Brightside is proud to announce that we are adding a whole new tier to our volunteer program. Now, getting involved with Brightside will not only give you the opportunity to join us in our cleanup efforts, but also get involved in our special events, youth education initiatives, use your gardening skills, and work behind the scenes in our office. Getting involved is simple.

Volunteers receive nothing but the best from Brightside! Our small staff values volunteers and will give you all the tools to have a great experience. Volunteers will have the opportunity to see the inner workings of one of Louisville’s premiere non profit agencies and feel an enormous sense of pride as they engage with other community members to better our city. Hours spent volunteering with Brightside can be used for service hours and added to resumes.

Just click here to complete the application, return it to Brightside, and we’ll be back in touch with you regarding the program(s) you’re interested in along with the dates and times of the events and trainings.

Can’t wait to hear from us? Want to complete your application and begin as soon as you’ve finished? Join us at the Brightside offices (400 S. First Street) Friday September 11th from noon - 2:00p for Volunteer Traning and Tuesday, September 22nd from 10a-4p to help us on our first Office Volunteer Day. Volunteers will be asked to help us complete tasks throughout the office as we prepare for our Fall 2009 events. Click here for additional volunteer opportunities.

Last year Brightside helped mobilize over 22,000 volunteers. Imagine the successes we could see for Brightside and the Louisville community by coming together to volunteer on a regular basis. We’d love for each of you to join us in our exciting new endeavor.

Thank you,
Mary Byrne, Volunteer Coordinator

Gallopalooza Is Back And Looking For Volunteers!
Volunteers are needed to help with Gallopalooza horses at different venues throughtout the summer and at the upcoming auction November 20th. Over 120 of these beautiful horses will adorn our streets in Greater Louisville and Southen Indiana adding fun and charm while supporting beautification projects throughout Louisville.

Reoccurring Volunteer Opportunities:

Anti-Litter:

Cleanups: Volunteers lead the fight against Litter by cleaning up on their own with Brightside provided materials and trash collection from our partners at Metro Solid Waste. Litter Cleanups can be completed any time, any where in addition to our two Community-Wide Cleanups held in the spring and fall.

Adopt-A-Mile: Your group can choose a mile of City owned roadway and volunteer to clean it four times a year. Brightside will provide your group with all of the supplies necessary to cleanup as well as post a sign letting passersby about your commitment to keeping Louisville clean and green.

Adopt-A-Can: If you’ve noticed a TARC stop in your area looking like it needs a little attention volunteer to Adopt-A-Can! Metro Solid Waste will provide trash cans for TARC stops and your organization will commit to emptying the can once a week.

Ambassadors: Volunteers in this special group make a commitment to help spread the Brightside message. Fully trained on Brightside, this group serves by helping educate the community on Brightside’s programs and mission. Opportunities for these volunteers involve speaking at events, representing Brightside at neighborhood fairs, and assisting with our special events. This group meets quarterly.

Mayor’s Anti-Litter Task Force: Addressing litter concerns in the Louisville community is the primary function of the Task Force. Including both corporate and neighborhood leaders, the group meets once a month to plan initiatives to promote Brightside’s anti-litter message.

For more information on getting involved with any of these groups please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Byrne at 502.574.2613 or click here to email.