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!
Events
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Want to make a difference? Join Justice Necessary every Friday between 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for drop-in volunteer days! Come by our warehouse at 6452 Fig Street, Unit F […] |
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🗓️ Menstrual Product Grant Application Deadline
Applications must be completed and submitted no later than March 2, 2026 at midnight. For the 2026–2027 school year, the Justice Necessary Menstrual Grant will provide selected, eligible schools with […] |
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🎉 Hygiene Drive and Packing Party
A Colorado company is celebrating Global Volunteer Month by collecting hygiene products for Justice Necessary throughout the month. This will be followed by a large period packing party to provide […] |
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🫧 LoDo Towers Hygiene Drive
LoDo Towers is partnering with Justice Necessary in holding a hygiene drive for the month of March to support local Colordans with basic hygiene essentials they need, as SNAP and […] |
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🍎 Junior League Done in a Day
Justice Necessary is excited to partner with the Junior League of Denver through their Done in a Day service project, where we’ll be packing hygiene supplies to support local schools […] |
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💗Junior League Tour
Members of Junior League Denver will be visiting Justice Necessary for a tour to learn more about the work Justice Necessary does about period poverty, diaper need, and hygiene poverty […] |
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🎉 Western Arvada Women’s Packing Party (Private Party)
The Women of Western Arvada Volunteer Group will be packing period kits to support local Colorado students. In addition to assembling kits, the group also organized a hygiene drive to […] |
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Looking for a small way to have a big impact? Help us pack hygiene kits for families throughout Colorado. We’re […] |
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💫 Friends Coming Together to Support Justice Necessary
A group of friends have asked if they can host a packing party focused on assembling essential menstrual kits for students in the surrounding area. Interested in hosting a packing […] |
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Whether you’ve volunteered with us before or you’re looking to get involved for the first time, we need your help! […] |
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Justice Necessary is dedicated to supporting Colorado families by making sure hygiene essentials are accessible to those who need them […] |
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Justice Necessary is excited to partner with the Junior League of Denver on a Done in a Day service project, […] |
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