- Organization
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Montgomery Village Chapter)
4/11 - Delivering & Assembling Beds for Children in Need
- Duration
- Apr 11th
- Location
- Gaithersburg, MD
Opportunity Details
Event
Remote
Apr 11th
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
About this Opportunity
External Registration & Waiver Requiredfor Participation: Link to Registration
Help Kids Sleep Better Volunteer to Deliver Beds with Sleep in HeavenlyPeace!
Imagine a child sleeping on the floor now imagine being the reason thatchild gets their very own bed. At Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), webelieve no child should go without a bed, yet far too many are.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: get kids off the floor and intobeds of their own. We build and deliver complete twin-size bed sets including a frame, mattress, sheets, pillow, and blanket to children in need.
Event Description
Join us for an morning of purpose, teamwork, and joy! Together, welldeliver pre-built bed parts and assemble them right in the homes of families inneed. Once assembled, well make each bed sleep-ready fully dressed with allthe bedding a child needs for a warm, restful night.
No experience necessary just bring your heart and helpinghands. Well guide you every step of the way.
Volunteer Role
- Help transport and carry bed materials into homes
- Assemble beds (minimal assembly required; instructions provided)
- Make beds cozy with mattresses, sheets, pillows, and blankets
- A vehicle is required to participate. We will be traveling to multiple homes.
- Volunteers with trucks or vans are especially needed and appreciated, but not required.
- Bilingual a Plus
Additional Information
- Rain or Shine (well reschedule for heavy rain)
- Minors welcome with adult supervision
- Registration is required sign up on our website to receive full event details and updates
- Event Vibe: Productive, grateful, and joyful Do good. Be good. Feel good.
- Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.
Why it Matters
Every bed we deliver means more than just a better nights sleep itgives a child a space of their own, a sense of security, and a little pieceof dignity. Your time and compassion can change a childs world.
Check outthis video to see our work from start to finish (from build day to delivery day). *Note* This event is only for our Delivery Day.
Interested in seeing other opportunities to volunteer? Check out ourupcoming events here!
Not approved for MCPS SSL hours. See guidelines for agencies on how virtual opportunities may be considered for SSL.
Issue area
- Homelessness