Get involved

Flutter into action.

However you show up – hands, heart, or gift – you become part of something bigger. Don’t wait for change. Be it. We’re saving you a seat.

BEP Allies

Allies give what they have.

For some, that’s time. For others, it’s a monthly gift. Both carry a child forward, and both make you family.

Give your time

Volunteer with us

Lead sessions, share your skills, or lend seasonal hands. Three ways to serve, below, for every schedule and comfort level.
See the ways to serve →
Give monthly

Become a Monthly Ally

$25 a month covers one child’s snacks, supplies, and experiences for the entire year. Set it once; change a new child’s entire year each month.
Become a Monthly Ally →

Ways to serve

Three doors in

Ongoing

Ambassadors

The heart of BEP. Ambassadors are fingerprinted and background-checked so they can work directly with our Butterflies and Dragonflies leading chapter sessions and supporting programs all year long. The commitment is real, and so is the reward: you will watch children grow up believing in themselves partly because of you.
One session

Opportunity Givers

Share what you know in a single session. Chefs, nurses, coders, mechanics, artists, pilots – our youth need to see every possible future, and yours might be the one that clicks. Chaperone a trip, run a workshop, tell your story.
Seasonal

Event Allies

Seasonal hands for the moments that make BEP feel like BEP: Juneteenth celebrations, holiday gift wrapping, fundraisers, decorating, organizing, spreading the word. Flexible, joyful, and always needed.
Adults and youth pack and sort boxes of supplies together.

Volunteer

Flutter into action — apply to volunteer

Download the application, fill it out, and email it back to us. We’ll follow up with next steps.

  1. Download the application

    Fill it out completely — Ambassadors, Opportunity Givers, and Event Allies all start here.

    Volunteer Application (PDF)

  2. Email your completed application

    Send your finished Volunteer Application to contact@bepgirls.org. We’ll review it and follow up with next steps.

    Email your application

Submission of a volunteer application does not guarantee placement. The Butterfly Effect Project reserves the right to accept or deny any volunteer application at its sole discretion. Decisions are based on the needs of the program, available opportunities, and the results of background checks or reference reviews when applicable. We value every individual’s interest in joining our mission and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

Special events

Register for what’s open now

These gatherings have open registration. Pick one to sign up — or browse the full calendar for everything coming up.

  • The Soul of Marvin Experience feat. Brian Owens

    Sat, Sep 5, 2026

    The Soul of Marvin Experience feat. Brian Owens

    Get your tickets, join the fun, and support BEP’s youth with every purchase!

    Register
  • Pearls of Wisdom 2026

    Sat, Oct 3, 2026

    Pearls of Wisdom 2026

    Admission is free, but space is limited! Register now for our 3rd Annual Pearls of Wisdom event on October 3rd and join us for a day of uplifting stories and powerful inspiration.

    Register

What Allies build

The bus that belief bought.

What began as a dream became a movement. Thanks to the generosity of First Baptist Church, Nancy Reyer of Michael’s Smile, and Fisher Signs & Shirts, our Butterflies and Dragonflies have their very own bus – a vehicle that carries opportunity, hope, and countless memories.

Because of Michael’s Smile, our youth explore colleges, volunteer in new communities, and see life beyond their neighborhoods safe and together.

Live each day making memories with a smile.

Three men stand in front of a white Butterfly Effect Project branded shuttle bus.

More ways in

Small acts, real ripples

Host a birthday fundraiser

Two clicks on Facebook, real impact for a child. Point your birthday at BEP this year.

Come to an event

Special events open for registration live below — and the full calendar has everything else coming up.
Register for an event →

Shop the Butterfly Boutique

Every item is made by a young entrepreneur in our YES program, and every purchase pays them directly.
Shop youth-made →

Register to vote

A vote is a voice. If you’re eligible in New York, take a few minutes to register or update your voter information through the official NY.gov portal.
Register on NY.gov →

Your turn to make waves.

VolunteerBecome an Ally