Project

SHARE YOUR TALENT TO MAKE AN IMPACT

Designs for Dignity engages interior design professionals to volunteer their time on our nonprofit renovation & new construction projects. We aim to pair designers to the right project based on skill set, location, and time availability. Designers have the opportunity to follow our projects from initial programminig through construction completion, collaborate with other industry professionals, and help a non-profit organization realize a functional & dignified space.

Time Commitment

  • must be able to commit to the duration of the project matched to you
  • projects range anywhere from 3 months to 2 years depending on the scope of work
  • requires a few hours of work per week, varying
  • must track your pro-bono hours for D4D’s final project summary report

Your Responsibility

  • collaborate with D4D staff & communicate directly with non-profit client
  • utilize existing vendor relationships for project resources in conjunction with D4D’s network
  • attend site visits, meetings, and conference calls as required
  • collaborate with design team to distribute workload appropriately

  • I joined D4D with the goal of volunteering my time with an organization that makes a positive impact in the community, and to meet new people within our industry, and the experience has exceeded my expectations. Any level of involvement on these projects has been so rewarding because design has the power to change lives.

    Jamie Cavalier

  • As a designer, I’m able to apply my skills to benefit a greater cause, but still continue learning through the challenges presented. It’s wonderful to be apart of a community of designers and industry professionals, who I may not otherwise get a chance to work with.

    Kate Mills

  • Good design is transformative and can have positive and lasting impact especially when it comes to environments and the spaces we spend so much of our time in. To see the faces of the people that were impacted by that work was a very special moment in my career.

    Michelle Kliman

  • My volunteer teamwork with Designs for Dignity invigorates my regular work days, knowing that our mindful, purposeful design work is making a positive difference in the lives of the clients and staff at the non-profits we serve.

    Ed Hanlon

  • I've always enjoyed the energy and kind hearted nature of the entire D4D staff, as well as all of the volunteers I've worked alongside over the years. From a day of service to a full design overhaul, the greatest gift is truly knowing that we are helping change people’s environments for the better, in truly meaningful ways.

    Kara O'Connor

Volunteer on one of our projects and make an impact.