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Back-to-School Supply Resource Kits

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  • Details

    Start Date:
    June 12, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
    End Date:
    August 31, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+

    Description

    Back-to-School Supply Kit Volunteer Opportunity

    Positive academic experiences are essential to building confidence and unlocking the potential of children in our community. You can help create these opportunities by assembling much-needed school supply kits for students in need!

    How You Can Help

    • Purchase items from the materials list below or
    • Organize a school or workplace supply drive
    • All donated items must be new

    Volunteer Hours

    • Earn 2 community service hours per completed kit or item purchased from our Amazon wish list
    • Each kit must include:
      • A minimum of 5 items
      • A book bag
    • No limit to the number of hours you can earn!

    Amazon Wish List:

    https://a.co/00h8fItm

    Drop-Off & Mailing Information

    Children’s Home Society of Florida

    Attn: Julie Young

    3335 Forest Hill Blvd

    West Palm Beach, FL 33406

    Drop-off hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (no holidays)

    Important Steps to Receive Volunteer Hours

    1. Create a profile:
    2. chsfl.volunteerhub.com
    3. Register under: “Back to School Resource Kits”
    4. Once completed, record your donation:
    5. https://chsfl.org/chs-gifts/
    6. Submit proof of mailing or delivery for verification

    Questions? Contact: Julie.Young@chsfl.org

    Elementary School Kit Items

    • 1” 3-ring binder
    • Pens
    • Blunt tip scissors
    • Composition book
    • #2 pencils
    • Erasers
    • Glue sticks
    • Highlighters
    • Colored pencils
    • Crayons
    • Washable markers
    • Wide-ruled paper (2 packs)
    • 2-pocket folders with prongs
    • Basic calculator
    • Headphones
    • 2 spiral notebooks (wide ruled, 70ct)
    • Dry erase marker
    • Pencil box

    Middle/High School Kit Items

    • 2” 3-ring binder
    • Dividers
    • Pens
    • 2 college-ruled notebooks
    • Mechanical pencils
    • Erasers
    • Flash drive
    • Highlighters
    • Earbuds
    • Pencil pouch
    • College-ruled paper (2 packs)
    • 2-pocket folders with prongs
    • Index cards
    • Ruler
    • Scientific/graphing calculator

    About Children’s Home Society of Florida

    Founded in 1902, CHS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and families overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We believe in the strength of every child and work every day to support their success.

    Great opportunity for students, families, and busy adults, no age requirement!

    Please share with anyone needing volunteer hours.

    CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, REGISTRATION #CH180, IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Consumer-Services. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    3335 Forest Hill Blvd, Palm Springs, FL 33406, USA

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