Whether you are a long-time volunteer or recently joined our team, it's important to know that WHAT YOU DO FOR OTHERS MAKES a DIFFERENCE. We truly value and appreciate each and every faithful volunteer who gives time and talent to support our community through the many programs, services and Social Services we provide at The Salvation Army.

Our mission is simple to serve suffering humanity, in Jesus name, without discrimination.

Volunteers serve as the hands and feet of Jesus and make all the DIFFERENCE in what we do here at The Salvation Army serving Genesee County.

We depend on our volunteers!

“You are not here in the world for yourself. You have been sent here for others” – Catherine Booth

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

While many of our volunteer opportunities take place during the Christmas Season (Be a Bell Ringer), many volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year. Our Emergency Disaster Services assist emergency responders as needed. After school tutoring and life/sports coaching opportunities are also available year-round. You also support the work of The Salvation Army by joining The Salvation Army of Greater Flint's Women's Auxiliary, or by organizing a drive for food, coats, toys, personal hygiene products, and cleaning supplies for distribution through the Toy Shop and Social Services Department. Please call Becca Gonzalez 810-869-8711 to request collection boxes or become a volunteer.

“Do your little bit of GOOD where you are; it’s these acts of kindness put together that changes the world.” Make a difference in the lives of others this year and into 2024 by “Doing the Most Good”

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Angle Tree: Pick-up toys at local businesses in Genesee County and drop off at the Citadel for inventory. (November to December)

Bell ringing  Groups and individuals can sign up to ring bells at our Genesee County locations and have an opportunity to win a Time 2 Ring $2,000 gift card for every 2 hours, sponsored by Gaines Jewelry (Mid-November to December 24).

Coats for Kids: Help us collect new coats at local businesses! Count, sort, tag and box coats. (October to December)

Christmas Assistance Sign Up: We help families register for Christmas Assistance and then we set up Christmas Town for them to shop for their children. (Dates for SIgn up in 2025:  Oct. 21 and 28, Nov. 4, 11, and 18 between 8:45 am and 3 pm. Choose an AM or PM shift)

Christmastown Set Up/Break Down: We help families shop for Christmas Toys, Coats and clothing on Dec. 16, 17 and 18.we set up Christmas Town for them to shop for their children. (Oct. to Dec.)

Coats for Kids: ABC12 Sponsors this Coat Drive Annually and help us to collect hundreds of new coats at local businesses! We need folks to help us pick up, count, sort, tag and box coats. (October to December)

Emergency Disaster Services Team:
Join our team of trained volunteers that respond to local disasters, fires and events in our community. Be the first on the front lines to lend hydration, food, and physical/emotional/ spiritual support to our local fire and police departments. Contact Envoy James Beardsley 810-232-3503 James.Beardsley@usc.salvationarmy.org

Kettle Kick Off:  Typically held at 5 pm on the Third Friday in November, this celebration to kick-off the annual Kettle Drive includes a light meal, entertainment and youth activities including pictures with Santa. We invite you to join us for the fun, if you'd like to get your business recognized and be a sponsor of the event for meal, dessert or even the entertainment, please reach out to Becca at (810) 869-8711. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, break down, serving food and more.

Thanksgiving Dinner: We host a full Thanksgiving Eve dinner, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, at our L.I.F.E. Center on 1475 Coldwater Rd. Flint.  All are welcome to join in this celebration. MTA typically provides free transportation from their downtown Flint Station  to the L.I.F.E. Center. We need servers, cooks, dinning assistants and set up and clean up crew. 

Volunteer Appreciation: We also invite all our volunteers to an awards banquet usually held the in March. Stay tuned. The 2025th Volunteer season event will be held Friday, March 19 , 2026 and theme is "The Gift of Joy" Past and present volunteers are welcome. 

To view all available volunteer opportunities or to register to volunteer with the Genesee County Salvation Army, please click here or call or email: Becca Gonzalez 810-869-8711 or Becca.Gonzalez@usc.salvationarmy.org for additional information.

Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament returns to Flint, on July 25 and 26, 2026.

Click green box above to fill out the volunteer form for Gus Macker.

This event benefits The Salvation Army L.I.F.E. Center where we house afterschool programs that are giving our youth character building to  Live Intentionally for Excellence. From the moment they enter the door our youth know they are in a place of respect and possibility.  We help them discover their gifts through a myriad of activities from  tapology, dance, art, video production, violin, basketball and more. We also have onsite tutoring to help build success in school.

Interested in having a team in the tournament visit The Salvation Army L.I.F.E. Center page to learn more.

 Become part of our: L.I.F.E. Center After School Team
Join our team and change the direction of a child’s life through assisting with STEM learning, literacy, dance, music production and developmental sports.  Contact Linnell McKenney, Executive Director at 810-789-4003 or email: Linnell.McKenney@usc.salvationarmy.org

To become a regular volunteer volunteer with the Genesee County Salvation Army, please click here or call or email: Becca Gonzalez 810-869-8711 or Becca.Gonzalez@usc.salvationarmy.org for additional information.