Why volunteer
Use the skills you already have to help a child feel seen, supported, and encouraged.
Volunteer
Volunteer with us
Down 7 Up 8 runs on people who show up - tutors, mentors, event helpers, caregivers, planners, fundraisers, and community volunteers.
Choose a role
Event volunteer
Help plan, set up, run, and clean up Down 7 Up 8 events.
Good fit if you are organized and can follow an event lead.
Apply as event volunteerNanny / Manny Brigade
Support children during programs, outreach, and community events.
Good fit if you are patient and comfortable in active group settings.
Apply for the brigadeTutor / Mentor
Provide academic help or consistent mentorship.
Good fit if you can commit to steady, consistent support.
Apply as tutor or mentorHow volunteer opportunities work
When an opportunity arises, the team emails interested volunteers with details. Available volunteers reply, and the team shares role-specific instructions, training, and what to expect on event day.
Common volunteer areas
Volunteers may help at any Down 7 Up 8 event, Holiday Hearts, virtual tutoring, Teach Me How, Boys to Men/Princess for a Day Together as One, the event planning team, the fundraising team, and other support roles.
Volunteer application
Tell us which roles fit your skills, availability, and comfort level.
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