Volunteer opportunities
There are many ways to make a birthday dream come true. Here is what each one involves and how to get started.
Some activities need a few things before your first time, like a food worker card or a background check. You don't need them to sign up. Our team will walk you through each step.
Hands-on with kids & parties
Purchasing gifts and/or party supplies for a Birthday-in-a-Box
Shop a child's wish list and drop off the gifts, unwrapped.
Wrapping gifts
Wrap donated gifts so each child gets a party-ready present.
Baking cakes/cupcakes
Bake and decorate a cake to match a child's party theme.
Before your first time:- Washington Food Worker Card
- Background check (our volunteer coordinator will send you the steps)
Volunteering at on Onsite Group Party
Set up, decorate, lead games, serve and clean up at a shelter party.
Before your first time:- Background check (our volunteer coordinator will send you the steps)
Delivering Birthday Boxes
Drive Birthday-in-a-Box parties, cakes and supplies to shelters.
Before your first time:- Valid driver's license
- Current car insurance
- Background check (our volunteer coordinator will send you the steps)
Behind the scenes
Building birthdays (Renton)
Assemble Birthday-in-a-Box parties, wrap gifts and make cards at our Renton office.
Office & inventory support
Sort donations, organize inventory and prep mailings.
Community outreach events
Staff booths, lead activities and share our story at community events.
Fundraising events
Help plan and run fundraising events like the Gala of Dreams and the golf tournament.
Groups & youth
Group or team-building project
Bring your business, club, school or faith group for a group project.
Kids Helping Kids
Youth-led drives, birthday cards and goody bags.
Leadership & giving
Join a Committee
Development, marketing, the Gala, community outreach or stewardship.
Join the Board of Directors
Serve on the Birthday Dreams Board of Directors.
Monetary Donations
Give online, set up a recurring gift or donate stock.