Partners in Doing
The Most Good

Volunteers are the Heart of our Team.

The service and commitment of our volunteers enable The Salvation Army to:

Volunteer Opportunities

Join us in Doing the Most Good for the Most People in the Most Need!

The rewards of volunteering can be immense for both you as the volunteer and for those on the receiving end.
Your kind-hearted donation of time and talents can produce amazing results and change lives.
We encourage individuals and groups of all ages to join in the spirit of giving through volunteering.

BELL RING
 November 10 – December 23
Make a Joyful noise - Bell Ring at your favorite Red Kettle Site (14 locations to choose from)
(Register online at Register to Ring at RegisterToRing.org) or call Mary at 231-946-4644 ext. 303
**New Family Fare Chums Corner ring inside. Click here to for
special guidelines and limits of ringers at specific locations.  

THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS AND COMMUNITY MEAL 
Monday, November 20: Thanksgiving Food Basket Packing, 1:30-3:30 pm
Tuesday, November 21: Thanksgiving Food Basket Distribution, 11:30-5 pm
Tuesday, November 21: Thanksgiving Community Meal Prep –variety of opportunities , 9 - 2 pm
Wednesday, November 22: Thanksgiving Community Meal
(There are a variety of opportunities and hours between 8:30 – 3:00 pm)
The meal is Served from 11:30 – 2:00

TOY SHOP AND HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE SET UP AND DISTRIBUTION
Tuesday, December 5: Prep for Toy Shop, 10-2 pm
Friday, December 8: Prepare Community Center and set up Toy Shop, 10-4 pm
Friday, December 8: Assist with Teen Angel drop off, 3-7 pm
Saturday, December 9: Assist with Teen Angel drop off, 9-1 pm
Monday, December 11: Play with Toys - Assist with Toy Shop set up and toy sorting/Teen Angel drop off, 2-7 pm
Tuesday, December 12: Assist with Toy Shop and Holiday Assistance set up and sorting, 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, December 13: Final preparation for Toy Shop distribution, 9 am -5 pm
Thursday, December 14: Assist with the Distribution of Gifts and Christmas Food Baskets, 8:30 - 6 pm
Friday, December 15: Assist with the Distribution of Gifts and Christmas Food Baskets, 8:30 - 5:30 pm 
Saturday, December 16: Assist Toy Shop Tear Down 10 - 2 pm

CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS AND COMMUNITY MEAL PREP AND SERVICE
Wednesday, December 13: Christmas Food Basket packing, 1-3 pm 
Thursday, December 21: Christmas Community Meal prep - variety of opportunities 9-2 pm
Friday, December 22: Christmas Community Meal
(There are a variety of opportunities and hours between 8:30 am – 3:00 pm)
The meal is Served from 11:30 – 2:00

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Host a donation drive (food, holiday wishes, hygiene and paper products, winter accessories, sock drive etc.)

Contact: MARY VOLLINK for more information or to sign up at 231-946-4644 ext. 303
or email Mary.Vollink@usc.salvationarmy.org

OTHER HOLIDAY SEASON ASSISTANCE
Provide guest/donor relations at the Community Center, Monday - Friday between 9 am and 4 pm

NON-HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Community Meals: Meal Servers and Meal Prep: Monday and/or Wednesday, 9:00 - 1:15 
Dishwasher: Monday and/or Wednesday, 11:30 - 1:30  

Free Food Market: Monday and/or Wednesday 10:30 - 1:30

Contact Mary at 231-946-4644 ext. 303 or email: Mary

Join our Advisory Board: Our advisory board members are local civic, philanthropic business community leaders who are passionate about giving back to their community. They engage, empower and evaluate local programs and services. Advisory board members help us achieve our mission, purpose, and objectives through their contribution of work, wealth, and wisdom. Click here for more information. 

Click here to find out more about Holiday Programs and ways to get involved as an
individual, family, group or business or need help.  

Click here to make a secure online donation. 

Even the smallest tasks, like helping with office work or ringing bells at Christmas, support our mission and, in the end, help change lives in our community for the better. We couldn't do it without you!  

Thank you for helping us make our community a place of hope.