Opportunity Details
DIY Volunteer Opportunity - Hygiene Kits
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. Many of those we serve do not have the financial resources to acquire basic items to maintain minimal, personal hygiene. The DIY Volunteer Kits will provide individuals with these needed items.
The DIY Volunteer Hygiene Kits will be distributed to women and men receiving services through 4 programs at RBHA:
- Men’s Residential Treatment Center (MRTC) at RBHA’s North Campus Residential Substance Use Treatment Facility
- Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) – a treatment and support program assisting individuals with behavioral health issues to live successfully in the community
- Marshall Center – Psychosocial Rehabilitation program for individuals with serious mental illness and/or intellectual developmental disabilities
- RBHA Homeless Services – Our Outreach Team supports individuals experiencing homeless with connecting to mental health treatment and permanent housing
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
- 5 one gallon ziplock bags
- 5 Notecards – handmade
- deodorant
- white socks
- disposable razors
- toothpaste
- tooth brushes
- bar soap
- wash cloth
- mouthwash - without alcohol
- unscented lotion
Step One:
- Purchase and/or collect your supplies. Items may be travel-size. We ask DIY volunteers to donate a minimum of 5 Hygiene 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.
Step Two:
- Place one of each item in each of the 5 ziplock bags.
- Write an encouraging message on each notecard to include in the bags.
Step Three:
- Drop off your project at Richmond Behavioral Health Offices on Thursday, October 8, 2020 between 11am – 2pm, Friday, November 6, 2020 between 11am – 2pm, and/or Thursday, November 19, 2020 between 11am – 2pm.
- 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:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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