DIY Volunteer Project - Activity Kits

DIY Volunteer Project - Activity Kits

DROP OFF DATES:

Thursday, April 7, 2022   11:00am – 2:00pm

Thursday, April 21, 2022   1:00pm – 4:00pm  

Thursday, May 5, 2022    11:00am – 2:00pm

IMPACT:  RBHA serves nearly 13,000 individuals – children and adults – every year.  Approximately 30% of those we serve have no Medicaid, insurance, or means to pay for services.  We do not turn people away based on their inability to pay. 

For many children, the COVID-19 Public Health Pandemic has resulted in isolation from friends and family members and a break in regular routines and schedules.  Routines and schedules are important for all children, but especially for children dealing with mental health and behavioral issues. 

For adults, particularly for those with mental health and substance use disorders, the same consequences of COVID are also prevalent.  While we continue to provide residential treatment options for adults, the routines have been altered and residents are physically separated to ensure safety for both residents and staff.

The DIY Volunteer ACTIVITY KITS allow for creative expression and time management during isolated periods.

The DIY Volunteer Activity Kits will be distributed to children and adults receiving services through several programs at RBHA:

• Children’s Mental Health Programs
• Men’s Residential Treatment Center (MRTC)
• Women’s Residential Treatment Center (WRTC)
• Crisis Stabilization Unit

The mission of Richmond Behavioral Health is to promote health, wellness, and recovery for the individuals and communities we serve.  We envision an inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Supplies

       For all:

• 3 one gallon ziploc bags
• 3 Notecards – handmade

For:

Step One:

• Purchase and/or collect your supplies.Please choose 3-4 items from the lists (you choose which age group(s) to create kits for) for each kit. We ask DIY volunteers to donate a minimum of 3 Activity Kits. Contributions over the minimum amount are welcomed, but we will not be able to document more than 3 service hours for any DIY project.
  • Supplies are available at most dollar stores, Walmart, Amazon.

Step Two:

• Place one of each item in each of the 3 ziploc bags.Please label the bags by age group.
• Write an encouraging message on each notecard to include in the bags.

Step Three:

• Drop off your project at Richmond Behavioral Health Offices on:

Thursday, April 7, 2022             11am – 2pm

Thursday, April 21, 2022           1pm – 4pm  

Thursday, May 5, 2022             11am – 2pm

• We are located at 107 S. 5^th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.  We will be set up outside to receive Activity Kit Donations.  If it’s raining, we’ll be set up just inside the garage beside the front doors. CONTACTLESS DROP OFF!

Step Four:

• Sharing your time and resources is a great gift to others.We hope that through your giving, you receive something beneficial in return – the feeling of doing good for someone in need and knowing you have had a direct, positive impact in someone’s life. Talking through the purpose of the project as you complete it is a great way for all involved to gain a connection to those being served through your generosity.Here are some questions to help guide conversation:
  • How will this project help someone in need?
  • What do we know about the importance of building a community made to help each other?
  • Did our feelings about the recipients of this project change as we completed the project?
  • What worked well about this project?
  • What else can we do now?Are there other ways we can help?

  Step Five:

• Like DIY projects?Check out our Facebook event page www.facebook.com/rbhfrva/eventsfor more opportunities to be involved.
• Share your experience on your Facebook (tag RBHFoundation) or Instagram page #rbha.We love sharing the work of our volunteers!

• Want to learn more about Richmond Behavioral Health and the work we do in the community?Please visit www.rbha.org and join our mailing list to receive updates and information on more ways to be involved.

Hands On Greater Richmond link to sign up: https://www.handsonrva.org/opportunity/a0C5c00000KtvRAEAZ

*While pre-registering is not required, it does help us to plan and manage volunteer participation.

Prefer to make a purchase?  Visit our Amazon Smile Wish List and send items directly to Richmond Behavioral Health c/o Carolyn Seaman, 107 S. 5^th St., Richmond, VA  23219: https://a.co/ehGyGGw