Summary A Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Volunteer acts as a welcoming, public-facing ambassador for the charity, typically standing beside an iconic red donation kettle at indoor or outdoor retail locations.

Location

In-Person

Oshawa, Ontario

When

Opportunity Type

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

Versatile

About This Opportunity

Why It Matters The Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle Campaign – our largest fundraising drive of the year – seeks donations from the public to help assist millions of people living in poverty. Funds raised by kettle volunteers stay completely local.

Key Responsibilities

- Setting up the Kettle: Retrieving and arranging the collection kettle at your designated location and ensuring its security throughout your shift.
- Welcoming Donors: Greeting shoppers, smiling, and thanking individuals for their contributions.
- Security &
- Breaks: Ensuring the kettle is never left unattended.



Volunteers must pack it up or coordinate with a supervisor during any washroom or meal breaks.

Typical Requirements
- Time Commitment: Shifts are highly flexible, usually lasting anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on your availability.
- Physical Demands: Volunteers spend most of their shift standing or sitting near the kettle, occasionally carrying or moving the equipment.

Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- ages 14-15 must be accompanied by an adult

Causes Community &
- Social Services Disaster Relief &
- Emergency Mental Health &
- Crisis Support Seniors

Tags

#notforprofit #FundraisingEvent #VolunteerWithUs volunteerhours MakeADifference #oshawa #portperry Support the Community

📌 Christmas Kettle Engagement Volunteer (Oshawa)
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