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Be a part of the 2011 Christmas Volunteer Campaign! We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with various events, including registration, distribution, and the Kettle Campaign. Our activities will take place from November 8-11 for registration and orientation, with distribution from December 5-16 at the SC State Fairgrounds. Help us sort food and gifts, assemble gift bags, and assist clients during gift pickups. Volunteers must be 16+ years old. Reach out today to contribute joy to the holiday season! Contact Seth Taylor at seth.taylor@uss.salvationarmy.org for more information.
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Christmas Overview Volunteer Recruitment Marketing and PR Special Events
Pre-Kettle Volunteer Recruitment Registration Week • Nov 8 – 11 • Nov 7: Mandatory orientation session Distribution Set Up • Dec 5 - 10 Distribution Week • Dec 12 - 16
Registration Week • Nov 8 – 11 • SC State Fairgrounds • Assist at Christmas warehouse • Meet with applicants • Review applications • Must be 18 or older • Mandatory orientation session
Distribution Set-up • Dec 5 – 10 • SC State Fairgrounds • Assist at Christmas warehouse • Move tables, chairs, etc. • Sort food and gifts • Assemble gift bags • Must be 16 or older
Distribution Week • Dec 12 – 16 • SC State Fairgrounds • Assist clients as they pick up their gifts at the Christmas warehouse
Kettle Campaign Volunteer Recruitment • Target groups to adopt kettle for a full day 10am – 8pm • Need contact person for reservations and staffing internally • Complete form and return to staff
Kettle Campaign Spread the Word Schedule speaking engagements Pass out flyers Send emails Facebook and tweet
Kettle Campaign Digital Kettle • Target individuals to host an online Red Kettle • Partnering with young professional groups • Facebook contest to give away iPad to whoever raises the most $
Marketing & PR • Word of mouth volunteer recruitment • Optimize email marketing • State Fair booth • Advertisements
Programs Angel Tree Bear Dressing Stocking Stuffing
Angel Tree • Adopt a child for Christmas • Collect toys & food for those in need
Bear Dressing • Adopt a bear to dress for Christmas • Dressed bears are distributed to the needy
Stocking Stuffing • Great for school or youth groups • Stocking stuffer suggestions available online • Oct pick-up > Fill > Dec drop-off
Events October Oct 12-23 State Fair booth November Nov 8-11 Registration Week Nov 18 Bell ringing begins Nov 21 Christmas Kickoff December Dec 5-10 Distribution Set-up Dec 10 Christmas Reveal Dec 12-16 Distribution Week Dec 24 Bell ringing ends
Contact Contact Seth Taylor for more information. • seth.taylor@uss.salvationarmy.org • 803.309.3244 • http://DoingTheMostGood.org