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Speed Volunteer Activities: How to Guide & Ideas415226576200000Feminine Hygiene Kits – Option #1 Items Needed Per Bag: 1 Sandwich Size Ziploc Bag4 Tampons (regular or pocket size)2-4 Pads (depending on size/thickness)Craft Paper Scissors Markers*To figure out how many of each item to purchase depends on the number of kits you would like to make. For example for 10 kits you would need about 40 tampons and 20-40 pads. The number of boxes of each item depends on what size and kind you get, many places offer bulk packages of each. These kits can also be customized depending on how much money you would like to spend on each bag, adding less or more of each item. Instructions:Take one sandwich sized Ziploc bag and place 2 -4 pads (depending of what type you get – overnight ones will be thicker and take up more space, daily one will be thinner and take up less space so you can fit more in) in it.Then take 4 tampons and place them in the bag. (Putting the tampons vertically and to one of the sides of the bag instead of laying it diagonally across the bag works best to make sure they fit and take up less space).Now take your craft paper and scissors and make small squares to write empowering, supportive, and positive notes on for the women that will receive these kits. Squeeze out all of the excess air in the bags and then place the completed bag in a box or paper bag to be used for easy drop off. Repeat steps 1-4 for however many kits you would like to create. Feminine Hygiene Kits – Option #2Items Needed Per Bag: 1 Sandwich size Ziploc bag 3 Panty liners (small pocket size pads) – make sure to purchase the ones that are individually wrapped2 Tampons (regular or pocket size) 1 Mini Body Wash1 Mini Deodorant 1 Pair of Women’s Socks – must be new*To figure out how many of each item to purchase depends on the number of kits you would like to make. Just take the number of each item and multiply it by how many bags/kits you would like to make to get the total number for each item.**Customize your bags: This bag can be customized with the items you put in it depending on how much you would like to spend on each bag. Feel free to add more or less to the bag or add additional items. Ideas for additional items include: to-go feminine wipes, to-go hand wipes, mini toothpaste and toothbrush, mini shampoo and conditioner or a 2 in 1 hair wash, etc.Instructions: Take 1 sandwich sized Ziploc bag and place 3 panty liners in it. Then take 2 tampons and put them in the bag. (Putting the tampons vertically and to one of the sides of the bag instead of laying it diagonally across the bag works best to make sure they fit and take up less space).Take 1 pair of women’s socks and add it to the bag. Take 1 mini body wash, mini deodorant, and any other small items you decided to buy and place them in the bag. Squeeze out all of the excess air in the bags and then place the completed bag in a box or paper bag to be used for easy drop off. Repeat steps 1-5 for however many kits you would like to create. Laundry Kits Items Needed: 1 Quart Size Ziploc bag5-10 Tide Pods5-10 Dryer SheetsQuarters (optional) *To figure out how many of each item to purchase depends on the number of kits you would like to make. Just take the number of each item and multiply it by how many bags/kits you would like to make to get the total number for each item.**Bag can be customized depending on how much you would like to spend on each kit. Some ideas for additional items are: tide to go stick, to-go/travel Shout Wipes, to-go/travel bleach packet, individual liquid detergent packets, etc. Instructions: Take 1 quart sized Ziploc bag and add anywhere from 5-10 dryer sheets to it. Then add the equivalent amount of Tide Pods (5-10). Then add quarters to the bag to be used at the laundry mat or at an emergency shelter (laundry is not always free at shelters) – feel free to add whatever amount you would like. Squeeze out all of the excess air in the bags and then place the completed bag in a box or paper bag to be used for easy drop off. Repeat steps 1-4 for however many kits you would like to create. righttop00Kid Snack Packs Items Needed Per Pack:1 Brown Paper Lunch Bag2 Fruit Snacks2 Granola Bars1 Apple Sauce Cup1 Mini Water or Juice Box1 Mini bag of Gold Fish (individual packets) 1 Plastic Spoon*To figure out how many of each item to purchase depends on the number of kits you would like to make. Just take the number of each item and multiply it by how many bags/kits you would like to make to get the total number for each item needed.**Bag can be customized depending on how much you would like to spend on each kit. Some ideas for additional items are: individual pack of crackers, individually wrapped fruit leathers, individual bag of mini pretzels, individual mini cereal boxes, mini Slim Jim sticks, cracker and cheese dip pack, to-go Jif peanut butter packs, to-go pack of hand wipes, etc. Just make sure all items or nonperishable foods. Instructions: Take 1 brown paper lunch bag and place 2 fruit snacks, 2 granola bars, 1 applesauce cup, 1 mini bag of gold fish, and 1 mini water bottle or juice box in the bag. Then add 1 plastic spoon or any other utensils to the bag to accommodate for all scenarios and to make it portable. Fold the top of the bag over horizontally twice to close the bag and place the completed bag in a box for easy drop off. Repeat steps 1-3 for how every many packs you are creating. 4572000594360000Outreach Kits – Option #1 Items Needed Per Kit: 1 Re-useable Plastic Water bottle with Twist Top (See photo for example) – the dollar store and Amazon have many options1 Pair of New Unisex White Socks1 Mini Roll on Deodorant 1 Mini Body Wash1 Mini Mouthwash 1 Printed Copy of Local Resources (optional)*Please note that this kit can be customized and changed as you see fit and depending on how much you want to spend on each kit/shove in the water bottle. Some ideas for additional items include: mini floss, Band-Aids, hand sanitizer, chapstick, mini travel toothbrush, mini toothpaste, rain poncho, etc. Instructions: Take 1 plastic re-usable water bottle and place 1 pair of new unisex white socks in it. Rolling them first helps them to fit in the top of the water bottle opening. Then place 1 mini deodorant, 1 body wash, and 1 mini mouthwash inside the water bottle. Place any additional items in it at this time as well. Take a printed copy of local resources and fold it into fourths, then squeeze into the water bottle. Place completed water bottles in a re-useable bag, paper bag or box for easy drop off. Repeat steps 1-3 for as many kits you would like to create. Outreach Kits – Option #2 Items Needed Per Kit:1 Gallon Size Ziploc Bag2 Protein Bars2 Mini Slim Jim Sticks1 Plastic Water Bottle1 Mini Deodorant 1 Mini Toothbrush and Toothpaste Set1 Mini Body Wash 1 Pair of New Unisex White SocksCraft Paper ScissorsMarkers *Please note that this kit can be customized and changed as you see fit and depending on how much you want to spend on each kit. Feel free to take items away or add more. Some ideas for additional items include: to-go Jif peanut butter packets/tubs, mini bag of pretzels or crackers, fruit cup, mini floss, Band-Aids, hand sanitizer, tissues, wet wipes, gum, ChapStick, plastic utensils, etc. Instructions: Take 1 one gallon Ziploc bag and place 1 plastic water bottle in it. Put this towards one of the sides of the bags instead of in the middle of the bag to make space for the other items. Next, take all the additional items you are wanting to add to the kit and place them in the bag going from largest item to smallest to help them all fit. Take some craft paper and cut it into small squares. Take 1 square and write an encouraging and positive note with markers on it. Squeeze out any excess air in the bag and place the completed bag in a paper bag or box for easy drop off. Repeat steps 1-4 for however many kits you are creating. righttop00Easy No-Sew Recycled T-shirt Tote Items Needed Per Tote: T-shirt – any size, new or gently used and cleanScissors Instructions: Take your t-shirt and follow these easy steps for how to create a new-sew recycled t-shirt tote: Repeat step one for however many totes you would like to create. 32004003429000Making Cloth Masks – With Hair Ties Items Needed Per Mask: 1 - 100% Cotton Scrap Fabric (12 X 18 in)2 Hair Tie Elastics or Shoe LacesBasic Sewing MachineInstructions: Please visit an easy tutorial of how to make a cloth facemask for beginners.Repeat process for however many masks you would like to create. 3429000674370000Making Cloth Masks – With Elastic Items Needed Per Mask: 1 - 9 x 6 inch Color A1 - 9 x 6 inch Color B2 pieces of elastic 6.5-7 inches each.Polyester coordinating threadSewing MachineIron and Ironing Board Seam Ripper Clover ClipsCutting ToolsInstructions: Please visit for easy steps for how to make a cloth mask with elastic. Repeat process for however many masks you would like to create.3657600171450000Making a Cloth Mask – With Adjustable Ties and Filter Pocket Items Needed Per Mask: 1 - 100% Cotton 9″ x 5″ Piece of Fabric = Front layer1 - 100% Cotton 11″ x 5″ = Back Pocket Layer2 – 44” X 2” Fabric Strips = TiesBasic Sewing MachineInstructions: Please visit for easy steps to creating a mask with a filter pocket and adjustable ties. Repeat process for however many masks you would like to create. 4229100537210000Making a Nurse Headband With Buttons Pattern – to attach mask to Items Needed Per Mask:Cotton Fabric - Preached1/2″ ElasticTwo Buttons –?1/2″ to 1″ in diameterPattern Pieces - download via the link below Safety Pins or Sewing PinsSewing ClipsSewing NeedleThread (color of your choice)Fabric Scissors or Sharp Regular ScissorsBasic Sewing MachineInstructions: Download the headband pattern at please visit for easy steps to creating a headband with buttons to attach a mask to. Repeat process for however many headbands you would like to create. ................
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