Volunteer
Volunteer to Make a Difference: End Hygiene Poverty
At Justice Necessary, we believe everyone can help break down barriers and build dignity, confidence, and stronger communities. Volunteering with us means making a real difference—whether you’re packing hygiene kits, organizing drives, or helping with logistics, your efforts directly support students, families, and neighbors in need.
Explore our volunteer opportunities below and become a part of our mission to make a difference today because access to hygiene just is necessary!
We have ongoing opportunities for volunteers. The information provided below outlines our volunteer roles, as well as upcoming volunteer events. Contact us at volunteer@justicenecessary.org with any questions!
Why Volunteer?

Make a Difference Locally
Make a difference in your community by supporting your neighbors with essential hygiene products

Drive Systemic Change
Help create lasting change by supporting policies and programs that tackle the root causes of hygiene poverty.

Raise Awareness
Spread the word about hygiene poverty in your community.
Make a Difference Locally
Make a difference in your community by supporting your neighbors with essential hygiene products
Drive Systemic Change
Help create lasting change by supporting policies and programs that tackle the root causes of hygiene poverty.
Raise Awareness
Spread the word about hygiene poverty in your community.
Connect With Others
Join a community of people dedicated to making the world better.
Support Education
Empower students to attend school with confidence and dignity, free from the barriers caused by hygiene poverty.
What We Provide
- Training and resources to help you make an impact.
- Tools to spread awareness and advocate effectively.
- Ongoing support and recognition for your efforts.
Volunteer Spotlight
At Justice Necessary, we’re committed to ensuring our volunteers have a fantastic experience as they give back to their communities. Whether leading large-scale initiatives or tackling DIY projects, I’m here to support you every step of the way. 2024 was an incredible year of success, engaging passionate volunteers across the state. Together, we made a real difference—and 2025 promises to be even more impactful! I’m excited to work alongside you in this necessary work. I look forward to continuing our work with our incredible volunteers and partnering with you on this journey toward meaningful change!
Heather Distad
Ways to Volunteer
Be a Community Connector
Help us continue this necessary work by connecting us with local pantries and/or schools. You can play an integral role in sharing our marketing resources and raising awareness about what Justice Necessary can offer.
Attend Our Events
Join us for our packing parties, partner events, and more! We will email you when events are coming up and post them on our event calendar below.
Organize Hygiene Drives
Collect essential products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, and menstrual products to distribute in schools, shelters, and community centers.
Host a DIY Packing Party
Do you have a group of friends that are excited to give back? Does your office want to complete a service project together? You can host a DIY packing party, providing period products or hygiene kits to your community. Justice Necessary will support you along the way!
Become a Champion Ambassador
Want to take volunteering to the next level? Join our team as an Ambassador! Ambassadors work closely with Justice Necessary to represent the mission, right in your community. Ambassadors table at local events, assist with area volunteer initiatives and help us elevate the work ahead. We will be actively recruiting Ambassadors in 2025.
Upcoming Volunteer Events
Check out the calendar below to explore Justice Necessary or partner volunteer opportunities!
Calendar of Events
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📆 Poverty in America Awareness Month
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3 events,
🦷 National Children’s Dental Month
📆 Black History Month
✡️ Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month
3 events,
🦷 National Children’s Dental Month
📆 Black History Month
✡️ Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month
3 events,
🦷 National Children’s Dental Month
📆 Black History Month
✡️ Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month
4 events,
🧡 Barefoot PR Open House
🧡 Barefoot PR Open House
Is your nonprofit looking for pro bono support in 2025? Are you curious what a partnership with a PR and Design agency might look like? Join Barefoot PR’s Co-Founders, Cori […]
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4 events,
🦷 National Children’s Dental Month
📆 Black History Month
✡️ Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month
💖 Random Act of Kindness Week
3 events,
🦷 National Children’s Dental Month
📆 Black History Month
✡️ Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month
1 event,
🧦 Aurora PD Community Event – Rock It, Sock It
🧦 Aurora PD Community Event – Rock It, Sock It
Justice Necessary will provide the products to the Aurora Community Police Department. They will be making 3,000 hygiene kits and JN will provide 50% (1,500) one-month bags.
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