Make A Change
Volunteer Services
Licensed cosmetologists can volunteer their time and services through a mobile salon for the nonprofit organization Styling Futures Foundation. Volunteers are also needed for cleaning and maintaining the mobile salon
Physical goods to donate
• New or gently used professional styling tools (blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons, clippers, trimmers, diffusers).
• Salon essentials: combs, brushes, capes, towels, spray bottles, clips, neck strips.
• Hair care and styling products: shampoos, conditioners, treatments, gels, mousses, edge control, oils, heat protectants (full or salon-size, unopened).
• Sanitation and safety supplies: disinfectants, Barbicide, gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, paper towels, laundry detergent.
• Mobile salon support items: extension cords, portable mirrors, folding chairs, storage bins, wheeled carts, canopy/tent for outdoor events.
Services and professional expertise
• Accounting, bookkeeping, or tax prep to support the foundation’s financial management.
• Legal services for contracts, waivers, trademarks, and nonprofit compliance.
• Marketing, branding, and graphic design to elevate flyers, social media, and campaign visuals.
• Web design, SEO, and tech support to keep the website, booking forms, and email systems running smoothly.
• Photography and videography to document events, testimonies, and transformations for storytelling and fundraising.
Direct program support
• Sponsoring cosmetology students’ tuition, exam fees, or continuing education classes.
• Funding stipends or micro-grants for emerging stylists to purchase their kits or licenses.
• Donating mannequin heads, textbooks, online course access, or test prep materials.
• Covering costs for fuel, maintenance, or insurance for the mobile salon vehicle.
• Providing gift cards to beauty supply stores so the team can buy exactly what is needed for specific clients or events.
Community and Business Partnerships
• Salons “adopting” a day or month to donate a percentage of service or product sales.
• Beauty brands donating products, tools, or limited-edition items whose proceeds benefit Styling Futures.
• Corporate employee giving and matching gift programs directed to the foundation.
• Hosting supply drives at salons, beauty schools, or local businesses for tools and products.
• Event sponsorships for community pop-ups, back-to-school makeovers, or confidence-building makeover days.
Awareness and Advocacy Support
• Social media promotion: sharing posts, creating content, or offering influencer collaborations.
• Email newsletter or blog features that highlight Styling Futures’ impact and needs.
• Introducing the nonprofit to schools, shelters, youth programs, and community centers that could benefit from mobile salon services.
• Offering strategy support for fundraising campaigns, Giving Tuesday drives, or grant research and writing.