How Can I Help?

Volunteer: The Dream Factory is a volunteer-based organization.  One of the most important tasks of our volunteers is to find critically ill children, by working closely with physicians, medical staff, social workers, teachers, the clergy, friends and families.

How much time does it take? Your commitment to the Dream Factory can be as time-consuming as you want to make it. Your individual time commitment is based on your lifestyle and your ability to make dreams come true.

How often do we meet? Our meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of every month.  If you are interested in attending a Dream Factory meeting, please go to the "Contact Us" page for the location and time. We do not require a membership fee or any other form of dues from our volunteers -- the only cost to you is your time.  We value your generous support of time, talent, and enthusiasm.

Why should you volunteer? Everyone deserves a chance to dream.  Your commitment will put a smile on the face of a child whose life has been dramatically changed by a serious medical condition. We believe it will put a smile on your face as well.

If you don't want to volunteer your time, you can help with a tax deductible charitable contribution. If you are curious about where your dollars go, we at the Dream Factory share that same concern.  Too often, your charitable dollars leave your community to pay high administrative costs.  With the Dream Factory, 90% of every contribution stays with the local chapter to fulfill dreams of children, 5% goes to the National Headquarters to cover its administrative support and new chapter development, and 5% goes to cover the administrative cost of the local chapter. With the Dream Factory, you can be assured that you are helping children in your own community to fulfill a dream.

So, as you can see, 90% of all funds raised are used to fulfill dreams for our "dream children."  From trips to The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World to the opportunity to meet famous celebrities, the Dream Factory calls upon all of its resources, financial and human, in creating the moment of a lifetime.