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Backpacks & Bright Futures: Volunteer for the Back to School Bash & Job Fair!

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ORGANIZATION: Be The Source

Be part of a powerful day that sets families up for success - from kindergarten to careers!

The Back to School Bash and Beyond: Learning to Earning event is a one-stop community celebration where students receive free backpacks and school supplies, and their caregivers can connect with local employers at an on-site job fair.

We need energetic, compassionate volunteers to help make it all happen!

Volunteer roles include:
✅ Backpack distribution
✅ Event setup and teardown
✅ Greeters and check-in support
✅ Parking and crowd flow
✅ Support for the job fair area
✅ And more!

Whether you have a few hours or the whole day, your time makes a difference.

Bring your smile, your heart, and your helping hands - and let’s send kids and families into the school year with confidence!

2 Shifts

  • Sat Jul 19, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Morning Shift
  • Sat Jul 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM MST - Spots available: 10+
    Afternoon Shift
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About Be The Source

Location:

3879 E. 120th Ave. #218, Thornton, CO 80233, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Be the Source is to provide relevant training, resources and support to foster and kinship parents from a trauma-informed approach, giving them the skills and confidence to spark healing in vulnerable children, and the vision is to inspire lasting healing in vulnerable children through confident, compassionate foster and kinship parents. Be the Source is committed to turning the focus back to the children, ensuring they receive the care and stability they deserve. The work is driven by the understanding that every child experiencing child welfare deserves a supportive environment where they can heal and thrive. By providing comprehensive support to those who care for them, Be the Source aims to inspire lasting change and positive outcomes for the children served.

Description

Be the Source focuses on bridging significant gaps in support for foster and kinship families by offering a trauma-informed and equitable approach. Comprehensive services include parenting education, therapeutic support, relief programs, and individualized advocacy. These services are essential as they address unmet needs often overlooked by existing systems.

Be the Source is dedicated to improving outcomes for children in foster and kinship care throughout Colorado through a comprehensive, trauma-informed program. The specific objectives of this work focus on creating a stable and nurturing environment that promotes healing and resilience in vulnerable children:

-Holistic Child-Centered Support
-Trauma-Informed Education for Caregivers
-Enhanced Therapeutic Services
-Relief Program for Immediate Needs
-Community Engagement through the Ambassador Project

Through these objectives, Foster Source prioritizes the well-being of children in foster and kinship placements. By focusing on creating stable, supportive environments, the organization aims to inspire healing and resilience, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for the vulnerable children it serves.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Employment
Children & Youth, Community, Employment

WHEN

Sat Jul 19, 2025
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

Adams County Human Services11860 N Pecos StWestminster, CO 80234

(39.91142,-105.00404)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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