Get Involved

Join the lanterns.
Be the change.

There is a place for you here — whether you perform, coordinate, advocate, or simply show up. Three branches, many ways to contribute. Find yours.

Ways to Contribute

Choose your path. Make your mark.

Branch 01

BrightNotes

Perform, produce, and advocate. BrightNotes volunteers help organize student concerts, prepare hospital performances, manage digital outreach, and translate artistic passion into fundraising impact.

You might bring:

MusicPerformanceEvent PlanningSocial MediaDesign

Branch 02

LightAid

Coordinate, report, and sustain. LightAid volunteers work directly on medical funding coordination, sponsor relations, and transparency reporting — ensuring every donated dollar reaches a child who needs it.

You might bring:

ResearchCommunicationFinanceReportingPartnerships

Branch 03

HeartLink

Visit, accompany, and sustain. HeartLink volunteers undergo training then commit to consistent visits — becoming a steady presence in the lives of children who need to know that someone shows up.

You might bring:

EmpathyConsistencyTeachingStorytellingCare

You + Us

The brightest light is the one we build together.

No experience required — only genuine care and a willingness to show up.

Apply Now

We'd love to
have you.

No prior experience is required — only genuine care and willingness to commit. We provide training, structure, and a community of like-minded students.

All applicants will receive a response within 5 business days.

HeartLink volunteers complete a brief orientation before their first visit.

Open to students across all schools and disciplines.

You may apply to more than one branch — tell us in your message.

Volunteer Application

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