Give the gift of play
Each year in the United States, over 3 million children are hospitalized. 30% of chronically ill kids face academic disruption, missing key instruction and vital social interactions. Project Sunshine brings healing play to these children with medical needs, creating opportunities for much-needed mental stimulation, distraction, and creative fun.
Volunteer and make a difference
Contribute to Project Sunshine and make a positive impact in the lives of children and families in need. Volunteer with your company or your family and friends, or you can donate to support our work.
Volunteer Opportunity
Family and friends
Our volunteer opportunities are perfect for families who want to make a difference. You can also gather with a group of friends to support Project Sunshine at your own time and place. Learn more about how you can get involved.
Volunteer Opportunity
Corporate Engagement
Our corporate engagement opportunities are perfect for your employees to give back while promoting collaboration and team-building.
Whether employees are at home or in the office, Project Sunshine has opportunities for your team to engage in meaningful service projects that will deliver joy to children in hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.
Volunteer Opportunity
Community volunteer
Community volunteers provide critical support to pediatric patients and their families, give back to their communities, broaden their networks, and connect with compassionate volunteers. They belong to local chapters of passionate individuals, 18 years and older, dedicated to Project Sunshine's mission.
Volunteer Opportunity
College Volunteer
With over 70 active college chapters nationwide, Project Sunshine offers college students the perfect opportunity to develop their leadership skills, engage in service opportunities, and spread awareness about our cause. By volunteering with us, you not only contribute to the community but also gain valuable experience that will benefit you throughout your academic and professional journey.
Give the Gift of Play
If you are passionate about making a difference but unable to volunteer your time, you can still support Project Sunshine by donating. Your generous donations will help provide essential resources and support to children facing medical challenges.
Bring our play-based programs to your patients
We support the child life specialists, healthcare professionals, and nonprofit staff in their work to provide psychological, social, and emotional support for pediatric patients and families.
Program Partnership Opportunity
For Hospitals and Medical Facility Partners
Project Sunshine supports the work of child life specialists and other medical professionals in their work of providing psychological, social and emotional support to pediatric patients and families. We design and facilitate developmentally appropriate and adaptive programming in a range of settings within the hospital and outpatient medical facilities.
About Project Sunshine
Our Mission
To deliver the healing power of play to children with medical needs through passionate and dedicated volunteers.
For over 20 years, Project Sunshine volunteers have brought joy and play directly to children with medical needs through our network of hospitals and medical facility partners across the country.
