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Ready to Lend a Little Hand? 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sunbeam Kids! While membership benefits go beyond just in person projects, they are the cornerstone of our work -- we love getting families of all types together to build community, show the kids their collective impact, and give them confidence that they can make a difference by lending a little hand.  

NEW! Our all-volunteer leadership team has been hard at work planning and listing projects here further ahead to give you more notice to save the date. Then, registration typically opens 2-3 weeks prior to a project start date. Most projects are open to SBK Member families first as a benefit of your membership*, and then we open the registration to guests a few days later if space allows. 

*while we rely on the $40/family/year donation to keep the good work going, we never want that to be a hurdle to volunteering with us. If your family would like to request a waiver, we are able to do that no questions asked for a handful of families per year based on a private donation earmarked for that purpose. If that's the reason you haven't joined, please ask! 

Upcoming projects

  • Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden

    • 08/18/2026
    • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Green Power Garden: S53W24747 Glendale Rd, Waukesha, WI 53189
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    Gardening for Good at Green Power Garden

    Overview:

    We're heading back to Green Power Garden on Tuesday, August 18th from 5:30-6:30 pm to help in the garden. 

    Green Power Garden is a volunteer led program that donates all of their produce to area organizations to get fresh food in the hands of people who need it. One of their main recipients is HOPE Center. 

    What to expect:

    For this project, you will get your hands dirty planting, weeding, picking ripe produce, and tending a large community garden!

    Volunteers will help with any garden care that is ready to be done- we'll be flexible with whatever help is needed that evening. No gardening experience is necessary. The people that run GPG love to teach kids about gardening!

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    All ages are welcome at this project, and we are able to bring as many families out to the garden that day as want to join us! Guests are welcome to join us at this project.

    What to bring:

    Volunteers should bring their own gardening gloves if they have some (GPG has plenty to borrow if not) and water bottles. You may also want to bring bug spray and sunscreen since we'll be outdoors for the entire project.

    What to wear:

    Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty in the garden. Kids can wear their Sunbeam Kids shirts if they want!

    Additional information:

    The garden is located behind a personal residence. Volunteers can park in the driveway (there is space toward the back of the driveway and next to the pole barn), and the project leader will be on the lookout for everyone at the project start time. 

    Project Leader: Melissa Bushman

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    We're happy to welcome guests to the project. 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 SBK Board Member Melissa 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! 


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  • SBK's 13th Birthday Celebration!

    • 08/23/2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Mitchell Park (South Shelter): 19900 River Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045
    • 17 registrants
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    Happy birthday to you, 

    Happy birthday to you, 

    Happy birthday, Sunbeam Kids, 

    Happy birthday to you!


    Sunbeam Kids is a teenager! You’re invited to celebrate 13 years of lending a hand at our birthday party! We're so excited to commemorate all the ways these little hands (and now big hands!) have made a difference throughout the years.

    Please join us from 2-4 pm on Sunday, August 23rd. All are welcome at this gathering- whether you're a regular volunteer or haven't joined for a project lately, we would love to see you. Registration is required. We have a fun afternoon planned with activities, snacks, some mini volunteer projects, and few surprises, too! 

    Registration:

    Registration is required using this link. Event will be held rain or shine. We will send more details to those registered closer to the date, including an expected timeline for the event. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of the families that have made Sunbeam Kids shine brightly these last 13 years -- thank you for lending a little hand! 

    Meta House Project Details:

    As part of our birthday celebration, we will also have a project you can participate in--making “Birthday Party in a Bag” kits for Meta House. 

    Meta House is a treatment facility helping moms overcome substance abuse. One of the things that sets it apart is allowing children to stay with their mothers during inpatient treatment. These mothers face many challenges, and often are not able to give their children a birthday party with all of the fun things that we usually associate with such occasions. If you are able, please sign up to bring either a small gift and gift bag or a box of cake mix and frosting (sign up HERE). We’ll assemble the party kits together during our birthday party. There’s no better way to celebrate SBK’s birthday than by helping moms set their kids up for some birthday fun as well! 

    Teen Leadership Board Meeting: 

    For the last half hour of the party, members of our new Teen Leadership Board will meet briefly to discuss upcoming opportunities and tie dye special teen leader shirts. 

    Youth Leaders Wanted: 

    We have a few leadership opportunities for our Youth Leadership Board Members (or anyone age 10+ that’s interested) to help out at the party. Sign up HERE for an hour time slot, and we’ll be touch about specific ways you can help, such as supervising an activity. 

    Can’t make it that day but still want to help celebrate this milestone? You can register to drop off "birthday party in a bag" supplies ahead of time at our porch drop off location in Pewaukee. 

    Thank you for lending a little hand all of these years! 

    Amanda Barnhart

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  • COMING SOON - Havenwoods State Forest Cleanup

    • 08/29/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Havenwoods State Forest: 6141 N. Hopkins St. Milwaukee, WI 53209

    Havenwoods State Forest Cleanup


    Overview:

    Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin's only urban state forest. The forest was created to provide an urban green space and an environmental education center and features 237 acres of grasslands, woods and wetlands in the city of Milwaukee. Admission is free. Join Sunbeam Kids on Saturday, August 29  from 9:00-11:00 am as we help care for the forest. 

    What to expect:

    Following your GPS you will arrive at the entrance to Havenwoods' entrance. A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Havenwoods. SBK families will gather outside the Nature Center at 9:00 am to get instructions. We will be participating in their Stewardship Saturday volunteer opportunities and will most likely be doing a litter clean-up to prepare for the Home and Habitat Fest that will take place later in the day.

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    Open to all ages and we are happy to welcome as many families as would like to participate, including guest registrations.

    What to bring:

    The nature center has gardening gloves (kid sizes also) and tools but please bring your own gardening gloves if you have a favorite. If it has rained the night before it might be wet or muddy so please dress appropriately for the outdoors. Bug spray and sunscreen as needed!

    What to wear:

    Wear outdoor, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Kids can wear their Sunbeam Kids shirts if they would like!

    Project Leader: Mary Fenelon

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    This project is open to both members* and guest registrations. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up but they are counting on our hands, so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can work to fill your spot. 

    Thank you to our Board Member Mary Fenelon 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! 

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  • COMING SOON - Bay View Beach Cleanup

    • 09/12/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Bay View Beach: 3120 S Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Bay View Beach Cleanup


    Overview:

    Part of summer fun is a trip to the beach and we're lucky to have some great ones in the Milwaukee area! Unfortunately as traffic picks up at the parks and beaches, some trash is inevitably left behind. This is where Sunbeam Kids families can help! We will be heading down to Bay View Beach on Saturday, September 12th from 10:00-11:30 am to clean up trash and debris found around the beach. What a great way to enjoy some of our last warm days of summer!

    What to expect:

    Gather at our prearranged meeting spot at 10:00 am, then we'll comb the Bay View Beach or Oak Leaf Trail until 11:30 am. You are welcome to leave early. Typically most little ones can stay interested in this activity for 30-45 min, longer for tweens/teens. Trash pickup has been coordinated with Milwaukee County Parks. 

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    Open to all ages but must be able to walk for up to an hour on sand, grass, and pavement without limitations or restrictions. We have unlimited capacity so this project will be open to guests right away. 

    What to bring:

    Bring gardening gloves (if preferred over exam gloves that will be provided) and consider bringing a water bottle is the weather is hot. 

    Each volunteer will need to fill out a Milwaukee County Parks Volunteer Agreement HERE. (This only takes <5min, type in Sunbeam Kids Inc. for the affiliated group). FYI - Sunbeam Kids Inc. does not retain these forms, they get submitted directly to Milwaukee County Parks.

    What to wear:

    Wear outdoor, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. We strongly recommend closed toe shoes as Bay View Beach is quite rocky and there may be broken glass. 

    Location/Parking info:

    Park on Lake Drive, about 1/4 mi south of Oklahoma Avenue. There is a large complex called Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi (address for this complex is 3221 S Lake Dr, St Francis, WI 53235). We will meet at the Bay View Beach park sign across from the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi complex and walk down to the beach together.

    Additional information:

    • If there is light drizzling rain, we will still plan on doing the cleanup. If severe weather is forecasted, you will be sent a cancellation message via text/email the morning of the event.
    • Some gloves, buckets, grabbers, and trash bags will be provided courtesy of Keeping Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, however you are welcome to bring your own gloves and grabbers if you wish.
    • Note: No bathroom is available, so feel free to leave the event early as necessary. 
    • Volunteers are not allowed to collect needles, sharps, or otherwise hazardous objects. If found, these items should be reported to staff. 

    Project Leader: Naimah Zeriouh

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    This project is open to members* and guests. Please only sign up if you know you can attend. We understand illness and emergencies do come up but they are counting on our hands, so if you register and can no longer attend, please let us know ASAP so we can work to fill your spot. 

    Thank you to our Project Leader Naimah 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! 


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  • COMING SOON - Serving Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul (Ages 8+)

    • 10/13/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • St. Vincent de Paul - Harambee Kitchen: 2600 N. 2 St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
    • 3

    Serving Dinner at St. Vincent DePaul (Ages 8+)

    Overview:

    St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Meal Program has provided hot and nutritious meals to children and adults in the Milwaukee community for the past 40 years. They operate two meal site locations in downtown Milwaukee where individuals can eat for free six nights a week. 

    Join us on Tuesday, October 13th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm to prepare and serve a meal to those visiting SVDP's Harambee meal site.  We expect to wrap up around 6:30 pm. 

    What to expect:

    We will begin by preparing the meal and getting ready for the guests to arrive. We will then serve dinner when guests arrive, followed by a quick clean up. Generally you can expect to be done with your volunteer duties by 6:30 p.m. 

    From SVDP: Each night we are open we do "Circle" all together in the dining room, this generally happens about 5:10 p.m. please try and attend that circle. You will be assigned your dinner duties there, meet all of the staff as well as your fellow volunteers & you will be given the opportunity to pray with our guests before the meal starts.

    Capacity & age recommendations: 

    Ages 8+ are welcome to participate in this project. We have room for about 3 SBK families depending on the size of families that register (please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason).

    What to bring: 

    No need to bring anything. Kids are welcome to wear their SBK t-shirts if they would like, otherwise just wear comfortable clothes for working in the kitchen and serving food. 

    SVDP dress code requires all volunteers to have their legs, feet and under arms covered. If you would rather not wear a hair net, please feel free to wear a ball cap or beanie that keeps your hair tucked into place. They also will require you wear an apron and will furnish you with a plastic disposable apron, if you would rather bring your own, that is wonderful.

    Project Leader: Marlee Jansen

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    This project is currently open to members* but we will be happy to open it up to guests if there is available space approximately one week prior to the project date. 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 Marlee Jansen 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! 
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  • COMING SOON - Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

    • 10/21/2026
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 4900 S Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 200, Cudahy WI 53110

    Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission & Diaper Collection

    Overview:

    Did you know... A third of families in Milwaukee struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy and 68% of families with children in Milwaukee qualify for low-income status, yet no state or federal government assistance programs (like SNAP and WIC) supplies these families with diapers. That is why Sunbeam Kids is thrilled to be partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission to spend time packing diaper and baby wipe orders in the warehouse on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. 

    What to expect:

    Join other SBK families at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission warehouse in Cudahy to pack diaper orders, wrap diapers for future orders, and restock diapers on shelves.

    Capacity & Age Recommendations:

    All ages are welcome. We have space for approximately 4 families depending on the size of families that register - please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason. 

    What to wear & bring:

    No need to bring anything to this project, but kids are welcome to wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they are willing. Closed toe shoes are required since this project takes place in a warehouse. 

    Project Leader: Rachl Sweet

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    This onsite project is open to members* only at this time. We are happy to open any remaining spots to guests if space allows approximately one week prior to the project date. 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 Rachl 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!

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  • COMING SOON - Serving Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul (Ages 8+)

    • 12/08/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • St. Vincent de Paul - Harambee Kitchen: 2600 N. 2 St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
    • 3

    Serving Dinner at St. Vincent DePaul (Ages 8+)

    Overview:

    St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Meal Program has provided hot and nutritious meals to children and adults in the Milwaukee community for the past 40 years. They operate two meal site locations in downtown Milwaukee where individuals can eat for free six nights a week. 

    Join us on Tuesday, December 8th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm to prepare and serve a meal to those visiting SVDP's Harambee meal site.  We expect to wrap up around 6:30 pm. 

    What to expect:

    We will begin by preparing the meal and getting ready for the guests to arrive. We will then serve dinner when guests arrive, followed by a quick clean up. Generally you can expect to be done with your volunteer duties by 6:30 p.m. 

    From SVDP: Each night we are open we do "Circle" all together in the dining room, this generally happens about 5:10 p.m. please try and attend that circle. You will be assigned your dinner duties there, meet all of the staff as well as your fellow volunteers & you will be given the opportunity to pray with our guests before the meal starts.

    Capacity & age recommendations: 

    Ages 8+ are welcome to participate in this project. We have room for about 3 SBK families depending on the size of families that register (please use an accurate headcount in your registration for this reason).

    What to bring: 

    No need to bring anything. Kids are welcome to wear their SBK t-shirts if they would like, otherwise just wear comfortable clothes for working in the kitchen and serving food. 

    SVDP dress code requires all volunteers to have their legs, feet and under arms covered. If you would rather not wear a hair net, please feel free to wear a ball cap or beanie that keeps your hair tucked into place. They also will require you wear an apron and will furnish you with a plastic disposable apron, if you would rather bring your own, that is wonderful.

    Project Leader: Marlee Jansen

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

    This project is currently open to members* but we will be happy to open it up to guests if there is available space approximately one week prior to the project date. 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 Marlee Jansen 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! 
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Brookfield, WI  53008

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