Groundwork Events at the warehouse are the foundation of our Beds for Kids program. They can include activities like packing bedtime bags, creating book packages, making blankets, or sorting stuffed animals. Come as an individual, or invite friends or colleagues for a fun time of giving back in your community!
Help us pack a bedtime bag with items needed for a healthy night’s sleep. We’ll create a personalized bag for each child that includes twin sheets, a pillow, blankets, books, toothbrush, stuffed animal, healthy sleep tips, and more! Each bedtime bag accompanies a brand new twin bed frame and memory foam mattress delivered to children in need in Greater Philadelphia.
Warehouse events also include tasks that are essential to helping the program operate like sorting donations of books and bedding, restocking shelves to prepare for another day of delivery prep, and more. There’s always a project that needs your help at the Beds for Kids program!
Who can volunteer: Corporate groups, individuals, retirees, students, service groups, and more! Groups of 1 to 8 volunteers work best. All children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Names and emails of attending volunteers will be requested one week prior to your visit.
When: Volunteer times are typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM. You must sign up for a time slot prior to visiting.
Students are encouraged to check their school calendar for days off during the week, volunteer over the summer, or check out our remote volunteer options.
Where: OHAAT Beds for Kids Warehouse, 474 Pike Road, Unit C, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006. (Please note, this is a new address as of March 1, 2024)
Parking: Please park in the spaces for Unit C only. Parking is limited, so carpooling is suggested for groups.
What to Bring:
1) Your completed and signed volunteer waiver. Waivers can also be completed at OHAAT for those without access to a printer.
2) Volunteers often like to bring donations with them, either through a collection of new twin bedding and pillows from family, friends, and colleagues, or simply by looking around the house for gently used books or blankets. Click here for details.
Suggested Attire: Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes. We suggest wearing purple, green, grey or your corporate shirt. Please dress comfortably and for the weather as we will be in a warehouse setting with limited heating/cooling. OHAAT t-shirts are available for purchase at the warehouse.
Questions? Contact our office at 267-607-3456 or volunteer@ohaat.org.
