SEASONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Back-to-School Shopper (August)
Each year hundreds of children go to school unprepared to learn. The Salvation Army is determined to help families in need by providing back-to-school clothes through the Leaders Launching Learners program. Volunteers help to escort children through a store, assist in selecting clothes, and track the cost of the items to keep it within the budget.
State Fair Parking Attendant (August - September)
If you enjoy directing traffic, taking people’s money, and telling people to park wherever you want them to, perhaps you should consider this volunteer opportunity. Booth Brown House, a shelter for youth, turns its yard into a parking lot during the Minnesota State Fair and needs your help in order to raise needed funds.
Toy Shop Family Registration (November - December)
As part of The Salvation Army ClearingHouse, families pre-register to participate in the annual Christmas Toy Shop. Volunteers help with data entry or take phone registrations from families seeking assistance. After the registration, volunteers are needed to help troubleshoot by answering client questions and making corrections in the database.
Bell Ringer (November - December)
You, too, can be a red kettle-keeper, a bell-ringer, a bright smile-giver, this Christmas season. Join the tradition of giving and discover what a joy it is to know that you’re making a difference in your community. It is never too early to sign up to be a bell ringer! Sign up online or call 651-746-3519 to register.
Christmas Toy Shop Elf (December, registration opens September 17)
This Christmas, escort parents of disadvantaged families while they select Christmas gifts for their children at the Toy Shop. Find an added meaning in restocking tables and bagging toys, knowing that because of your volunteered time and energy a child will have a brighter Christmas morning.
