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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

    • 02/01/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Elm Grove Community Room - 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI (downstairs below the library)
    • 4
    Register

    Medical Supply Collection & Packing for Ghana Mission

    Overview:


    Malaria, malnutrition, and water-born diseases are all prevalent in Ghana, Africa. A group of US medical professionals and helpers join International Needs (IN) Ghana’s staff for a week of holding medical clinics. Each day during their trip they set up a makeshift pharmacy in the schools and open the doors for basic medical care. In past years, the team saw over 2,000 men, women, boys and girls at six locations. People walked for miles and waited for hours in hopes of seeing a doctor. For many this would be their first time seeking medical care. We've worked with this group to donate hundreds of pounds of supplies each year -- so let's work together this year to help them reach even more people during their upcoming trip with SBK's medical supply packing event on Saturday, February 1st from 1:30 - 3:00 pm! This medical supply collection and packing event has been an annual favorite since early in SBK's 12 year history.


    What to expect:


    We'll begin with a short intro from Terry Heyward, Director of Strategic Partnerships for International Needs, who will share her experiences with a medical mission team and the people in Ghana. Then SBK families will unpack medical supplies donations brought along by attendees and sort them out to make them easier to transport on the long trip. We'll weigh the suitcases at the end to help put a tangible number to the kids' hard work!  


    Capacity & Age Recommendations:


    This is a big project and we can have up to 15 member* families and guest families attend. All ages are welcome to participate. 


    What to bring:


    In order to make this project a success, we are asking all families who register to commit to bringing items to pack, no matter how big or small.  Bringing supplies to donate helps kids personally connect to the project, knowing the item(s) they brought are helping families all the way in Africa. NOTE:  If you would like to participate but are unable to bring items please let us know via email (confidential) and we will buy supplies on your behalf. We just want to make sure we have enough supplies to pack. Let's see how many suitcases full of supplies we can pack this year! 


    Collection Items Ghana Medical Team January 2025:



     Lubricating Eye drops (no red out type)

     Ibuprofen/Advil 200 ‘s and 400’s (large bottles, no capsules)

     Tums 60ct bottles

     Band aids (plain)

     Adult Multi Vitamins (Costco large bottles)

     Oral rehydration single delivery packets (Pedialyte)

     Lotion (small travel size)

     Bar soap (wrapped small travel size)

     Shampoo (small travel size)

     Toothbrushes

     Toothpaste (small travel size)

     Muscle Rub (like Bengay)

     Clotrimazole/Miconazole Vaginal Cream

     Reading glasses (lower strengths)

     Hydrocortisone Cream (small tubes)

     Orajel

     Ace Bandages all sizes

     Gallon size Ziplock bags

     AA and AAA batteries


    Please bring all items in original, labeled containers. NO liquid medicine, except for the eye drops. All medicine must be available over the counter.

      Donations of school supplies and playground balls to gift to the schools they use for the clinics are also welcome.

      • Flattened rubber playground balls (ie: soccer balls, kickballs, soccer balls, volleyballs)
      • Pencils, colored pencils or sharpie markers (no crayons)

      What to wear:

      Kids can wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they are willing.

      Unable to attend? If you are unable to attend the project but would like to donate medical supplies, you can shop the Ghana Medical Team's Amazon Wish list HERE

      Additional information:

      This project will be held in the Community Room at Elm Grove Village Hall, located on the lower level (go down the stairs when you enter from the parking lot). 

      Project Leader: Amanda Barnhart

      REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

      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 and adjust plans to cover project supplies. 

      Looking forward to seeing you at 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! 


      • 02/18/2025
      • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      • *NEW LOCATION ALERT!* 4900 S Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 200, Cudahy WI 53110

      Diaper Duty Calls! Packing Orders at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

      Overview:

      Did you know... A third of families in Milwaukee struggle to afford enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry, and healthy. Although 68% of families with children in Milwaukee qualify for low-income status, no state or federal government assistance programs (like SNAP and WIC) supply these families with diapers. That is why Sunbeam Kids is thrilled to be partnering with Milwaukee Diaper Mission to spend time packing diaper, baby wipe, and period product orders in MDM's NEW warehouse on Tuesday, February 18th 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.

      MDM also has a program to provide period products to individuals in need. When you register, you will be asked if your family is comfortable packing these types of items if needed during our visit. We know families/kids are ready for these discussions at different ages so feel free to select "no" if you would prefer to not have your family pack these kits and we'll make sure to split into two groups as needed. 

      Capacity & Age Recommendations:

      All ages are welcome. We have space for approximately 4-5 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 should wear their SBK shirts/lanyards if they are willing. Please dress appropriately as it can be chilly. Closed toe shoes are required since this project takes place in a warehouse. 

      Other:

      If you've participated in this project before, please note the new address. This will be our first project at Milwaukee Diaper Mission's new Cudahy location. 

      Project Leader: Rachl Sweet

      REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 

      This 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!

    Address:
    PO Box 1854
    Brookfield, WI  53008

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