Where You’d Like to Help
Tap a group to open it, then check every role that sounds like you. Pick as many as you like.
Event Setup0 Layout plannerPlans the floor layout and where each station goes so traffic flows, then sets up the stations Tables and chairs crewSets up tables with Lycra tablecloths and the chairs each section calls for Decorating Assembly and buildingPuts together tables, displays and anything that comes in boxes Truck unloading Toy sorting
Reception0 ReceptionChecks families in, puts on wristbands, hands out packages, helps walk-ins Line control and guiding families Bilingual greeter Guest guideGives one-on-one attention to guests experiencing homelessness and points them to services
ToyLand0 ToyLand stockerUnpacks toys, sets them out in order, keeps extras under the tables ToyLand door keeperChecks wristbands and lets the next family in when an elf is free ToyLand elfWalks with one family, helps the parents pick gifts, bags them, walks them to the register ToyLand cashierChecks each family out and makes sure they receive what they are entitled to
SantaLand0 SantaLand setupDecorates Santa's special place and puts up his house SantaGreets the children and takes pictures Mrs. ClausGreets the children and takes pictures SantaLand helperKeeps the line happy and each visit smooth Story readerReads Christmas books to the children “Dear Santa” helperHelps the children write their notes to Santa
For the Kids0 Arts & Crafts helperHelps the children make their art Caricature artist Face painter Children's gamesRuns games, some for learning, some just for play
Family Services0 Diaper DenGives away diapers to families
Photo, Video and Sound0 Photographer – Santa's house Photographer – 360 video stationRuns the platform where guests are filmed by the 360 camera Photographer – candidsWalks the event and snaps candid photos VideographerFilms the event, from the first truck to the last hug DJ and announcements
Food and Hospitality0 Food service Beverages and snacks Food runnerPicks up donated food from the places that give it to us
Volunteer Care0 Volunteer check-in managerReceives volunteers, hands out badges, shows restrooms, food and coat area Coat and belongings checkKeeps volunteers' coats and personal items secure all day, and scans each volunteer out when they pick up their things Volunteer careChecks on volunteers during long shifts and sends relief
Guest Care: Partners, Vendors and Sponsors0 Partner check-in desk Vendor check-in desk Sponsor VIP check-in desk Partner care hostWalks partners to their table and tends to them all day Vendor care hostWalks vendors to their table and tends to them all day Sponsor VIP hostTakes care of our sponsors all day Thank-you gift bag assemblyBefore the event, puts together the thank-you bags
Safety0 First aid helperMinor scrapes and bumps (an EMT covers anything serious) SecurityKeeps order and watches over the toys and supplies
Leadership0 Team leadAssigns and reassigns volunteers on a shift Station leadRuns one area Volunteer coordinatorPlans who goes where before the event
Clean-Up0 Box breakdown crewClears empty boxes all through the night as gifts are unpacked Clean-up crewMOST NEEDED Cleans everything when the event is done Breakdown crewMOST NEEDED Takes apart everything that was set up and loads the truck Storage repack crewUnloads the truck and puts everything back into storage, packed in order
Behind the Scenes, All Year0 Making phone calls Texting and email reminders Office help and data entry Social media and outreach Finding sponsors and fundraising Gift shopping and wrapping Delivering gifts to families' homes Driving and pick-ups
Anywhere0 FloaterGoes wherever help is needed most
Your Skills
Check everything you’re good at. This helps us call the right person when a special need comes up.
Artistic and crafts Caricature drawing Face painting Photography Video Music and DJ Cooking Heavy lifting Has a truck or van Office and computer Social media Teaching kids Bilingual Carpentry Electrical (licensed) First aid or CPR certified Medical background (nurse or EMT)
Languages you speak (check all that apply)
English Spanish Portuguese Haitian Creole French Italian Polish Russian Arabic Chinese Korean Hindi Gujarati Tagalog American Sign Language
Availability
Weekdays Weeknights Weekends
Do you need community-service hours?
Yes No
Would you be interested in serving on our Board of Directors? (an unpaid volunteer position)
Yes, I am interested. Please send me more information.
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