Kards for Kindness

Kards for Kindness is dedicated to creating opportunities for students to support children and families facing illness and other challenges through creative service projects.

Through handmade cards, digital messages, care packages, and community outreach, volunteers use their time and creativity to provide encouragement and connection.

We believe that every thoughtful gesture has the ability to make a meaningful difference.

Kards for Kindness was founded by Elizabeth Ouimet and Carolina Diaz with the mission of bringing hope, encouragement, and compassion to children and families through acts of kindness.

The organization provides students with accessible service opportunities by connecting volunteers with projects involving handmade cards, digital messages, care packages, and nonprofit partnerships.

Kards for Kindness operates as an official chapter of OmniMed Initiative and continues to expand youth involvement in service, leadership, and community outreach.

Our headquarters is based through Morse Institute Library as a community study group location.

Kards for Kindness provides students with opportunities to participate in meaningful service projects that support children and families facing illness and other challenges.

Through our volunteer programs, students contribute their creativity and compassion through:

• Handwritten cards
• Digital eCards
• Care packages
• Community outreach initiatives

Our goal is to create accessible service opportunities where students can make a positive impact while developing responsibility, leadership, and a deeper understanding of community service.

Students interested in volunteering with Kards for Kindness should complete the following steps:

• Review available service opportunities and project guidelines.
• Complete a volunteer project through one of our approved initiatives.
• Submit the completed project to the appropriate partner organization according to the instructions provided in the Kards for Kindness Volunteer Spreadsheet.
• Send a confirmation email to the partner organization and CC Kards for Kindness at kardsforkindness@gmail.com.
• Complete the Volunteer Hours Spreadsheet and share it with Kards for Kindness for verification.

Volunteer hours cannot be verified until both project confirmation and service documentation have been completed.

Kards for Kindness is committed to maintaining a respectful, honest, and meaningful service environment. Volunteers are expected to:

• Accurately record completed service activities and volunteer hours.
• Create projects independently and contribute genuine effort.
• Maintain respectful and encouraging communication.
• Create work that reflects kindness, compassion, and consideration for recipients.
• Follow all guidelines established by Kards for Kindness and partner organizations.

To preserve the authenticity of our mission, artificial intelligence may not be used to create or assist with volunteer projects, including cards, messages, designs, or other submitted materials.

Kards for Kindness is supported by a student leadership team that manages outreach, communication, volunteer support, and organizational development.

• Elizabeth Ouimet — Co-Founder and Communications Director
• Carolina Diaz — Co-Founder and Content Creator
• Leighton Jammen — Head Outreach Officer
• Elena Acimovic — Content Creator

Kards for Kindness collaborates with organizations that share our commitment to supporting children, families, and communities through meaningful service opportunities.

Through these partnerships, volunteers are able to participate in projects that provide encouragement, connection, and support.

Kards for Kindness believes that small acts of kindness can create meaningful connections. Through student service and organizational partnerships, we work to provide encouragement to individuals and families when they need it most.

Our impact is built through:

• Student volunteer participation and leadership.
• Creative service projects that bring encouragement and support.
• Partnerships with organizations serving children and families.
• Opportunities for students to develop compassion, responsibility, and community involvement.

Kards for Kindness provides resources to help volunteers successfully complete service projects and participate in our initiatives.

Volunteer Resources

• Volunteer Hours Spreadsheet and verification information.
• Project guidelines and submission instructions.
• Partner organization information and service opportunities.

Creative Resources

• Canva card templates for volunteers to copy and customize.
• Digital eCard creation resources.
• Examples and guidelines for creating thoughtful service projects.

Volunteer resources are available through the Kards for Kindness Linktree.

Kards for Kindness is a student-led volunteer organization founded by Elizabeth Ouimet and Carolina Diaz.

• Headquarters: Morse Institute Library (community study group location)
• Official Email: kardsforkindness@gmail.com
• Instagram: @kards_forkindness
• Linktree: Kards for Kindness

For volunteer opportunities, partnerships, and general inquiries, please contact our team through the information provided above.

Kards for Kindness welcomes students, organizations, and community members who are interested in creating positive change through service.

Whether through a handwritten card, a digital message, a care package, or a leadership opportunity, every contribution helps strengthen our mission of spreading kindness and encouragement.

Thank you for supporting Kards for Kindness and helping us create meaningful connections, one act of kindness at a time.