Richmond-Heroes for Babies-Pkg Food and Diapers for MLK Distribution (11am-1 pm)

Brief Organizational Description: 

For over 30 years, Urban Baby Beginnings has been the leading non-profit providing community support services specifically for pregnant and parenting families in Virginia. We provide an environment that respects the inherent dignity and strength of families and celebrates their successes. We believe that through collaboration and strong community-based support systems, families will thrive.

In 2018 UBB joined forces to establish a "safe spot" for families, free of judgment; creating a place where birthing people, family members, and the community can connect and feel supported. Empowering expectant families to make healthy birth choices while addressing systemic issues that provide a barrier to individuals and communities who deserve high-quality and compassionate care reduces the risks associated with preterm birth and adverse outcomes.

Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
UBB DIAPER DUTY POP UP AT MLK Middle School in partnership with RPS, MLK, Feedmore and Saint Paul's Baptist Church. 

Come out and help keep babies in our community healthy. Did you know that 1:2 families struggle with diaper need. Having to make a choice between food and diapers. UBB's Diaper Bank is a means of ongoing support for our tiniest community members! 

We need your help to make sure all of the diapers are packed and ready for our clients to pick up!

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in packing diapers for pick up
• Organizing diapers for distribution by size

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team
• *May require lifting of diaper boxes and other baby essentials, please work within your limits 

Other Information (if applicable):

• Comfortable, athletic clothing and closed-toe shoes are highly recommended
• PPE may or may not be available on the date, so feel free to bring gloves/masks/protective eyewear
• You will be emailed before the date with detailed information regarding the location and point of contact
• Please sign the volunteer waiver below (if you have not already done so for 2025), it has been updated since 2023, so we ask that returning volunteers please sign the waivers again

Please sign the volunteer waivers here