Becoming a Dream Builder or Star Polisher
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Brightest Star, Inc. Since BSI provides its services to a wide variety of Residential Treatment Facilities, Group Homes, Foster Family & Adoption Agencies, Foster Parents, Kincare Programs, and Departments of Children Services, we are over the moon that you want to help inspire, motivate, and/or transform the lives of children who are vulnerable in our world.
We are dedicated to volunteerism, and to date our entire team is a group of dedicated volunteers.
We invite you to share the power of building dreams whether its for a few hours, or few days each month.
Volunteers (Individuals, Service Clubs, Professional Societies, Alumni Associations, and Corporation employee groups) are needed to enhance our programs and services provided, therefore you can support our mission and purpose in several ways. Whatever skills and experience you have, there is something that you can do.
Its a rewarding way to make a difference to children and teens thriving in the toughest circumstances. Most volunteers join us because they want to give back and find they get so much more in return. You can enrich your life, increase your self confidence by putting your beliefs into action.
We cannot change lives on our own. Here are ways you can support.
1. Sponsor a field trip.
2. Organize a gift collection of donated items.
3. Painting or Landscaping. (Corporate Group day of volunteering)
4. Lend a helping hand at fundraisers & special events.
5. Fundraising, special event planning, public relations, photography
6. Board of Directors
7. Child Welfare Advocacy/Child Abuse Awareness
8. Speaker (talk to youths about what you do/career guidance in area of expertise. Sharing
your story).
9. Help make a dream come true.
10. Mentor, Tutor, Special Friend (Engage in working directly with children/teens). All volunteers who desire to work directly with youth must be very positive. Fingerprinting and background check, must be completed after inital application screening. Must provide a current TB test screening. Age must be 21 years or older.
11. Recreation (Lead a special arts & crafts, music, or drama acting small group activity).
12. Adopt a cottage, or group home, hosting a pizza party movie night, or ice cream social.
New (Work in Progress)
Foster Grandparents
This summer, BSI will begin its application process to begin a Foster Grandparent Program under “Senior Corp” a National Community Service program, a federal agency that improves lives and strengthen communities that fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering.
We are starting a sign-up list NOW for this exciting endeavor.
The Benefits of Volunteering
Doing something wonderful with your time and resources. You learn new things, meet new people, and most importantly you are inspiring a foster youth to dream and set goals they can achieve.
The Application (Please download mail or email scan document).
Volunteer Application Form