The Salvation Army is recruiting volunteers for several Christmas programs and events from November through December. Volunteers are needed for registration week in November to assist applicants and review applications. In December, volunteers are needed to help set up and sort food/gifts at the Christmas warehouse, as well as assist clients during distribution week. The Salvation Army is also recruiting bell ringers for its annual kettle campaign and volunteers to participate in programs like Angel Tree, Bear Dressing, and Stocking Stuffing. Marketing efforts will promote these volunteer and donation opportunities through word of mouth, social media, and advertisements. For more information, contact Seth Taylor.
3. Pre-Kettle Volunteer Recruitment Registration Week Nov 8 – 11 Nov 7: Mandatory orientation session Distribution Set Up Dec 5 - 10 Distribution Week Dec 12 - 16
4. Registration Week Nov 8 – 11 SC State Fairgrounds Assist at Christmas warehouse Meet with applicants Review applications Must be 18 or older Mandatory orientation session
5. Distribution Set-up Dec 5 – 10 SC State Fairgrounds Assist at Christmas warehouse Move tables, chairs, etc. Sort food and gifts Assemble gift bags Must be 16 or older
6. Distribution Week Dec 12 – 16 SC State Fairgrounds Assist clients as they pick up their gifts at the Christmas warehouse
7. Kettle Campaign Volunteer Recruitment Target groups to adopt kettle for a full day 10am – 8pm Need contact person for reservations and staffing internally Complete form and return to staff
8. Kettle Campaign Spread the Word Schedule speaking engagements Pass out flyers Send emails Facebook and tweet
9. Kettle Campaign Digital Kettle Target individuals to host an online Red Kettle Partnering with young professional groups Facebook contest to give away iPad to whoever raises the most $
19. Contact Contact Seth Taylor for more information. seth.taylor@uss.salvationarmy.org 803.309.3244 http://DoingTheMostGood.org
Editor's Notes
Christmas warehouse located at Ruff and Hampton buildingsEach day, there’s 3 shifts needing approximately 12 people per shift15 daysx 3 shiftsx 12 pp540 volunteers
2010 Stats7,978 individuals assisted1,500 familiesFood, clothes and toys1,542 food boxes distributedHalls filled with donated teddy bears, stockings bicycles and dolls
Angel Tree During November and December, trees are placed in Columbia area shopping centers and businesses bearing the names of needy children. Shoppers are encouraged to pick a name from the tree, purchase an item and return the gift unwrapped.Where are the Angel Tree locations for 2011?Angel Trees will be located at Columbiana Centre, Columbia Place and Dutch Square Malls. Check back later for more specific locations.How can I assist shoppers and the Angel Tree?Contact our office at 765-0260.Where can I register to be a beneficiary of the Angel Tree?We'll hold registration in early November. Contact our office at 765-0260 for more information.
Start Walmarts day after ThanksgivingKickoff at the state house with kettles set up. Kind of like a press conference. Speakers, music. Announcement. Christmas Reveal – never done before. At the Christmas warehouse right before Distribution Week. Bell ringing ends on Dec 24
Start Walmarts day after ThanksgivingKickoff at the state house with kettles set up. Kind of like a press conference. Speakers, music. Announcement. Christmas Reveal – never done before. At the Christmas warehouse right before Distribution Week. Bell ringing ends on Dec 24