Richmond - Heroes for Babies - Volunteer at the Diaper Bank

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:
As UBB Members, our clients receive diapers and other baby essentials as needed on a monthly basis. We need your help to make sure all of the orders filled and ready for our clients to pick up!

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organize the baby essentials pantry storage area and donation items
• Assist in sorting and packing baby essentials for pick up (i.e. clothing, diapers, baby gear, books and other items as they are available)

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team
• *May require lifting large objects, 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
• Please email [email protected] with any questions
• 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