Opportunities From: Canopy Children's Solutions

Volunteer: Holiday Edition: Fun Friday at Canopy’s CARES Center

End the week on a high note with Fun Friday at Canopy’s CARES Center! 

Volunteers will join our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator to lead exciting group activities that bring laughter, energy, and connection to the children in our care. Activities might include a movie marathon, board game tournament, dance party, or anything else that sparks joy; the sky’s the limit! 

If you have a fun activity idea or would like to help plan something special, please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to coordinate details. 

Let’s make Friday the most fun day of the week! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Canopy’s CARES Center  

Program: CARES - Jackson

End the week on a high note with Fun Friday at Canopy’s CARES Center! 

Volunteers will join our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator to lead exciting group activities that bring laughter, energy, and connection to the children in our care. Activities might include a movie marathon, board game tournament, dance party, or anything else that sparks joy; the sky’s the limit! 

If you have a fun activity idea or would like to help plan something special, please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to coordinate details. 

Let’s make Friday the most fun day of the week! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Canopy’s CARES Center  

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Gift Wrapping

Support CARES Center and CARES School's Good Deeds holiday wrapping experience by helping bring a little extra magic to the season. Children earn Good Deeds Dollars through the kindness they show others and use them to shop for meaningful gifts for their families. Your time will be spent wrapping these thoughtful treasures, adding warmth and joy to each child’s giving moment.

If you’d like to bring donations of wrapping paper or gift supplies, we welcome those contributions as well.

Program: CARES - Jackson

Support CARES Center and CARES School's Good Deeds holiday wrapping experience by helping bring a little extra magic to the season. Children earn Good Deeds Dollars through the kindness they show others and use them to shop for meaningful gifts for their families. Your time will be spent wrapping these thoughtful treasures, adding warmth and joy to each child’s giving moment.

If you’d like to bring donations of wrapping paper or gift supplies, we welcome those contributions as well.

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Support Therapeutic Foster Care Families | Birthday-in-a-Box

Our Birthday-in-a-Box brings joy to a child’s special day and helps foster families create meaningful, memorable celebrations. Items can include cake mixes and icing, balloons, decorations, small gifts and birthday cards.

Canopy’s staff will distribute to Therapeutic Foster Care families. Assembled kits can be dropped off or shipped to:

Canopy Children’s Solutions

Attn: Jamie Beatty

1465 Lakeland Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

 

Program: Headquarters | Jackson, MS

Our Birthday-in-a-Box brings joy to a child’s special day and helps foster families create meaningful, memorable celebrations. Items can include cake mixes and icing, balloons, decorations, small gifts and birthday cards.

Canopy’s staff will distribute to Therapeutic Foster Care families. Assembled kits can be dropped off or shipped to:

Canopy Children’s Solutions

Attn: Jamie Beatty

1465 Lakeland Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

 

Program: Headquarters | Jackson, MS

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 39216

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Support Therapeutic Foster Care Families | Welcome Home Kit

Our Welcome Home & First Night Essentials Kit provides comfort and stability during a child’s first moments in a new foster home; offering cozy items, essentials, and uplifting encouragement for both youth and caregivers.

 

Items can include a cozy blanket, soft stuffed animal, pajamas, simple toiletries, toothbrush and toothpaste, socks, small duffel bag or suitcase, nightlight, shelf-stable snacks, comfort items (coloring book, journal, or sensory fidgets), calming activity (stress ball or small puzzle), handwritten encouragement card for caregivers.

 

Canopy’s staff will distribute to Therapeutic Foster Care families. Assembled kits can be dropped off or shipped to:

Canopy Children’s Solutions

Attn: Jamie Beatty

1465 Lakeland Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

Program: Headquarters | Jackson, MS

Our Welcome Home & First Night Essentials Kit provides comfort and stability during a child’s first moments in a new foster home; offering cozy items, essentials, and uplifting encouragement for both youth and caregivers.

 

Items can include a cozy blanket, soft stuffed animal, pajamas, simple toiletries, toothbrush and toothpaste, socks, small duffel bag or suitcase, nightlight, shelf-stable snacks, comfort items (coloring book, journal, or sensory fidgets), calming activity (stress ball or small puzzle), handwritten encouragement card for caregivers.

 

Canopy’s staff will distribute to Therapeutic Foster Care families. Assembled kits can be dropped off or shipped to:

Canopy Children’s Solutions

Attn: Jamie Beatty

1465 Lakeland Drive

Jackson, MS 39216

Program: Headquarters | Jackson, MS

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 39216

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Family Day | Photographer

Serve as the event photographer at CARES Center Family Day using our camera to capture photos of children with their families, and also take individual photos for youth whose families cannot attend, ensuring every child has a meaningful keepsake to remember the day. [Camera provided by Canopy Children's Solutions for use during the event.]

Program: CARES - Jackson

Serve as the event photographer at CARES Center Family Day using our camera to capture photos of children with their families, and also take individual photos for youth whose families cannot attend, ensuring every child has a meaningful keepsake to remember the day. [Camera provided by Canopy Children's Solutions for use during the event.]

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 13, 2025

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Family Day | Merry & Bright Photo Spot

Help create a warm and festive photo corner by assembling a balloon garland and backdrop for families and children to enjoy during CARES Center's Family Day. Volunteers are invited to bring balloons, tinsel, and any cheerful décor to help make this space shine.

Program: CARES - Jackson

Help create a warm and festive photo corner by assembling a balloon garland and backdrop for families and children to enjoy during CARES Center's Family Day. Volunteers are invited to bring balloons, tinsel, and any cheerful décor to help make this space shine.

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 13, 2025

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Family Day | Provide Desserts

Canopy's CARES Center is hosting a family day for the youth in our care. Support by providing desserts, like cupcakes, cookies, or seasonal pies!  We’re preparing to feed approximately 250 people, and your generosity will help make this family gathering feel extra special. Desserts can be dropped off on Saturday, December 13, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Welcome Center located at 402 Wesley Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202. 

Program: CARES - Jackson

Canopy's CARES Center is hosting a family day for the youth in our care. Support by providing desserts, like cupcakes, cookies, or seasonal pies!  We’re preparing to feed approximately 250 people, and your generosity will help make this family gathering feel extra special. Desserts can be dropped off on Saturday, December 13, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Welcome Center located at 402 Wesley Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202. 

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 13, 2025

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Share the Blessing of Comfort and Care with CARES Center Staff

Support our CARES Center team by providing items that offer comfort and care throughout their day. Donations such as hydration drinks, coffee bar supplies, home essentials, and other thoughtful touches help create a warm, encouraging environment. Your kindness brings a meaningful boost to their daily work.

Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm at 402 Wesley Ave. Jackson, MS 39202 or you can shop our Amazon Wish List https://a.co/274YaLK

Program: CARES - Jackson

Support our CARES Center team by providing items that offer comfort and care throughout their day. Donations such as hydration drinks, coffee bar supplies, home essentials, and other thoughtful touches help create a warm, encouraging environment. Your kindness brings a meaningful boost to their daily work.

Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm at 402 Wesley Ave. Jackson, MS 39202 or you can shop our Amazon Wish List https://a.co/274YaLK

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Edition: Wonder Wednesday at Canopy’s CARES Center

Join us for Wonder Wednesday at Canopy’s CARES Center, a day dedicated to creativity, energy, and fun! 

Volunteers will work alongside our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator to lead music, games, or unique activities that encourage the children to laugh, move, and step outside their comfort zones in a supportive, joyful environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your talents, try something new, and help the children in our care build confidence and connection through play and creativity. 

If you’d like to bring a special activity, game, or musical idea to share,please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to coordinate details. 

Let’s make Wednesday full of wonder, and a whole lot of fun! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Canopy’s CARES Center  

 


Program: CARES - Jackson

Join us for Wonder Wednesday at Canopy’s CARES Center, a day dedicated to creativity, energy, and fun! 

Volunteers will work alongside our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator to lead music, games, or unique activities that encourage the children to laugh, move, and step outside their comfort zones in a supportive, joyful environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your talents, try something new, and help the children in our care build confidence and connection through play and creativity. 

If you’d like to bring a special activity, game, or musical idea to share,please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to coordinate details. 

Let’s make Wednesday full of wonder, and a whole lot of fun! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Canopy’s CARES Center  

 


Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Share Encouragement with CARES Center Staff

Share a hopeful note or thoughtful message to brighten a staff member’s day. Sending a card, letter, or uplifting word is a simple way to remind our team how valued they are and how much their care means to the children and youth we serve.​

Mailing Address

Canopy Children's Solutions

Attn: Staff Encouragement

402 Wesley Avenue Jackson, MS 39202

Program: CARES - Jackson

Share a hopeful note or thoughtful message to brighten a staff member’s day. Sending a card, letter, or uplifting word is a simple way to remind our team how valued they are and how much their care means to the children and youth we serve.​

Mailing Address

Canopy Children's Solutions

Attn: Staff Encouragement

402 Wesley Avenue Jackson, MS 39202

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Edition: Provide a Meal for CARES Center Staff

Share hope and warmth by providing a meal for our CARES Center team. Help us show appreciation to the dedicated staff members who care for children and youth each day with a comforting, homemade or catered nourishing meal [Approximately 50 staff members].

Program: CARES - Jackson

Share hope and warmth by providing a meal for our CARES Center team. Help us show appreciation to the dedicated staff members who care for children and youth each day with a comforting, homemade or catered nourishing meal [Approximately 50 staff members].

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Special Volunteer Opportunity: Christmas Eve at Canopy's CARES Center

Help bring joy and the love of Christ to children and youth this Christmas Eve.

Volunteers are invited to spend part of Christmas Eve at Canopy's CARES Center, sharing food, fun, and fellowship with the young people who will remain on campus for the holiday.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring a yummy lunch treat, such as pizza, sandwiches, or another festive favorite to share with the group. You can also bring along games or activities to enjoy together, helping to make the day feel festive and full of connection.

This special day is an opportunity to share the love of Christ through presence, kindness, and laughter. For many of the children and youth at the Center, your visit may be a reminder that they are seen, loved, and not alone during this season of celebration.

Come be part of something meaningful this Christmas, one simple act of service can light up a child’s holiday!

Program: CARES - Jackson

Help bring joy and the love of Christ to children and youth this Christmas Eve.

Volunteers are invited to spend part of Christmas Eve at Canopy's CARES Center, sharing food, fun, and fellowship with the young people who will remain on campus for the holiday.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring a yummy lunch treat, such as pizza, sandwiches, or another festive favorite to share with the group. You can also bring along games or activities to enjoy together, helping to make the day feel festive and full of connection.

This special day is an opportunity to share the love of Christ through presence, kindness, and laughter. For many of the children and youth at the Center, your visit may be a reminder that they are seen, loved, and not alone during this season of celebration.

Come be part of something meaningful this Christmas, one simple act of service can light up a child’s holiday!

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 24, 2025

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Edition: Thoughtful Thursday at Canopy’s CARES Center

Take a moment to slow down and reflect with us during Thoughtful Thursday at Canopy’s CARES Center. 

Volunteers will help our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator guide youth through meaningful, creative activities designed to inspire reflection and connection. Projects may include making Christmas cards, creating vision boards for the new year, or other thoughtful activities that encourage self-expression and positivity. 

If you have an uplifting activity idea to share, please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to coordinate details. 

Help make Thursdays in December thoughtful, creative, and full of heart! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Canopy’s CARES Center  

Program: CARES - Jackson

Take a moment to slow down and reflect with us during Thoughtful Thursday at Canopy’s CARES Center. 

Volunteers will help our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator guide youth through meaningful, creative activities designed to inspire reflection and connection. Projects may include making Christmas cards, creating vision boards for the new year, or other thoughtful activities that encourage self-expression and positivity. 

If you have an uplifting activity idea to share, please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to coordinate details. 

Help make Thursdays in December thoughtful, creative, and full of heart! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Canopy’s CARES Center  

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Edition: Tasty Tuesday at Canopy’s CARES Center

Join us for Tasty Tuesday at Canopy’s CARES Center and help spread a little holiday cheer, one treat at a time! 

Volunteers will assist our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator in creating fun, festive snacks that are simple, low-cost, and easy for the children to make on their own once they leave CARES Center. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate the season while helping children build independence and confidence in the kitchen. 

Volunteers will assist with this activity, and if you’d like to bring a festive recipe or treat idea to share, please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to coordinate details. 

Come make the holidays a little brighter, and a lot tastier! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Program: CARES - Jackson

Join us for Tasty Tuesday at Canopy’s CARES Center and help spread a little holiday cheer, one treat at a time! 

Volunteers will assist our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator in creating fun, festive snacks that are simple, low-cost, and easy for the children to make on their own once they leave CARES Center. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate the season while helping children build independence and confidence in the kitchen. 

Volunteers will assist with this activity, and if you’d like to bring a festive recipe or treat idea to share, please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to coordinate details. 

Come make the holidays a little brighter, and a lot tastier! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Holiday Edition: Maker Monday at Canopy’s CARES Center

Get into the holiday spirit by joining us for Maker Monday at Canopy’s CARES Center! 

Volunteers will assist our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator with hands-on holiday crafts that bring joy and creativity to the children in Canopy’s care. 

Feeling crafty? If you have a holiday project or craft idea you’d like to share, we’dlove for you to bring it along! Please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to plan your project. Together, we’ll ensure we have all the supplies ready for a fun, festive day. 

Come spread some holiday cheer, one handmade creation at a time! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Canopy’s CARES Center  

Program: CARES - Jackson

Get into the holiday spirit by joining us for Maker Monday at Canopy’s CARES Center! 

Volunteers will assist our Activity and Volunteer Coordinator with hands-on holiday crafts that bring joy and creativity to the children in Canopy’s care. 

Feeling crafty? If you have a holiday project or craft idea you’d like to share, we’dlove for you to bring it along! Please email Claire Felder at claire.felder@mycanopy.org to plan your project. Together, we’ll ensure we have all the supplies ready for a fun, festive day. 

Come spread some holiday cheer, one handmade creation at a time! 


CARES Center Contact: 

Claire Felder 

claire.felder@mycanopy.org 

769.220.3436 

Activity and Volunteer Coordinator 

Canopy’s CARES Center  

Program: CARES - Jackson

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 39202

Allow Groups: No