63% are hopeful business will take the lead to drive social and environmental change moving forward.

Millennials are putting their faith in companies to ignite change— 71% are hopeful business will take the lead.

2017 CONE COMMUNICATIONS CSR STUDY

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Corporate volunteer programs increase employee engagement,createpositiveteam-buildingexperiences,improvetheabilitytorecruitandretainemployees,andprovidevisibilityforthecompany.Volunteeringyourtimeisoneofthemostimportantwaysyouandyourcompanycangiveback.

Our Volunteering On The Spot projectsprovidemeaningfulworkplaceexperiencesforvolunteersinamuchshortertimeframethanmoretraditionalvolunteering,withnotransportationexpenses.Manyoftheseactivitiescanbedoneduringlunchorwhen youremployeeshaveashortbreakintheirdays.Fromcreatinginspirationalcards forhospitalpatients,toassemblingcarekits,thistoolkitisfullofOn The Spot volunteerideasthatwillbenefitpeopleinyourcommunity.

Always reach out to a charity first to ensure the project fits their needs and determine how to best deliver your contributions.

Youcanalsocheckoutvolunteeropportunitiesavailablebyzipcodeand keywordonourwebsite:healthcharities.org/volunteer

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Kards Of Kindness

Blankets Of ComfortChildrenandadultsinthehospital,transitionalhousing,orhomelessshelters areoftenlookingforcomfort.Asimpleblanketmightbejustthethingtoprovide securityandwarmth.Usefleecefabrictomakeatie-blanket.

Supplies y Fleecefabric(brightcolorsandpatternsareencouraged!)

y Instructions y Scissors y Ruler

Instructions1. Decideifyouaremakingasmalloralargeblanket. Asmallblanketshouldbe30”longandalargeshouldbe60”.Youdonotneedtoalterthewidthoftheblanket;keepitthestandardsizeitisonthebolt.

2. Selectyourfabricandcutthecorrectlength.3. Cuta3x3”squareoutofeachcorner.4. Fringeeachsideofthefleecebycutting3x1”strips thatyouwilllatertie.

5. Whenallfoursideshavebeenfringed,beginknotting eachseparatefringe.Makeeachknottightbutdonot makeitflushtotheedgeoftheblanketorelsethe blanketwillbunchupandnotlaynicely.

Helpful Hint: If you don’t have time to make blankets, set up a donation box for employees to bring in a blanket to donate. Or, crafty employees can crochet or knit blankets at home and bring them in to donate.

Makehomemadecardsforlocalmilitaryveterans,nursinghomeresidents,children’shospitalpatients,teachers,orthoseservingoverseas.Manycommunitymembers,likeveteransandtheelderly,oftenfeelisolated,lonely,orunappreciated.Yourwordsofencouragementofferhopeandhelpthemfeelconnectedtoyourcommunity.

Supplies y Multi-coloredpaper, copypaper,orcardstock

y Markers y Stickers,ribbon,feathers,magazineclippings,etc.

y Glueordouble-sidedtape y Stampsandinkpads y Pens y Scissors y Envelopes

Instructions1. Choosearecipient(veterans,nursinghomeresidents, hospitalpatients,etc.)foryourcards.

2. Gatherthenecessarysupplies.Youcanusewhatevercraftsuppliesyouhavearoundtheoffice,orbuynewsupplies.

3. Foldthecardstockorpapertocreateacard.4. Decoratethecardhoweveryouwant.5. Writeanoteofencouragement,hope,orthanks(basedon therecipient)andsignyourfirstname.“ThankYou”, “Birthday”,“ThinkingofYou”,etc.

6. Repeatasmanytimesasyou’dlike.

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Shoebox Of Support

Eachyear,morethan14millionchildrenattendsummercampintheUS.It’sa rightofpassageformany,providingoutletsforindependenceandpersonalgrowth. Forkidsfacinglong-termhealthchallenges,itofferslife-changingopportunities toseebeyondtheirlimitstonewpossibilities.Grababackpack,pillowcaseorbag, andcreateaCampsforKidsWelcomePack.Choosewhatfunactivitiesgoinit.

Supplies y Writingpaper y Pensandmarkers y Stamps y Boardgames y Stickers y Smalltoysorstuffedanimals y Coloringandactivitybooksandcrayons

y Backpack,pillowcase,orbag y Books y Flashlight

Instructions1. Collectorbuythenecessarysupplies.Makesuretheactivitiesareageappropriate.Youchoosewhatactivitiesanditemstoinclude.Youcanevenchooseatheme.

2. Fillthebackpackwiththesuppliesandlabelwiththechild’sage.3. Ifyou’dlike,addanotetothechildwhowillreceivethebackpack.

Helpful Hint: Backpacks full of supplies are also often needed at local schools, after-school programs, and homeless shelters.

Camps For Kids Welcome Pack

Youcangiveahelpinghandtoindividuals,children,andfamiliesexperiencinghomelessness.Findashoeboxandfillitwithtoiletriesandotherbasicnecessities.

Supplies y Shoebox y Travelsizeshampooandconditioner

y Barsoap y Lotion y Deodorant y Toothbrush y Toothpaste y Sunscreen y Haircomb/brush y Hand towels

y Bandagesandantibioticointment

y Socks y Tampons/pantyliners y Razors y Tissues y Re-sealablezipperstoragebags

y Rain ponchos y Buspasses y Laundrygiftcards

Instructions1. Findashoebox.Decorate

it however you want withoutsealingthelid.

2. Purchase or collect newsupplies.

3. Filltheshoeboxwiththesupplies.

4. Collectshoeboxesinalargebox.

Helpful Hint: Shoeboxes full of supplies are often needed at local homeless shelters.

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Craft Kits

Waiting Room Fun Bags

Provideawarmandcomfortableenvironmentforchildrenreceivingcareinthehospitalforwaitingforalovedoneisthroughartsandcrafts.

Instructions:1. Pickacraftandplaceallsuppliesneededforthecraftinaonegallonsealed,zipperedplasticbags. Includeprintedinstructions(craftsuppliesyoushouldavoid:playdough,feathers,leaves,moss,dirt, glitter,andanyfoodproductslikepastaorbeans).

2. Ifyourcraftrequiressafetyscissorsorglue,pleaseincludeseparatelyinasealedzipperedplasticbag.

Tips: y Allmaterialsmustbenew. y Include all materials needed to complete the craftexceptglue,scissors,markers,andcrayons(donateseparatelyinanotherbag).

y Pictureofthecompletedcraftincolorshouldbeincludedonthefrontofthebag.

y Step-by-stepinstructionsshouldbeeasilyreadableinthebackofthebag(Englishand Spanishversions,ifpossible).

y Allcraftsshouldbereligiously,politically,ethnically,andculturallyneutral.

y Activitiesforallagesareneeded,includingchildren,teens,youngadults,andparents.

Items to avoid: y Latexballoons y Candles y Knives y Toy guns y Water guns y Anyfooditems(beans,pasta,etc.) y Smallobjectsthatcouldbeachokinghazard y Threatening themes such as death, medical

procedures, medical personnel, and illness y Otherunsafematerials y Anypersonalinformation(yourname,nameofyourorganization,address,etc.)

Itishardtositstillandwaitinthehospitalordoctor’soffice. Helpbrightenachild’sdaywithbusybagsorfunbags.

Supplies y Crayons y Markers y Colored pencils y Paper y Coloringoractivitybooks y Stickers

Instructions1. Fillasealed,zipperedplasticbagwithactivities.2. Makebagsage-specificbutgenericenoughforaboyoragirl.

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MaskStrapsareusedtoimprovethecomfortlevelofpatientsrequiredtowearmaskstopreventthespreadofinfectionorprotectpatientsfrominfection.Thesemaskstrapsreplacetheelasticbandthatcomesstandardonthemask.Patientssaythatflannelandfleecematerialfeelmuchbetteragainsttheircheeksandcausefarlessrubbingthantheoriginalelasticband.Pleasenotethatanythingmadewithfabricmustbemadeinasmoke-freeandpet-freeenvironment.Allmasksmustbeindividuallypackedinsealedzipperedplasticbags.

Supplies y High-qualityflannelorfleece y ¾”widepajamaelastic y ¾”wideVelcro(tip:donotbuystickyVelcrodotsasyourneedlewillhaveahardtimegoingthroughtheVelcroandgetgummedup)

y Needle and thread y Largesafetypins

Instructions1. Washthechosenfabricinordertoavoidirritationofthepatient’sskin.Whenchoosingfabricpatterns,pleasekeepinmindthatpatientsrangeinagefrominfantstoyoungadults.

2. Foldthefabricsalvagetosalvage(uncutside touncutside)andthencutstraightstripsof fabricthatare2½”wide.

3. Cutyourfabricandelasticaccordingtothesizesinthetable.

4. Foldthefabricthelongwaywith rightsidestogether.

5. Sewa¼”seam,andturninsideoutandpress.6. Cut2piecesofVelcroabout1”long.7. Insertalargesafetypinattheendoftheelasticstrapandfeedtheelasticallthewaythroughthestrap(besuretoremovethesafetypin).

8. Pintheelasticontheoutsidesideofthe straptoholditinplace,about2”from theendonbothsides.

9. PlacethesoftsideoftheVelcroabout¼” fromtheendofthestrapandsewtheVelcroinplaceallaroundtheVelcro.Repeatfortheothersideofthestrap.

10. PlacetheroughsideoftheVelcroabout2” fromtheendofthestrapovertheelasticandsewinplaceallaroundtheVelcro.Thiswillsecuretheelasticinplace.Repeatforothersideofthestrap.

11. Zig-zagtheendsofthestrap.12. WhentheVelcroisfolded,yourstrapwillbe

aboutthesizeindicatedonthechartabove.13. Markthesizeontheinside.

Mask Straps

Please Note: The medium size is the most frequently requested. The X-Large is the second most frequently requested. However, other sizes are also needed.

SIZE: CUT ELASTIC TO: CUT FABRIC TO:

Small10inches 8inches 15inches

Medium12inches 10inches 17inches

Large14inches 12inches 19inches

X-Large16inches 14inches 21inches

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Snack Pack

Comfort Kits

Toiletry Kits

Provide healthysnacksforfamilymembersvisitingorwaitinginthehospitalforalovedone.

Supplies y Pre-packaged,individuallywrappedfooditemssuchas:

� Crackers � Fruit snacks � Mixed nuts � Microwavable popcorn

Instructions1. IncludeafewofthesnackstogetherinaZiplocorclearbag.2. Includeanoteofencouragement.

Moreoftenthannot,familiesarriveathospitalsandhomelessorwomen’sshelterswithverylittle.Showthemsomeonecaresbyprovidingafewcomforts.

Ideas y Anewtowelset(bathtowel,handtowel,andwashcloth)

y Anewbathrobeandslippersorcozysocks

y A“goodiebag”with candies, gum, playing cards,crosswordpuzzles, handsanitizer,mints,etc.

Instructions1. Boxitemsorputthem inagiftbag.

2. Share some encouragement byincludingapersonalnote.

Stocktoiletryitemsforfamiliestouseduringtheirstaywhentravelingformedicalreasons.Youcanprovideitemsthroughourcharitypartnersoranylocalcharityorshelter.

Supplies (please provide travel sizes only) y Shampoo y Conditioner y Lotion y Bathsoap y Mouthwash

y Deodorant y Toothbrush

and toothpaste y Razorand

shaving cream

Instructions1. PlacekitsinaZiplocbagorneatlywrapkitsintransparent wrap and gatherthetopwithribbon,string,oratwisttie.

2. Share some encouragement byincludingapersonalnote.

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KnitorcrochetredhatsforbabiesborninFebruary(AmericanHeartMonth) toraiseawarenessofheartdiseaseandcongenitalheartdefects.Donatethehats toyourlocalhospitalmaternityward.

Manynonprofitscollectdonatedgoodslikeclothingorjewelry.It’saneasyway foremployeestogivebackwhiledoingspringcleaning.

Preparedonationsofgentlyusedclothing,shoes,handbags,jewelry,furniture,antiques,andhouseholditems.Yourdonationsaretax-deductible,andallproceedssupportcancerresearch.Someshopsprovidepick-upforlargerhouseholditems.Contact the store nearest youfordonationservicesandpolicies.

Discovery Shops are located in California, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington.

Little Hats, Big Hearts

Host A Donated Goods Drive

Discovery Shops

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Shelters Provideessentialstochildrenandyouthwhoarehomelessoratgreatrisk.Samplesofitemsneededinclude:

Clothing y Businesssuitsforbothmenandwomen y Newmen’sjeans(newstyles) y Newmen’sandwomen’sshorts y Newpoloshirtsandt-shirts(S-XL) y Newsneakersanddressshoes(men’sandwomen’s)

y Slipresistantsocks y Bras(A-DD)andsportsbras y Boysbelts(Size34andUp) y Meshlaundrybags

Baby Items y Diapers y Babywipes y Newumbrellastrollers y Neworgentlyusedbabyclothing(Upto4T) y Developmentaltoysandbooksforchildrenunder3yearsofage

Electronics y DVD Players y MP3Players y Headphones/earbuds y AAandAAAbatteriesforelectronics

Gift Cards y Target,Wal-Mart,K-Mart y Payless Shoes y Bookstores y Fastfoodrestaurantsin$5increments y Grocery stores y Calling cards

New Personal Hygiene Items (trial or travel size)

y Shampoo,conditionerandhairgels y Menandwomen’sdeodorant y Lotion y Bodywash/soap y Soap containers y Toothpaste y Toothbrushes y Towels and wash clothes y Lintbrushes

Educational Materials y Notebooks y Backpacks y Pens and pencils y Calculators y Crayonsandmarkers y Constructionpaper y Index cards y Gluesticks

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Hospitals

Hold a Departmental Recycling Competition

Learn Together On The Spot

Contributesuppliesneededforindividualandgroupactivities,stockinghospitalplayrooms,andprovidingbirthday,Christmas,andholidaygiftstopatients.

For safety purposes, please avoid: Stuffed animals, food, toy guns, knives, candy, cloth body dolls, balloons, porcelain dolls, VHS movies, soap or bubble mixtures, used items of any kind, and ride-on toys.

Per doctor’s orders, to maximize the effectiveness of patient treatment and reduce chances of infection or serious allergic reactions, handmade items and items made of fabric should be sealed in a zipped bag prior to shipping. This includes do-rags, bandana head coverings, quilts, tote bags, bibs, and burp pads.

Recycle old clothes and fight breast cancer Did you know cleaning out your closets can help fight breast cancer? You can support oneofourcharitypartnersallyearlongsimplybydonatingand recyclingyourunwantedclothing,shoes,toysandhouseholdtextiles. LookforthedistinctiveatAmericanTextileRecyclingServicesClothing&ShoeRecyclers;findabinnearyou:www.atrscorp.com

Recycle electronics and ink cartridges Help the environment. Recycleyourcellphone,laserandinkjetcartridges,andmore,togenerate fundstohelpsupportchildrenandadultswithdisabilitiesandtheirfamilies. Learn moreaboutthiseco-friendly,fundraisinginitiative.

Tobacco education VolunteertofacilitateaFreedomFromSmoking® program or another tobaccocessation/preventiongroup.

Hands-only CPR Becomealifesaver.Watchaone-minuteHands-OnlyCPRvideotolearn tosavealife,andsharethelinkwithfamilyandfriends.

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CharityPartners’VolunteerLinks

ALSAssociationAlzheimer’sAssociationAmericanCancerSocietyAmericanDiabetesAssociationAmericanHeartAssociationAmericanLungAssociationArthritisFoundationAutismSpeaksCancerResearchInstituteCrohn’s&ColitisFoundationofAmericaCysticFibrosisFoundationEpilepsyFoundationofAmerica

JDRFLeukemia&LymphomaSocietyLupusFoundationofAmericaMarchofDimesMuscularDystrophyAssociationNAMI(NationalAllianceonMentalIllness)NationalMultipleSclerosisSocietyPancreaticCancerActionNetworkSickleCellDiseaseAssociationofAmericaSmile TrainSt.JudeChildren’sResearchHospitalSusanG.KomenfortheCure