Recruitment Month for NILMDTS - An Amazing Opportunity for Photographers to Give Back!

9/4/2014

Just click on the banner to learn how you can be more involved with NILMDTS.

There are hundreds of projects, programs and non-profits in the photography sector. While you have to decide which one is best for you, there are few that give you a chance to use your skill set so poignantly as Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

Last year's guest post from Baby Boy Christopher's mother, born still, last June pretty much says it all. Vicki Zoller, followed up with her own guest post a few days later. Throughout each of their posts, you can't help but feel the appreciation for being brought together to preserve an incredibly sad, but important and powerful moment in Baby Boy Christopher's family.

This month is recruitment month for NILMDTS and they need your help and your skill set. This special video really says it all.

I couldn't more proud to be an ambassador for NILMDTS, but my expertise is in marketing, not as a photographer. That's where you come in...please click on the banner above and learn how you can help NILMDTS expand their reach and help more families in such desperate need of support.

"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."
Muhammad Ali

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"Why?"

Check out "Why?" one of the most popular features on the SCU Blog. It's a very simple concept - one image, one artist and one short sound bite. Each artist shares what makes the image one of their most favorite. We're over 130 artists featured since the project started. Click on the link above and you can scroll through all of the episodes to date.

Gina Harris link

9/4/2014 03:24:57 am

Dear Skip,
We are so honored to have you as an Ambassador for NILMDTS. Thank you for your support.
Gina Harris
Executive Director
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

Laura Jones

9/4/2014 07:29:49 am

I have a great interest in photography, I was Sears Portrait Studio Manager for 4 years but I don't currently have a camera. Is there any other volunteer opportunities for support to the photographer

Laura Jones
443-736-6368

Tiffany Kapler

9/5/2014 07:39:05 am

Laura,
Thank you so much for your interest in supporting Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. Please check your e-mail inbox for an e-mail from me with a more detailed answer. Thanks!
Tiffany Kapler
Recruitment Coordinator
www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

Kristy Moore

9/4/2014 09:33:52 am

I am the owner of Forever Moore Photography and would love to work with you guys on this. You may reach me on my fan page on Facebook.

9/5/2014 07:39:41 am

Kristy,
Thank you so much for your interest in supporting Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. Please check your e-mail inbox for an e-mail from me with a more detailed answer. Thanks!
Tiffany Kapler
Recruitment Coordinator
www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

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Miyah Payne

9/4/2014 03:41:15 pm

I am the owner/photographer of Portraits By House of Payne. Please contact me & let me know what I can do to help. :)

Francia Benson link

9/4/2014 05:07:39 pm

I have been wanting to help with something like this. This is a great opportunity to give back. Please let me know how can I help.

peggy owenby

9/4/2014 05:13:15 pm

I would love to volunteer my time and talent for this wonderful prohest.

Esther link

9/5/2014 03:59:52 am

If you are in need of volunteers in the state of KS for this project, please let me know. I own Kairos Moments Photography & would be happy to volunteer my time & talents for the grieving families. Please email me if a need arrises.

9/8/2014 07:28:08 am

Esther, We DO need photographers in Kansas. If you have not already seen it, please look for an e-mail from me that I sent on Friday with more information.
Tiffany Kapler
Recruitment Coordinator
NILMDTS

Holly Emerson link

9/5/2014 05:49:54 am

I would be honored to help in any way that I can. We live in Minnesota. I own HME Photography (website is in progress, but I'm on facebook). My husband & I lost our son Noah to a stillborn 9 1/2 years ago at 35 weeks. I would have loved pictures like these.

9/8/2014 07:26:58 am

Holly,
Thank you so much for sharing about yourself and your sweet baby Noah. I have responded with more information in an e-mail. Please check your inbox and junk box for an email dated 9/5.
Tiffany Kapler
Recruitment Coordinator

9/5/2014 08:59:38 am

Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in giving of their time and skills to Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep! We truly do need more volunteers in every part of the US, Canada, and several other countries around the world. If you are interested in becoming an Affiliated Photographer and member of the organization, please visit our photographer application page for more information and for a link to the actual online application:
https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/volunteer/photographer-application/

Thanks!
Tiffany Kapler
Recruitment Coordinator
NILMDTS

Mary Chamberlin link

9/5/2014 11:08:03 am

I am interested in helping with this wonderful organization... I'm in Stafford, VA...

9/8/2014 07:23:54 am

Mary, thank you for your interest! I just sent you an e-mail with more information.
Tiffany Kapler
Recruitment Coordinator
NILMDTS

9/5/2014 08:12:45 pm

I live in Ct. and would love to volunteer my time to help families please let me know what to do.

9/8/2014 07:25:09 am

D-
Thank you for your interest! We do need help in Connecticut, just as we need help all over the US and Canada (as well as other countries). I just sent you an e-mail with more information.
Tiffany Kapler
Recruitment Coordinator
NILMDTS

heather wick

9/6/2014 01:34:16 am

I am an amateur photographer but I would love to help! Me and my husband lost our baby in our second trimester. I am from Nebraska so in anyway possible I would love to help!

9/8/2014 07:17:56 am

Heather, my condolences on the loss of your sweet baby. Volunteering with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep could be a beautiful way to honor your baby's memory. We need volunteers in all parts of the country. There are many ways for you to get involved if you check out our website: www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org. Hover the mouse arrow over the word "Volunteers" in our menu, and a drop down menu will appear. You can choose from the list to read descriptions, and each page has an "Complete Application" button so that you can apply today.

Sadie

9/6/2014 09:00:39 am

I'm. in Austin Texas and have been interested in NILMDTS for several months- what a beautiful organization. I'm an amateur photographer but pretty handy with a sewing machine and I make little girl dresses and bonnets.

9/8/2014 07:22:48 am

Sadie, Thank you for your comment and interest in supporting our work! Please check out the link in the original blog post for a list of the criteria that we look for in our Affiliated Photographers. We often accept amateur photographers who have professional level skills. Otherwise, you can also look at our Community Volunteer page to learn about other ways of becoming involved: https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/volunteer/community-volunteer/. ~ Tiffany Kapler - Recruitment Coordinator - NILMDTS

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