How To Help

Become A Volunteer

The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is always looking for new volunteers...

We are excited to educate you on the many ways you can get involved as a volunteer whether you are 10 - 100! Your volunteering has a significant impact on our families and we want to ensure it is a positive experience for you, so please take note of each opportunity and either mail or email us back with your individual interests.

Students:
Remember, if you are a high school student - or have children and friends who are, this is a great way to get community service hours! For any questions, feel free to email becca@teddybearcancerfoundation.org or call (805) 563-4785.

Thank you again for your willingness to give of your time. We greatly appreciate it, as do our families. We are looking forward to working with you in the near future!


1. FUNDRAISING EVENTS

  • set-up and break-down of event
  • handling check-in/will call at the door
  • handing out programs and TBCF pamphlets
  • helping in any way needed throughout the event
  • please dress in appropriate attire

2012

A.  Saks & The City
A girls night out premier shopping and beauty event held at Saks Fifth Avenue
Date: Thursday, April 19th   
(ages 21+)

A.  Annual Fall Event
A fundraising event to raise money and bring awareness of the foundation and the effect it has on families burdened by cancer
Date: October - TBA     
(ages 21+)

 


2. PROGRAM OUTREACH

  • set-up and break-down of each event
  • helping with check-in, arts n crafts, face painting and games
  • serving food and drinks to families
  • helping in any way needed during event

 

2012

A.  Mother's Day Spa Day 
A day of pampering mothers of TBCF kids
Date: Sunday, May 20th   
Female volunteers needed
(ages 18+)

B.  Family Fun Day
Family activities and BBQ at Rancho Oso
Date: Sunday, June 3rd 
(ages 18+)

C.  Project X-Mas
Gift wrapping party for TBCF kids
Date: Monday, December 3rd  
(ages 10+)

D.  Holiday Party Set-Up & Party
Christmas Party for all Oncology families. Santa & Mrs. Claus bring gifts to the kids.
Date: Sunday, December  9th (ages 10+)

 

 

 

 

3. KOALA KLUB 

 

A. Kids.. you're in charge! This "kids helping kids" program is a chance for little & big ones to be creative and come up with interesting ways to raise money or volunteer. Each child will receive special recognition and get to pick where the money they raised will go towards.
Some ideas are: bake sales, lemonade stands, change drives, home-made get well cards, and beaded necklaces or bracelets. (from kindergarten to college students)

4. OTHER WAYS TO HELP

A.  Mailings (ages 12+)

  • folding, stuffing envelopes, stamping
  • this can be done either in the office or at home

B.  Storytelling (ages 18+)

  • reading to all interested children on pediatrics ward
  • Mondays & Wednesdays from
    • check in at the TBCF office at 10:15a.m.
    • reading from 10:30-11:30a.m.
    •           10:15 - 11:30a.m. at Cottage Hospital     

C.  Distributing Flyers (ages 13+)

• taking event flyers and post cards to different stores, schools and businesses in town

D.  Office Tasks (ages 13+)

  • filing, computer data entry, misc. projects

 

"Click here to print out our 2010 Volunteer Form" 

Please mail completed form to our mailing address:

Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

133 East De La Guerra, #163

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

 

for more information or to sign up to become a volunteer please contact Becca Solodon at becca@teddybearcancerfoundation.org