JOIN OUR CHF TEAM

Every Act of Service Creates Hope

The Casting Hope Foundation is built on one simple belief: no one who dedicates their life to serving others should have to face life’s challenges alone.

Whether you have an hour each month or want to become deeply involved in our mission, there is a place for you on our team.

From supporting first responder families to offering peer connection, every volunteer helps us create hope, healing, and community.

VOLUNTEER

Casting Hope Closet

Help Deliver Practical Support

The Casting Hope Closet provides essential household items to first responders, military members, veterans, and their families during times of transition or unexpected hardship.

Volunteers help us collect, organize, and deliver donated items such as:

Furniture
Household goods
Kitchen essentials
Baby items, diapers, and wipes
School supplies
Clothing
Small appliances
Emergency need items

Volunteers may assist with:

Picking up donations throughout Richmond and Columbia Counties
Organizing donated items
Delivering essentials to families in need
Supporting donation drop-off partnerships with local fire stations and community organizations

Perfect for people who enjoy serving behind the scenes and making a direct impact on families in need.

Connection Network Peer Support

Be the Person Who Listens

Sometimes hope begins with a conversation.

Casting Hope is building a peer connection network made up of first responders, veterans, active-duty military members, healthcare professionals, dispatchers, corrections officers, and others who understand the unique challenges of these professions.

Peer Support Volunteers provide:

Compassionate listening
Encouragement
Resource referrals
Connection with community services
Hope during difficult moments

Our long-term vision is to establish a 24-hour peer connection line where those in crisis or struggling emotionally can speak with someone who truly understands their experiences.

No one should ever feel alone.

Training will be provided as this program develops.

Community Events Team

Bring Hope Into the Community

Our outreach events allow us to connect with families, educate the public, and remind first responders that their community stands beside them.

Volunteers help with events such as:

Trunk or Treat
Community festivals
Family appreciation events
Fishing tournaments
Wellness and resiliency programs
Fundraisers
Holiday outreach events

Volunteer roles include:

Decorating
Greeting guests
Activity stations
Registration
Event setup and cleanup
Candy and supply drives
General event support

Whether you enjoy planning events or simply lending a helping hand, we’d love to have you.

Holiday Meal & Family Support Team

Serving Those Who Serve

Many first responders, healthcare workers, military personnel, and dispatchers spend holidays working while others are celebrating with family.

Casting Hope hopes to change that.

Volunteers can help:

Organize Thanksgiving meal drives
Prepare holiday care packages
Deliver meals to those working on holidays
Host community holiday dinners
Coordinate meal trains for families experiencing illness, injury, or hardship
Collect food donations through local businesses and community partners

Together, we can remind those who spend the holidays protecting our communities that they are never forgotten.