Opportunity Details
DIY Volunteer Opportunity - Activity Kits
DIY Volunteer Project
ACTIVITY KITS – Children & Adults
Organizational Beneficiary: Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
IMPACT: RBHA serves nearly 13,000 individuals – children and adults – every year. Approximately 30% of those we serve have no Medicaid, insurance, or means to pay for services. We do not turn people away based on their inability to pay.
The COVID-19 Public Health Pandemic has resulted in remote learning for many children, isolation from friends and family members, and a break in regular routines and schedules which are all important for children, especially those already dealing with mental health and behavioral issues.
For adults, especially for those with mental health and substance use disorders, the same consequences of COVID are also prevalent. While we continue to provide residential treatment options for adults, the routines have been altered and residents are physically separated to ensure safety for both residents and staff.
The DIY Volunteer ACTIVITY KITS allow for creative expression and time management during isolated periods.
The DIY Volunteer Activity Kits will be distributed to children and adults receiving services through several programs at RBHA:
- Children’s Mental Health Programs
- Men’s Residential Treatment Center (MRTC)
- Women’s Residential Treatment Center (WRTC)
- Crisis Stabilization Unit
The mission of Richmond Behavioral Health is to promote health, wellness, and recovery for the individuals and communities we serve. We envision an inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.
Supplies
For all:
- 5 one gallon ziploc bags
- 5 Notecards – handmade
For:
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Young Children (ages 4-9) |
Tweens/Teens (ages 10-17) |
Adults (age 18+) |
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Crayons |
Colored Pencils |
Colored Pencils |
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Coloring Book |
Teen Coloring Book |
Adult Coloring Book |
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Play-Doh |
Jump Rope |
Playing Cards |
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Puzzles |
Playing Cards |
Jump Rope |
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Stickers |
Puzzles |
Blank Journal |
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Construction Paper |
Blank Journal |
Puzzles |
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Playing Cards (Go Fish, Old Maid) |
Travel Size Board Games |
Travel Size Board Games |
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Book to read |
Book to read |
Book to read |
Step One:
- Purchase and/or collect your supplies. Please choose 3-4 items from the lists (you choose which age group(s) to create kits for) for each kit. We ask DIY volunteers to donate a minimum of 5 Activity Kits. Contributions over the minimum amount are welcomed, but we will not be able to document more than 3 service hours for any DIY project.
- Supplies are available at most dollar stores, Walmart, Amazon.
Step Two:
- Place one of each item in each of the 5 ziploc bags. Please label each bag by age group.
- Write an encouraging message on each notecard to include in the bags.
Step Three:
- Drop off your project at Richmond Behavioral Health Offices on:
- Friday, April 9, 2021 between 11:00am – 2:00pm,
- Thursday, April 15, 2021 between 11:00am – 2:00pm, and/or
- Tuesday, April 20, 2021 between 11:00am – 2:00pm.
- We are located at 107 S. 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219. We will be set up outside to collect drop-offs to allow for appropriate physical distancing. CONTACTLESS DROP OFF!
Step Four:
- Sharing your time and resources is a great gift to others. We hope that through your giving, you receive something beneficial in return – the feeling of doing good for someone in need and knowing you have had a direct, positive impact in someone’s life. Talking through the purpose of the project as you complete it is a great way for all involved to gain a connection to those being served through your generosity. Here are some questions to help guide conversation:
- How will this project help someone in need?
- What do we know about the importance of building a community made to help each other?
- Did our feelings about the recipients of this project change as we completed the project?
- What worked well about this project?
- What else can we do now? Are there other ways we can help?
Step Five:
- Like DIY projects? Check out our Facebook event page www.facebook.com/rbhfrva/events for more opportunities to be involved.
- Share your experience on your Facebook (tag RBHFoundation) or Instagram page #rbha. We love sharing the work of our volunteers!
- Want to learn more about Richmond Behavioral Health and the work we do in the community? Please visit www.rbha.org and join our mailing list to receive updates and information on more ways to be involved.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 1+, Minimum Age:14+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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