Project Sunshine
What is Project Sunshine?
Project Sunshine is passionate about kids and big fans of fun and making every day and every smile count. We achieve this goal through various activities, all with the purpose of bringing joy to those who truly need it. We put together "Sending Sunshine" kits with supplies, toys, arts, and crafts for children to use while staying in pediatric hospitals around the country. We also partner directly with hospitals to be able to visit pediatric patients and interact with them in person, playing games, making arts and crafts, or anything to possibly help brighten their day. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Project Sunshine has integrated "Teleplay" programming into their mission which allows volunteers to connect with pediatric patients from any one of Project Sunshine's many national hospital partners to play trivia and games via Zoom. Volunteers will be able to help with any number of these activities, lifting an underserved population that truly needs joy, laughter, and light in some of their darkest times.
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How do I get involved?
UPCOMING EVENT - JUNE 15th
Come volunteer at the Brades' Place in Orem, on June 15th, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Step 1:
Complete our mandatory training for volunteers by emailing us at projectsunshine@byu.edu for more information.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Description: Volunteers will participate in various activities to help kids in pediatric hospitals. They also make kits and send letters to kids needing love and hope.
Volunteer Commitment: More details to come.
Step 1:
To get involved, reach out to the student leadership at projectsunshine@byu.edu!
Step 2:
Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with this program.
BECOME A LEADER
Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Executive Director and Program Director. A program only has one Executive Director, but multiple program directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our section called Be a Leader!
Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour weekly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.
Apply to become a leader by completing one of the applications below (if there are no applications, then this program is not accepting leaders at this time):
