Volunteer Sign Up

This volunteer sign-up form is used for all Bridges of Hope volunteer opportunities throughout the year. You are welcome to complete this form as many times as needed for different events or programs. For this submission, please only select the volunteer opportunity(ies) you are signing up for at this time.

Shannon's Spring, apply:

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Mobile Phone *

Alternative Email

(if you provided a school or organization email, please consider providing us an alternative email)

Please select the program(s) you want to sign-up for:

Sand Dollar Club
Monthly Family Workshops
Shannon's Hope Camp
Community Candlelight
Skate Night Celebration
Administrative Support

Please Note: This form is conditional, therefore once you select opportunities more information will appear.

*Some opportunities may require additional volunteer requirements, as indicated by the asterisk on the roles on the next page. All requirements will be emailed to you promptly after sign up.

Monthly Family Workshops:

Family workshops are held on a week day evening at various locations in the tri-county area. Workshops include dinner and a therapeutic activity to increase healthy coping after a death.

Select all that apply: *

*Logistics, On-Site (Holiday Workshop 12/15)
*Facilitator/Co-Facilitator (Holiday Workshop 12/15)

* FACILITATOR VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: Background Check

Sand Dollar Club:

Sand Dollar Clubs are school-based grief peer support groups offered in partnership with schools in CCSD, DD2, and BCSD. Groups are held during the school day for students at various grade levels. Volunteer facilitators receive training, curriculum guides, and all necessary supplies.

Select all that apply: *

*Club Facilitator/Co-Facilitator
Supply Delivery (from Summerville office to school)

*VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP FACILITATOR: Background Check, Darkness to Light Training (2-hour training for child sexual abuse awareness), District-specific Volunteer Application & Trainings, and Sand Dollar Club Facilitator Training

Community Candlelight: Sunday, November 15th, 2026

Community Candlelight Ceremony offers the Lowcountry a meaningful and intimate evening of remembrance. Featuring music, poetry, a brief reflection, and luminaries around the lake, this family-friendly gathering is open to all, honoring all religious and spiritual traditions. The ceremony will be Sunday, 11/15, 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Select all that apply: *

Logistics/Set Up (2:30pm - 4:45pm)
Event Support (4:45pm - 6:45pm)
Logistics/Breakdown (6:30pm - 7:15pm)

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS: LOGISTICS/SET UP Volunteers will help set up for the event, which includes unloading cars, setting up tent, chairs, tables, luminaries, and putting out directional signs. Shift will be 2:30pm - 5:00pm EVENT SUPPORT: Volunteers jobs include: parking assistance, ushers/greeters, guides to luminaries, help with check-in, seating, and hospitality. Shift will be 4:45pm-6:15pm. LOGISTICS/BREAKDOWN Volunteers will help breakdown all tables/supplies, collect luminaries, take down tent and load supplies into staff vehicles. Shift will be 6:00pm - 7:30pm No additional training required.

Skate Night Celebration: Friday December 4th 6:00-8:45pm

Select all that apply: *

*Logistics: Set Up/Check-In
*Off-Ice Activity Support
*On-Ice Support

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers will help set up for the event, which includes moving tables, decorating, putting up signs, setting up refreshments, and then helping with check-in once families start arriving. Volunteers will "float" off or on the ice, assisting families with skate rentals, tying skates, helping in the event room with activities, and handing out refreshments. ON-ICE SUPPORT will monitor skaters on the ice and assist children & families as needed. Background check required.

Administrative Volunteers

Select all that apply: *

Weekly
Monthly
Individual Event
Tabling Events

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers will help with tasks at the Summerville Office. Tasks include: prepping supplies for events and programs, data entry, help with tabling events, packing camper bags, help organizing supplies, and other tasks as necessary. TABLING EVENTS include events like CCSD First Day Fest and other opportunities for Bridges to promote our programs and offer community support. They often include an activity and are fast-paced and fun. VOLUNTEER HOURS are flexible and Claire will be in touch to work out the specifics. No additional training required.

Shannon's Hope Camp

Shannon's Hope Camp is an overnight grief camp held at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island for children ages 7-17. Workshops are held throughout the weekend, as well as other "camp" like activities.

Shannon's Hope Camp Spring, March 12-14th, 2027 (you may select more than one)

*Camp Buddy (March 12th 6:00pm- March 14th 12:00pm)
*Co-Facilitator (limited opportunities) March 14th 6:00pm- March 14th 12:00pm)
*Volunteer Care Team
*Logistics (Multiple shifts available)
*Bus Chaperone
Camp Prep (week of 3/8)

*Logistics (Multiple shifts available)

Friday (3/12) 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday (3/13) 9:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday (3/13) 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday (3/14) 8:00am - 12:00pm

*VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITATORS:

Facilitators co-lead our Stepping Stones Grief Support Programs. They create safe & fun environments for children & teens to feel comfortable to connect, share & grow with others. All sessions are curriculum-based & age developmentally appropriate. Bridges provides facilitators with the needed training, curriculum, supplies & snacks for all activities. A professional background or training in counseling, social work, or grief support is required to be a lead facilitator. Spaces are limited.

Background Check
Darkness to Light Training (2-hour online training for child sexual abuse awareness)
Meetings with Lauren Clarke for curriculum development
Camp orientation on Friday, 3/12
Lead facilitators must have attended at least one camp previously.

*Volunteer Requirements for Camp Buddies:

Camp Buddies are individuals who love working with children & are passionate about supporting a child through challenging times. Camp Buddies help children navigate camp by attending workshops & providing emotional support by listening, modeling, and sharing as appropriate. Camp Buddies walk alongside their camper for an unforgettable weekend at the beach.

Background Check
Darkness to Light Training (2-hour online training for child sexual abuse awareness)
Meet & greet with Claire Zurheide
2-hour New Volunteer Training (held on Zoom)
Friday Night Training (3/12)

*REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEER CARE TEAM:

This is a new role created to support our Camp Buddy volunteers during camp. Each camper is paired with a Buddy for the entirety of camp. The Volunteer Care Team will be there to give the Buddies a time to rest and rejuvenate during the afternoon/evening on Saturday by taking over for the Camp Buddy and supporting the camper for a period of time.

Background Check
Darkness to Light Training (2-hour online training for child sexual abuse awareness)
Meet & greet with Claire Zurheide
2-hour New Volunteer Training (held on Zoom)

Volunteer Requirements for Bus Chaperones:

Bus chaperones are the first volunteers some of the campers will meet on Saturday morning. Chaperones will arrive at 7:30am, sign all bus riders in, distribute name tags, collect any medications, and ensure the safety of all riders on the bus both to and from camp. After camp they will check-in all bus riders from camp and make sure their guardians pick them up in North Charleston.

Background Check
Darkness to Light Training (2-hour online training for child sexual abuse awareness)
Ideally are a camp buddy or willing to commit to the full weekend of camp logistical help from Saturday morning through Sunday.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS FOR LOGISTICS VOLUNTEERS:

Logistical volunteers help ensure events & programs run smoothly & without a hitch by assisting with the setup and breakdown of events, as well as, tasks related to registration and administration. While our logistical volunteers do not directly support the children & teens, their commitment & dedication is vital to ensure that our program is a success.

Background Check for Saturday & Sunday shifts.

Volunteer Requirements for Camp Prep:

Volunteers will help the Bridges staff prep & pack materials for groups, stuff camper bags, and offer other support to the staff as needed. Bonus points to anyone who is willing to help pack the U-Haul on Thursday (3/11)!

No training required

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