Answers to
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Beautiful Day Foundation thanks you for your interest and commitment in
volunteering to fulfill our mission. Please read through the volunteer agreement
statements listed below as part of the important policies, practices and procedures set
forth by the foundation.
You are an official Birthday Party volunteer - now what?
Here are some helpful tips to assist you in navigating parties.
Dress Code
Wear your Beautiful Day t-shirt (black or white). We suggest jeans and tennis
shoes/sneakers. Wearing Beautiful Day logo makes volunteers easily
recognizable to staff and students and elevates the celebration!
Social Media Posting and Pictures
● Personal posting on social media from Beautiful Day parties is not allowed. We
follow strict rules with partnerships with schools and privacy laws.
● Photos of students in school and at parties are not allowed in compliance with
privacy laws.
Conduct
Volunteers are asked to follow all school and district practices and policies for
safety and conduct while attending parties.
Communicate with your liaison.
Use GroupMe to RSVP to events. Remember you can show up for a few minutes or the
entire time. Your liaison is available to answer all other questions or address concerns
and you should be provided his/her contact number.
Keep conversations light and fun at the parties.
Table topic cards are often provided as starters to help get conversations started with
kids. It’s also great to have some questions you can ask any kid:
● If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why?
● If you could have one dessert for the rest of your life, what would it be?
● If you had to wear only one color every day for the rest of your life, what would
you choose?
● Do you feel older?
● What is your favorite subject in school?
Reinforce positive character traits and attributes such as kindness, leadership, good
manners rather than physical appearance, clothing or hair styles to avoid disparities
among peers. Our goal is that every child at the birthday table has a positive interaction
with a volunteer.
It may be natural to ask questions like, “What will you do for your birthday party?” or
“What will you get for your birthday?” Many children will not be celebrated at home or
with family or friends for various reasons so MAKE THIS THE PARTY. Celebrate them
well at the birthday table that day.
We know that sometimes children need to talk about things that are on their minds. If
so, we are happy you are there to encourage them and provide a listening ear. We ask
that you do not purposely bring up controversial, personal, or heavy topics, or
former/current familial relations.
The Party
Setting the table with fun plates, napkins, birthday cards, bracelets, and drinks before
kids arrive is an important task. Birthday card signing is usually an ongoing task and
even if cards are signed by others – add your name! Kids will ask. There will be pizza to
hand out, trash to collect, birthday songs to sing, and laughter. Then you get to do it all
over again for the next lunch!
SMILE. HAVE FUN. BE BLESSED. INVITE OTHERS.
You are an official Kindred Community volunteer - now what?
Here are some helpful tips to assist you in navigating parties.
Dress Code
Wear business casual and comfortable shoes. You will be given an apron at the
event to make all volunteers easily recognizable for the event.
Conduct
Volunteers are asked to follow all church or host venue practices and policies for
safety and conduct while attending Kindred Community events.
Communicate with your liaison.
Use GroupMe to RSVP to KC events and get relevant information.
Check in at the volunteer room.
Upon arrival check in at the volunteer room and get an apron. You may receive a table
assignment at this time or be assigned with another volunteer.
Guests Arrive.
As the ladies arrive, help find them seats. Begin filling glasses with drinks and making
the ladies feel comfortable and welcome. They will be ready to chat and visit and fill the
room with fellowship. Be part of it.
An act of service.
Our goal for every Kindred Community event is for each guest to feel seen, loved, and
celebrated on this specific evening. Often a widow will need to talk about something on
her heart or mind. We want to be the encouragement or listening ear for her at that
exact moment.
The dinner.
Prior to the dinner, the volunteers quickly go back to the volunteer room for a prayer
circle. The church host will bless the meal with the guest during this time. The host
church or venue will have the dinner prepared and volunteers will serve tables in an
organized way as soon as it is ready when we come out of the prayer.
The agenda.
There is an agenda for every event. After the meal, volunteers collect trash and move to
the perimeter of the room for the program still keeping a watchful eye on the needs of
our guests.
After the event, volunteers return their aprons to the volunteer room and assist with
clean up as needed.
SMILE. HAVE FUN. BE BLESSED. INVITE OTHERS.
Volunteers must by 18 or older to apply online. If you are under 18, please talk with your school sponsor.