Volunteer: Holiday Edition: Fun Friday at Canopy’s CARES CenterEnd 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 WrappingSupport 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-BoxOur 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 KitOur 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 | PhotographerServe 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 SpotHelp 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 DessertsCanopy'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 StaffSupport 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 CenterJoin 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 StaffShare 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 StaffShare 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 CenterHelp 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 CenterTake 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 CenterJoin 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 CenterGet 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 |