DIY Volunteer Project: Period Positivity Kits

Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, adequate sanitation facilities, and menstrual health education. It is a global issue that affects millions of people, predominantly women and girls, who are unable to afford or access the necessary menstrual supplies. Menstruation is also often stigmatized, leading to silence, shame, and misinformation surrounding the topic. This can further perpetuate the lack of awareness, support, and resources for those affected by period poverty.  

With the rise of prices everywhere, access to quality feminine hygiene products has become difficult affecting low-income students and communities. HandsOn Miami is partnering with school counselors across South Florida to provide a stock of period positivity kits. These kits provide menstruating students with the day’s essentials while providing a reminder that periods aren’t to be ashamed of and provide a bit of joy and positivity around this bodily function. 

Difficulty Level: Easy
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL STEPS (missing steps will delay hours verification process):

1. Express interest below. **
2. Click this text to download the detailed instructions
3. Follow the instructions in the packet.
4. Fill Out the DIY Documentation Form (THIS STEP IS REQUIRED)
5. Mail or drop off your completed project to HandsOn Broward

** For all DIY Projects, you do not need to wait for confirmation.
Once you have expressed interest and accessed the instructions (above under "2"), you are free to begin the project and submit upon completion.

DIY collection will be held on the following dates:

June 5, 2023 1:00PM to 5:00PM 
June 7, 2023 9:00AM to 1:00PM 
June 12, 2023 1:00PM to 5:00PM 
June 14, 2023 9:00AM to 1:00PM 
June 16, 2023 9:00AM to 1:00PM  
June 19, 2023 9:00AM - 1:00PM
June 26, 2023 9:00AM - 1:00PM
June 28, 2023 12:00PM - 5:00PM

The last day to drop off Period Kits will be Wednesday, June 28, 2023