SBK Booth Helpers at MindfulMe - Mental Health Resource Fair
Overview:
Did you know that volunteering is regularly cited as one of the top ways to reduce stress and improve mental health? For this reason, Sunbeam Kids has been asked to host a booth in Birch & Banyan's 3rd annual MindfulMe - Mental Health Resource Fair. The goal of the event is to bring together local organizations, practitioners, and wellness advocates to help individuals discover tools, services, and connections that support mental well-being at every stage of life. MindfulMe has become a community-centered mental health resource initiative designed to make support easier to find and less intimidating to access. This event is put on by the local coffee shop Birch & Banyan and has grown significantly in the past three years since it's inception. Over seventy local organizations will participate in this event with something for everyone including various mental health resources, live music, food trucks, therapy dogs, live yoga sessions, and more. See event website HERE.
What to expect:
SBK will be hosting a booth during the mental health resource fair. We will be acting as ambassadors of Sunbeam Kids, and encouraging attendees to join us in a service project for the Elmbrook Humane Society. We will be working on dog toys and snuffle mats. Both animals and volunteering can have a positive impact on mental health!
We will have two difference shifts for this event (10:30 am -12:30 pm and 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm). A SBK project leader and their family will also be at the booth during the entire event so there will be a back up if kids need a break to walk around the fair or use the bathroom.
Capacity & Age Recommendations:
Any age is welcome at this project. We have room for about one family for each shift, but we may be able to include two families at each shift depending on family size so please join the waitlist if the spots are filled.
What to bring:
SBK will take care of bringing all the booth set-up and project supplies.
What to wear:
Dress comfortably for the weather that day as this event will take place outdoors. Kids should wear their Sunbeam Kids shirts if they are willing.
Parking information:
More information regarding parking and specific booth location will be provided when we receive it from Birch & Banyan.
Project leader: Mary Fenelon
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
This project is currently open to members* but we will be happy to open it up to guests if space allows. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can fill your spot.
A big thanks to our Project Leader Mary for leading this project, and thank you for lending a little hand!
Amanda Barnhart
Board President
*While we rely on member donations to keep the good work going, we never want the $40/family/year to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If you are in need of assistance, we do have a limited number of scholarships available that are 100% confidential, just email and ask!
