Needs From: United Way of Greater Charlottesville

The Back to School Bash is a community-wide event that helps students and families start the school year with the supplies, resources, and support they need. This year, we expect to prepare and distribute approximately 2,000 backpacks, along with other supplies and materials, to families during the event.

The biggest and most important part of this volunteer opportunity will be stuffing backpacks! Preparation volunteers will help us receive, sort, organize, pack, quality check, and stage supplies so everything is ready for event day. Tasks may include moving materials, sorting supplies, and preparing distribution areas.

This role may involve standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, sorting, counting, or working as part of an assembly line. We will have a variety of tasks available and will do our best to match volunteers with work that fits their ability and comfort level. When you sign up, please leave a note sharing any accessibility accommodations or needs we should be aware of so we can plan appropriately and support your participation.

Thank you for helping us prepare with care. Your time during the week makes event day possible, and we are so grateful to have you as part of this joyful community effort.

The Back to School Bash is a community-wide event that helps students and families start the school year with the supplies, resources, and support they need. This year, we expect to prepare and distribute approximately 2,000 backpacks, along with other supplies and materials, to families during the event.

Saturday set-up volunteers will help us get the event space ready before families arrive on Sunday. Tasks may include setting up tables and chairs, organizing backpack distribution areas, staging supplies, placing signs, preparing volunteer check-in areas, supporting organization/vendor table set-up, and helping make sure the event layout is welcoming, organized, and easy for families to navigate.

This role may involve standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, moving materials, or working as part of a team. We will have a variety of tasks available and will do our best to match volunteers with work that fits their ability and comfort level.

When you sign up, please leave a note sharing any accessibility accommodations or needs we should be aware of so we can plan appropriately and support your participation.

Thank you for helping us get ready with care. Your support on Saturday will make a huge difference in helping Sunday’s event run smoothly for students and families!

The Back to School Bash is a community-wide event that helps students and families start the school year with the supplies, resources, and support they need. This year, we expect to distribute approximately 2,000 backpacks, along with other supplies and materials, to families during the event.

Event day volunteers may be asked to help with family navigation, backpack and distribution, vendor support, set-up, or clean-up. We will do our best to match volunteers with roles that fit their interests, skills, and comfort level, while also making sure the event runs smoothly for families.

When you sign up, please leave a note with the following information:

We are especially grateful for volunteers to help families feel welcomed, supported, and confident as they move through the event. Whether you are greeting families, handing out backpacks, helping organizations get settled, supporting communication across languages, or helping us clean up at the end of the day, your time makes a real difference.

Thank you for being part of this joyful community effort. We are so grateful for your support and excited to work alongside you!

The Back to School Bash is a community-wide event that helps students and families start the school year with the supplies, resources, and support they need. This year, we expect to distribute approximately 2,000 backpacks, along with other supplies and materials, to families during the event.

Clean-up volunteers will help us close out the event well. This may include breaking down tables and chairs, collecting signs, gathering leftover supplies, organizing materials for storage or redistribution, removing trash, and helping make sure the event space is left clean and ready for what comes next.

This role may involve standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, or moving items. We will have a variety of tasks available and will do our best to match volunteers with work that fits their ability and comfort level. When you sign up, please leave a note sharing any accessibility accommodations or needs we should be aware of so we can plan appropriately and support your participation.

Thank you for helping us finish the day with care. Your time and effort make a huge difference, and we are so grateful to have you as part of this community effort!