About
Santa’s Workshop is held each year at the YWCA to help families living in area homeless shelters, transitional housing programs or receiving YW services, to have a happy holiday season. Children have an opportunity to make gifts that they can give to moms, teachers, friends and others in their life circle and can even have their picture taken with Santa. Parents are able to “shop” (everything is free) for gifts to give their children.
This year's event will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 9 - 12 pm. See the following list of various volunteer opportunities. We hope you find the perfect fit for you and/or your organization! All Volunteers will report at 8:00 am on December 7th.
First Time volunteers and never attended Volunteer Orientation: Orientation for the event will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:30 pm - 7 pm. Please register at this link: https://givepul.se/1lkdrj
Sign up is first come, first serve - so don't delay!
Shifts (7)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Bag Escorts | 8:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will be assigned to a parent and will assist by carrying her bags of presents | 60/60 | Over |
Craft Buddies | 8:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will be paired with a child to assist them with crafts. ( all craft buddies under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult) | 151/150 | Over |
Craft Instructors | 8:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will run craft stations and teach the kids how to make each craft! Don't worry--instructions will be provided to you | 21/32 | Over |
Gift Wrappers | 8:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will wrap presents selected by the families | 50/50 | Over |
Lunch Prep | 8:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will prepare sack lunches for the families attending Santa's Workshop! | 6/6 | Over |
Nursery/ Pre-School Attendants | 8:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers must be 18 and up. Volunteers will play with children ages 4 & under, alongside YW Child Development staff | 25/40 | Over |
Santa's Assistants | 8:30am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | Volunteers will assist Santa in bringing cheer to all the boys and girls! | 4/4 | Over |