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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

  • Medical Supply Collection & Packing for Ghana Mission

    • 01/10/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Pewaukee Public Library - 210 Main St, Pewaukee, WI 53072
    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, January 10th from 1:30 - 3:00 pm! This medical supply collection and packing event has been an annual favorite since early in SBK's 13 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. She'll share with our kids what life is like for the kids in Ghana and how the supplies we package are used in the medical missions. 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 to info@sunbeamkids.org (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 2026:

    • Lubricating eye drops (no red out type)
    • Ibuprofen/Advil 200 ‘s and 400’s (large bottles, no capsules)
    • Tums 60ct bottles
    • Non Drowsy Antihistamines (Zyrtec, Claritin)
    • Band aids (plain)
    • Oral rehydration single delivery packets (Pedialyte)
    • Lotion (small travel size)
    • Bar soap (wrapped 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
    • 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 Pewaukee Public Library (immediately to the left when you enter from the parking lot). 

      Project Leader: Amanda Barnhart

      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. 

      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! 

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    • COMING SOON - Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

      • 01/21/2026
      • 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, January 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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    • Kindness Kickoff to 2026 - Call for Youth Leaders (age 8+)

      • 01/25/2026
      • 1:15 PM - 3:30 PM
      • New Berlin Public Library Community Room - 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151
      • 20
      Register

      Kindness Kickoff to 2026 - Call for Youth Leaders (age 8+)

      Overview:

      Mark your calendars for Kindness Kickoff to 2026! Now in its third year, this is one of our favorite "new" annual events. This event will feature several "mini projects" throughout the room that families can travel between, all promoting kindness in many different ways: to others, the Earth, our community, animals, self, etc. In order to make the event a success, we are looking for youth leaders to help lead stations. This is a great way for kids to practice leadership skills in a fun environment with a topic they are excited about!

      The event will take place Sunday, January 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. We're asking for our youth leaders to arrive by 1:15 pm to get their station set up by the time doors open for all. 

      Please note: this registration is only for youth leaders who are interested in learning more about running a station, plus their families. We'll have a separate registration email next week for families interested in attending the event (although save the event date on your calendar now!). We want to get the info out to youth leaders now to take advantage of some having a little more time over winter break to think about what they may be interested helping with, plus then we'll have a few specific mini projects to include in our full event registration description next week.

      What to expect:

      After you register, we'll be in touch shortly to identify a simple project you might like to lead or topic you're interested in. We have a list of ideas you can chose from or we're happy to work with you on an idea you come up with! We'll have options for youth who would like to be paired with a partner or for those comfortable leading on their own. Our goal is make make this a positive experience for all so we'll support the leaders as much as they need to make their station a success. No previous experience is necessary- just a willingness to spread kindness among our SBK families and the greater community!

      Day of the event, leaders will set up their area and help families complete the mini project while at their station. 

      Capacity & Age Recommendations:

      For this event, we're asking that youth leaders be age 10+. Leaders age 8+ are welcome as well if they have an adult/older sibling willing to help at their station as needed.  

      Due to the large capacity, this project is open to both members* and non-members who would like to try a project with SBK to kick off the new year!

      What to bring:

      Once we determine your specific mini project, we'll work out any supplies needed on site. 

      Additional information:

      This project will be held in the Community Room at New Berlin Public Library. Enter through the Main Entrance and the room is down the hallway immediately to your left. 

      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. 

      Thank you for lending a little hand and looking forward to kicking off 2026 together in a big way!

      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 - Kindness Kickoff to 2026 - Main Event!

      • 01/25/2026
      • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
      • New Berlin Public Library Community Room - 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151

      Kindness Kickoff to 2026 - Main Event!

      Overview:

      Mark your calendars for Kindness Kickoff to 2026! Now in its third year, this is one of our favorite "new" annual events. This event will feature several "mini projects" throughout the room that families can travel between, all promoting kindness in many different ways: to others, the Earth, our community, animals, self, etc. This event will be extra special because it will give our SBK future leaders time to shine since SBK youth will be running ALL the mini project stations!

      The event will take place Sunday, January 25th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The event will be open house style so you may come and go anytime in those two hours. 

      Please note: this registration is for all families that would like to attend. If your family registered previously with a youth leader, you do NOT need to register again with this project. If you have a child 8+ that wants to be a youth leader, we still have a few spots left- please register in the separate project sign up HERE by Friday, 1/16.

      What to expect:

      Our youth leaders will have tables throughout the Community Room with a separate project at each station. Families can move through the projects at their own pace, but we expect each project will take about 5 minutes on average. When you arrive, kids will receive a bingo card to get stamped at each station they visit. Turn in the card when you leave for a prize! 

      Exact mini projects are still being planned by youth leaders, but here are some examples of projects from last year: friendship bracelet making, painting kindness rocks, assembling craft kits for visitors to the Ronald McDonald House, making affirmation booklets, valentines for nursing home residents, designing bookmarks to share, working on a tie blanket we'll donate, and more! 

      Capacity & Age Recommendations:

      This event is open to all ages. Due to the large capacity, this project is open to both members* and non-members who would like to try a project with SBK to kick off the new year! We will have sign ups for approximately 20 families.

      What to bring:

      Feel free to wear your SBK shirt if you have one and bring your lanyard to collect your ribbon if you're a member. 

      No need to bring any additional materials for this event- we'll have all the materials on site to complete the mini projects. 

      Additional information:

      This project will be held in the Community Room at New Berlin Public Library. Enter through the Main Entrance and the room is to down the hallway immediately to your left. 

      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 allow others to fill the spot. 

      Looking forward to kicking off 2026 on a positive note with you, 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

      • 04/22/2026
      • 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, April 22 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!

      Show details

    • COMING SOON - Diaper Duty Calls! Sorting at Milwaukee Diaper Mission

      • 07/22/2026
      • 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, July 22 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!

      Show details

    • 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!

      Show details

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    Brookfield, WI  53008

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