Volunteer Opportunities

Our founder, Mary Virginia Merrick, said "nothing is ever too much to do for a child."
What would you like to do for a child?

 

Layette Program

Blanket Makers

Wrap a baby in a handmade “gift of love.” Knit or crochet a handmade blanket measuring 36” x 36”. Yarn can be picked up at the CCS office.

Blanket Buddies

Be a liaison with one of our wonderful blanket makers. Bring yarn to volunteers and pick up their beautiful blankets!

Medaling

Include a prayer with the blankets we provide. Tie miraculous medals onto the layette prayer cards.

Layette Delivery

Help distribute layettes to families in need and see the impact our welcome kits have on the community. Pick up layettes at the CCS office and deliver to a local agency.

Host a Drive

We are always in need of board books, diapers, and wipes for our Layettes. Coordinate a New Board Book Drive or a Diaper Drive for size 1 and 2 diapers with your school, sports team, parish, workplace, etc. Signage and flyers will be provided.

 

Student Success Program

Tutoring

Become a Christ Child tutor and make a difference in the life of a young student. Provide reading instruction and academic support at one of our partner schools, or at the Merrick Youth Center. Materials and training provided.

Book Bunch

CCS DC guilds work together to volunteer and help introduce the joy of books to preschool students at one of our partner schools.  Volunteers read books to these new readers and plan fun educational and crafty activities.

Application Assistance

Help students in our partner schools with High School and College applications.

 

Girls on the Rise Program

Tutoring

Provide individual tutoring and homework help after school at Girls on the Rise.

Conduct a Career Talk

Give a talk on careers, college, life journey, and other relevant topics to our after-school girls and high school girls.

Host a Drive

We are always in need of hygiene products and items for the incentive store. 

 

Opportunity Shop

Volunteer

Volunteer at our upscale consignment shop in Georgetown! Volunteers are needed for sales, stocking, merchandising, and assisting with consignment appointments. If interested, please email opshop@christchilddc.org. 

Host a Private Sip and Shop

Gather a group of friends for an evening of after-hours shopping. 

 

Interested in any of these?

Click here to fill out a volunteer application.
Thank you so much for volunteering to help those children in our community who need us!