DONATE OR VOLUNTEER TODAY
At TOPP KIDS we love when parents, grandparents, and community members are involved in our program! Here are some ways you can volunteer, as well as ideas for items we are looking for through donations! Please let your Program Coordinator know if you are interested in volunteering or donating to our programs!
VOLUNTEER
- Help host a parent-run family night to fund-raise for extra materials and field trips
- Schedule a “fix-it” night to spruce up the program facility, tune-up sports equipment, or prepare a garden
- Help create a photo album for the program
- Lend items for display such as paintings, photographs, or collections
- Check out your program’s wish list of resource materials and special guests to make contributions or connect with businesses, community organizations or individuals who would be willing to contribute time, talents and materials
- Participate in your program’s Accreditation Advisory Committee
- Volunteer as part of a community initiative, such as attending community fairs or fundraisers as a supporter of TOPP KIDS
- Simply come in and volunteer your time to PLAY!
All volunteers over 16 years old must complete our volunteer training and must have a valid police check with vulnerable sector search.
Apply for your Police Information Record Check here
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER TODAY!
WE INVITE YOU TO DONATE
- Items for prop boxes
- Wonderful loose parts and junk for art
- Dress-up clothing
- Toys, books, or games (good condition please, no broken items)
GENERAL ACCEPTED LOOSE PARTS DONATIONS
Natural Elements:
– Stones and pebbles
– Shells
– Pinecones
– Seeds and seed pods
– Sticks and branches
– Leaves
– Feathers
– Flowers and petals
Fabric and Textiles:
– Scraps of fabric in various textures and sizes
– Ribbons and laces
– Sacks and bags
– Netting and mesh
– Old clothes for dress-up and costumes
Building Materials:
– Wooden blocks of different shapes and sizes
– Cardboard boxes, tubes, and sheets
– Plastic pipes and connectors
– Bricks and tiles
Art and Craft Supplies:
– Beads and buttons
– Spools and bobbins
– Stamps and stamp pads
– Craft sticks
– Yarn and string
Manipulatives and Tools:
– Magnets
– Gears and pulleys
– Tools like hammers, screwdrivers (with supervision)
– Measuring tapes and rulers
– Scales and weights
Household and Kitchen Items:
– Pots, pans, and cooking utensils
– Containers and bottles of various sizes
– Corks and caps
– Plates, bowls, and cutlery
Recyclable Materials:
– Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
– Egg cartons
– Plastic containers and jars
– Bottle tops and lids
Miscellaneous Items:
– Keys and locks
– Mirrors (unbreakable)
– Small wooden or metal figures
– Wheels and casters
Sensory Play Materials:
– Water, ice, and sponges
– Sand, clay, and play dough
– marbles, shredded paper, aquarium gravel