Tuesday, 18 August 2009 06:21
Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 15:01
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Christmas Cheer
The Salvation Army is widely known for its outreach efforts during the Christmas season. The red kettle is a tradition in our Lee County community. Funds donated by holiday shoppers help those in need during the season and beyond. Children, families, the sick, and the elderly in our community can experience the true meaning of Christmas because of the efforts of volunteers and donors.
The Familiar Red Kettle
We are truly fortunate to have a group of merchants willing to let us set up the red kettles at their store entrances. We are also blessed to have a number of volunteer groups, individuals, and businesses to help us ring our bells each year. Without their collective help there would be no Christmas Cheer.
You Can Make a Difference!
We hope you'll consider a special holiday role this year and help us help others during the holiday season. If you would like to help, check out the many ways to get involved.
The following application and brochures are PDF documents you may download to fill out and/or read to learn more about our volunteer program. (All are PDF files and require Adobe Reader to view the documents).
Volunteer Application
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities Brochure
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Call today and sign up for one of the most rewarding opportunities of your life.
Bellringing
November 13th – December 24th 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (3-4 hour shifts )
Individuals or groups needed
- Kettle Drivers
- Kettle area coordinators
- Kettle musicians
- Kettle sponsors
- Kettle Site coordinators
Christmas Cheer Applications
October 28-30
November 5-7 8:15 am to 1:00 pm
November 5 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
November 23 8:15 am to 1:00 pm
- Registration
- Hospitality workers
- Parking/Traffic control
- Applications
- Translators: Spanish
- Translators: Creole
Christmas Cheer Toyland
December 5th – December 28th (Various shifts available)
- Toyland Set Up
- Toy Sorting
- Shopper Assistant
- Toyland Helpers
- Parking/Traffic
- Hospitality Workers
- Food Packing
- Stock Tables
- Curb Service assistants
Christmas Cheer Data Entry
November 29 – early December
Job Description: Enter statistical information from paper documents into data base. Accuracy is crucial. Regular business hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Confidentiality a must.
Kettle counters
November 16th – December 28th 8:30 am to completion
Job Description: Help to arrange kettle contents for mechanical counting. Verify that there are no contaminants or unique objects that will obstruct the machines. May need to pass a background check.