Volunteer with Night Lights

Night Lights offers rewarding opportunities for volunteers of all backgrounds and expertise. New volunteer opportunities are now available. Join our team of volunteers today.

Buddy Volunteer duties include but are not limited to:

Helping with set-up and break-down of supplies, equipment, and check-in table
Greeting families
Cleaning up after the event
Help create a safe and accepting environment for the children and families
Participating in indoor and outdoor activities with the children
Completing an update of your experience with the child at the end of the night
Providing childcare for children ages 4 weeks to 13 years old that have a variety of needs and abilities
Committing to volunteering 6-8 times a year

If you are interested in volunteering as a buddy, please select the site closest to you.

Members of the community that come from all professions, backgrounds and skill-levels
Volunteer at the sites with children who have special needs or with the siblings as a buddy
This role does NOT involve providing nursing care or therapy of any kind
Volunteer opportunities include being a buddy to a child with special needs or typically developing siblings, fundraising, blogging, social media, and more
Children who attend Night Lights love hanging out with their “buddy.” Your role as a “buddy” impacts not only the child, but the whole family. By committing to a handful of hours one Friday each month, you give parents a break and the chance to refresh. You provide a positive impact by:
- Giving a parent or caregiver a much-deserved break
- Becoming part of the Night Lights family which is filled with a diverse group who give selflessly with all of their hearts

The requirements to volunteer are: