Group Opportunities

Run A Collection Drive | Host A VOLUNTEER Event | Group volunteering at coh

Thank you for your interest in organizing a collection drive or volunteer event benefiting Circle of Hope! The information below will help you get started organizing your collection drive or volunteer event, but please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly for support; we are happy to answer your questions or provide further guidance. Fill out this form and we will contact you to help you get started!

Organize a collection drive to collect donations like new socks, underwear, toiletries, or the contents of our Welcome Baby Bags, Dignity Bags, Get Set packages, Period Pouches, or Emergency Clothing Kits. Collect these new items from your friends, family, colleagues, classmates, or members of your community group.

For more information about running a collection drive, including FAQ and lists of kit contents, please view our Collection Drive Guide.

When your collection drive is complete, drop them off at Circle of Hope at 1329 Highland Ave. Suite 3, Needham, MA!

Together with your friends, classmates, colleagues, or members of your community group, gather and assemble the contents of Circle of Hope’s Welcome Baby Bags, Dignity Bags, Get Set packages, Period Pouches, or Emergency Clothing Kits. When you have finished assembling your kits or packages, drop them off at Circle of Hope at 1329 Highland Ave. Suite 3, Needham, MA. View our Collection Drive Guide for more information about each kit.

• Welcome Baby Bags - These backpack-style diaper bags are filled with 2 newborn sleepers, 3 newborn onesies, 2 face cloths, 1 towel, 1 baby wash, 1 diaper cream, 3 pairs of newborn socks, 1 crib blanket, 1 receiving blanket, 1 hat, 1-2 bottles, 1 pack of wipes, 1 bib, and 1 card with a message of support.

• Dignity Bags - These white paper bags are filled with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, 1 pair of new socks, 1 package of pads (optional).

• Get Set Packages - A “Welcome to the Dorm” package contains a new twin XL bedding set, mattress cover, new towel set, bathroom caddy, and laundry bag. A “Dress for College Life” package contains 2 pairs of new jeans, 2 new T-shirts (short or long sleeved), 1 new sweatshirt, 1 package of new socks, and 1 package of new underwear.

• Period Pouches - These hygiene kits include essentials for menstrual health and dignity, including pads, tampons, and liners.

• Emergency Clothing Kits - Each emergency clothing kit contains new clothing for an adult in one size (S, M, L, XL, 2XL): 2 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of underwear, 2 T-shirts (short or long sleeved), 1 pair of sweatpants, 1 sweatshirt. We prefer neutral- colored reusable bags. Please be sure to label your kits by size!

Circle of Hope welcomes individuals, families, and groups to sign up for a one-time volunteer shift at our donation center on the first Thursday of every month from 3-5 pm. Thursday volunteers will help sort, bag, and organize donations, assemble donation kits, and assist with inventory and organization at our donation center.

All volunteers must be age 12+ and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. 

The next Thursday volunteer day will be May 2, 2024 and will involve heavy lifting, assembling shelves, and climbing up and down stairs. If this is a good fit for you, please sign up using the form below!