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Help children all over Central Alabama have a happy holiday season! Volunteers needed to pick up toys from Publix locations and deliver directly to United Way agencies in Central Alabama. Load up your vehicle, turn on your holiday playlist and spread cheer throughout your home!
This volunteer option is open to families, friends and helpers. Find a route that works best for you!
Once you choose your shift you will receive an email with the route map and contact information.
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Opens Nov 1, 2024 5:00pm
Registration Closes
2 hours before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
Family Friendly
Requirements
Other
Requirement Details
This option covers driving routes in Jefferson, Shelby, Chilton, Walker, and St. Clair Counties.
Volunteers will pick up toys at up to 4 Publix locations and deliver to an agency location. Regular communication with UW Hands On staff is needed.
Your own vehicle is required. Van, Truck, or SUV is recommended.
Perks
This is a flexible option. While the route is set up as a shift, we recommend you start anytime during the shift and deliver to the agency before they close.
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Shifts (95)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2: 1-20 to Pell City | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2200 Village Dr Moody, AL 35004 | 1/1 | Over |
1 - 6 of 6 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2: 1-20 to Pell City | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 220 Village Drive Moody, AL 35004 | This route covers 2 stops and one agency: Christian Love Pantry in Pell City. Entire Route is 21 miles. Publix locations include Publix at the Village at Moody, Publix at South Park Center in Pell City. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 6: North Jefferson to Walker County | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 7274 Gadsden Hwy Trussville, AL 35173 | This Route covers 3 stops and 2 agencies. Total time is an hour and a half and 71 miles. Stops include Publix at The Shoppes at Deerfoot in Trussville, Publix at Clay Marketplace in Chalkville, and Publix at Magnolia City Place in Gardendale. Agencies: Arc of Walker County and Salvation... | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 1: Shelby Emergency Assistance and Kelsey's Place | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4289 S Shades Crest Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 6 stops and two agencies: Shelby Emergency Assistance Center and Kelsey's Place. Entire route is 60 miles. Publix stops include: Publix at Mogan Road Plaza in Hoover, Publix at Pelham Town Center in Pelham, Publix at Whitestone in Alabaster, Publix at Calera Crossings in Calera. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 4: Jefferson County Child Development | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 230 20th St S Birmingham, AL 35233 Publix Midtown has a parking deck | This route has one stop and one agency: Jefferson County Child Development. Route is short and can be done over a lunch hour. You can call Publix first to see if they have toys to pick up. Publix location: Publix at 20 Midtown. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Route 11: Hoover to Big Brothers Big Sisters | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2547 John Hawkins Pkwy Hoover, AL 35244 | This route has two pickups:
Drop off will be at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham. | 2/2 | Over | |
| Route 10: Pelham to Shelby Emergency Assistance | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 1944 US Hwy 31 South Pelham, AL 35244 |
| 0/1 | Over |
1 - 6 of 6 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 9: Short Route to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 411 Greensprings Hwy Birmingham, AL 35209 Publix at Edgemont Town Center | This is a short pick up at one location to Big Brothers Big Sisters Starts at the Publix on 411 Greensprings Hwy, Homewood to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 3: Hueytown to Jefferson County Child Developement Council. | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3014 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr #118 Hueytown, AL 35203 | This route covers 2 stops and 1 agency: Jefferson County Child Development Council. Entire Drive Route is 23 miles and 45 minutes. | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 7: Bessemer to Big Brother Big Sister | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4965 Promenade Pkwy Bessemer, AL 35022 | This route covers 3 pickups and 1 agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters. Total drive time is 43 minutes, 23 miles total. Publix stops include the Publix at Colonial Promenade Tannehill, Publix at Hoover Place, and Publix at Vestavia Hills City Center. | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 5: Hoover to Jefferson County Child Development Center | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 5188 Caldwell Mill Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 3 stops and one agency: Jefferson County Child Development Center. The route is 16 miles with a drive time of 40 minutes. Publix locations include Publix at Valleydale Village in Hoover, Publix at Patchwork Farms in Vestavia Hills, and Publix at Rocky Ridge Square in | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 8: Chelsea to Glenwood | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 609 Chelsea Crossroads Chelsea, AL 35043 | This route covers 4 stops and 1 agency. Drive time is 1 hour and 29 miles. Publix stops included: Publix at Chelsea Crossroads, Publix at the Village at Lee Branch, Publix at Tattersall Park, and Publix at the Market Place at the Bray. Drop off is at Glenwood Administration building... | 1/1 | Over |
| CANCELED Route 11: Hoover to Big Brothers Big Sisters | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2547 John Hawkins Pkwy Hoover, AL 35244 | This route has two pickups:
Drop off will be at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham. | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 3 of 3 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1: Shelby Emergency Assistance and Kelsey's Place | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4289 S Shades Crest Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 6 stops and two agencies: Shelby Emergency Assistance Center and Kelsey's Place. Entire route is 60 miles. Publix stops include: Publix at Mogan Road Plaza in Hoover, Publix at Pelham Town Center in Pelham, Publix at Whitestone in Alabaster, Publix at Calera Crossings in Calera. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Publix at Montclair Place | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 1325 Montclair Road Birmingham, AL 35210 |
| 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 10: Pelham to Shelby Emergency Assistance | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 1944 US Hwy 31 South Pelham, AL 35244 |
| 1/1 | Over |
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11: Hoover to Big Brothers Big Sisters | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2547 John Hawkins Pkwy Hoover, AL 35244 |
This route has two pickups:
Drop off will be at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham. | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 2: 1-20 to Pell City | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 220 Village Drive Moody, AL 35004 | This route covers 2 stops and one agency: Christian Love Pantry in Pell City. Entire Route is 21 miles. Publix locations include Publix at the Village at Moody, Publix at South Park Center in Pell City. | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 7: Bessemer to Big Brother Big Sister | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4965 Promenade Pkwy Bessemer, AL 35004 | This route covers 3 pickups and 1 agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters. Total drive time is 43 minutes, 23 miles total. Publix stops include the Publix at Colonial Promenade Tannehill, Publix at Hoover Place, and Publix at Vestavia Hills City Center. | 2/2 | Over |
| Route 8: Chelsea to Glenwood | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 609 Chelsea Crossroads Chelsea, AL 35043 | This route covers 4 stops and 1 agency. Drive time is 45 minutes and 21 miles. Publix stops included: Publix at Chelsea Crossroads, Publix at the Village at Lee Branch, Publix at Tattersall Park, and Publix at the Market Place at the Bray. Drop off is at the Glenwood Administration... | 0/2 | Over |
1 - 10 of 10 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11: Hoover to Big Brothers Big Sisters | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2547 John Hawkins Pkwy Hoover, AL 35244 |
This route has two pickups:
Drop off will be at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 9: Short Route to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 411 Greensprings Hwy Birmingham, AL 35209 Publix at Edgemont Town Center | This is a short pick up at 2 locations to Publix and Positive Maturity then to Big Brothers Big Sisters Starts at the Publix on 411 Greensprings Hwy, Homewood to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 3: Hueytown to Jefferson County Child Development Council | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3014 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr #118 Hueytown, AL 35203 | This route covers 2 stops and 1 agency: Jefferson County Child Development Council. Entire Drive Route is 23 miles and 45 minutes. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 7: Bessemer to Big Brother Big Sister | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4965 Promenade Pkwy Bessemer, AL 35022 | This route covers 3 pickups and 1 agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters. Total drive time is 43 minutes, 23 miles total. Publix stops include the Publix at Colonial Promenade Tannehill, Publix at Hoover Place, and Publix at Vestavia Hills City Center. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 6: North Jefferson to Walker County | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 7274 Gadsden Hwy Trussville, AL 35173 | This Route covers 3 stops and 2 agencies. Total time is an hour and a half and 71 miles. Stops include Publix at The Shoppes at Deerfoot in Trussville, Publix at Clay Marketplace in Chalkville, and Publix at Magnolia City Place in Gardendale. Agencies: Arc of Walker County and Salvation... | 0/2 | Over | |
| Route 5: Hoover to Jefferson County Child Development Center | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 5188 Caldwell Mill Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 3 stops and one agency: Jefferson County Child Development Center. The route is 16 miles with a drive time of 40 minutes. Publix locations include Publix at Valleydale Village in Hoover, Publix at Patchwork Farms in Vestavia Hills, and Publix at Rocky Ridge Square in | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 8: Chelsea to Glenwood | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 609 Chelsea Crossroads Chelsea, AL 35043 | This route covers 4 stops and 1 agency. Drive time is 45 minutes and 21 miles. Publix stops included: Publix at Chelsea Crossroads, Publix at the Village at Lee Branch, Publix at Tattersall Park, and Publix at the Market Place at the Bray. Drop off is at the Glenwood Administration... | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 1: Shelby Emergency Assistance and Kelsey's Place | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4289 S Shades Crest Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 6 stops and two agencies: Shelby Emergency Assistance Center and Kelsey's Place. Entire route is 60 miles. Publix stops include: Publix at Mogan Road Plaza in Hoover, Publix at Pelham Town Center in Pelham, Publix at Whitestone in Alabaster, Publix at Calera Crossings in Calera. | 1/4 | Over | |
| Route 4: Jefferson County Child Development | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 230 20th St S Birmingham, AL 35233 Publix Midtown has a parking deck |
| 2/2 | Over | |
| Route 10: Pelham to Shelby Emergency Assistance | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 1944 US Hwy 31 South Pelham, AL 35244 |
| 1/2 | Over |
1 - 5 of 5 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 7: Bessemer to Jefferson County Sheriff's office | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4965 Promenade Pkwy Bessemer, AL 35022 | This route covers 3 pickups and 1 agency: Jefferson County Sheriff's office in Birmingham. Publix stops include the Publix at Colonial Promenade Tannehill, Publix at Hoover Place, and Publix at Vestavia Hills City Center. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 6: North Jefferson to Walker County | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 7274 Gadsden Hwy Trussville, AL 35173 | This Route covers 3 stops and 2 agencies. Total time is an hour and a half and 71 miles. Stops include Publix at The Shoppes at Deerfoot in Trussville, Publix at Clay Marketplace in Chalkville, and Publix at Magnolia City Place in Gardendale. Agencies: Arc of Walker County and Salvation... | 2/2 | Over | |
| Route 5: Hoover to Jefferson County Child Development Center | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 5188 Caldwell Mill Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 3 stops and one agency: Jefferson County Child Development Center. The route is 16 miles with a drive time of 40 minutes. Publix locations include Publix at Valleydale Village in Hoover, Publix at Patchwork Farms in Vestavia Hills, and Publix at Rocky Ridge Square in | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 8: Chelsea to Glenwood | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 609 Chelsea Crossroads Chelsea, AL 35043 | This route covers 4 stops and 1 agency. Drive time is 45 minutes and 21 miles. Publix stops included: Publix at Chelsea Crossroads, Publix at the Village at Lee Branch, Publix at Tattersall Park, and Publix at the Market Place at the Bray. Drop off is at the Glenwood Administration... | 2/2 | Over | |
| Route 4: Jefferson County Child Development | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 230 20th St S Birmingham, AL 35233 Publix Midtown has a parking deck |
| 3/3 | Over |
1 - 7 of 7 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11: Hoover to Jefferson County Sheriff's Department | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 2547 John Hawkins Pkwy Hoover, AL 35244 |
This route has two pickups:
Drop off will be at Jefferson County Sheriff's Department at: Administration Office | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 9: Short Route to Glenwood | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 411 Greensprings Hwy Birmingham, AL 35209 Publix at Edgemont Town Center | This is a short pick up at 1 location and the agency is Glenwood. Starts at the Publix on 411 Greensprings Hwy, Homewood to 608 38th Street South, Birmingham. Linda Baker is your contact. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 3: Hueytown to Jefferson County Child Developement Council. | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3014 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr #118 Hueytown, AL 35203 | This route covers 2 stops and 1 agency: Jefferson County Child Development Council. Entire Drive Route is 23 miles and 45 minutes. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 6: North Jefferson to Walker County | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 7274 Gadsden Hwy Trussville, AL 35173 | This Route covers 3 stops and 2 agencies. Total time is an hour and a half and 71 miles. Stops include Publix at The Shoppes at Deerfoot in Trussville, Publix at Clay Marketplace in Chalkville, and Publix at Magnolia City Place in Gardendale. Agencies: Arc of Walker County and Salvation... | 1/2 | Over | |
| Route 5: Hoover to Jefferson County Child Development Center | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 5188 Caldwell Mill Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 3 stops and one agency: Jefferson County Child Development Center. The route is 16 miles with a drive time of 40 minutes. Publix locations include Publix at Valleydale Village in Hoover, Publix at Patchwork Farms in Vestavia Hills, and Publix at Rocky Ridge Square in | 2/2 | Over | |
| Route 1: Shelby Emergency Assistance and Kelsey's Place | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4289 S Shades Crest Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 6 stops and two agencies: Shelby Emergency Assistance Center and Kelsey's Place. Entire route is 60 miles. Publix stops include: Publix at Mogan Road Plaza in Hoover, Publix at Pelham Town Center in Pelham, Publix at Whitestone in Alabaster, Publix at Calera Crossings in Calera. | 1/1 | Over | |
| Route 10: Pelham to Shelby Emergency Assistance | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 1944 US Hwy 31 South Pelham, AL 35244 |
| 0/1 | Over |
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2: 1-20 to Pell City | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 220 Village Drive Moody, AL 35004 | This route covers 2 stops and one agency: Christian Love Pantry in Pell City. Entire Route is 21 miles. Publix locations include Publix at the Village at Moody, Publix at South Park Center in Pell City. | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 7: Bessemer to Jefferson County Sheriff's office | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4965 Promenade Pkwy Bessemer, AL 35022 | This route covers 3 pickups and 1 agency: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. T Publix stops include the Publix at Colonial Promenade Tannehill, Publix at Hoover Place, and Publix at Vestavia Hills City Center. | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 8: Chelsea to Glenwood | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 609 Chelsea Crossroads Chelsea, AL 35043 | This route covers 4 stops and 1 agency. Drive time is 45 minutes and 21 miles. Publix stops included: Publix at Chelsea Crossroads, Publix at the Village at Lee Branch, Publix at Tattersall Park, and Publix at the Market Place at the Bray. Drop off is at the Glenwood Administration... | 2/2 | Over |
| Route 1: Shelby Emergency Assistance and Kelsey's Place | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 4289 S Shades Crest Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 6 stops and two agencies: Shelby Emergency Assistance Center and Kelsey's Place. Entire route is 60 miles. Publix stops include: Publix at Mogan Road Plaza in Hoover, Publix at Pelham Town Center in Pelham, Publix at Whitestone in Alabaster, Publix at Calera Crossings in Calera. | 1/1 | Over |
1 - 4 of 4 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11: Hoover to Glenwood | 8:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 2547 John Hawkins Pkwy Hoover, AL 35244 |
This route has two pickups:
Drop off will be at Glenwood's Administration offices at 608 38th Street south, Birmingham, AL. | 1/1 | Over |
| Route 3: Hueytown to Jefferson County Child Developement Council. | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3014 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr #118 Hueytown, AL 35203 | This is the final pick up for this drive. This route covers 2 stops and 1 agency: Jefferson County Child Development Council. Entire Drive Route is 23 miles and 45 minutes. | 2/2 | Over |
| Route 6: North Jefferson to Walker County | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 7274 Gadsden Hwy Trussville, AL 35173 | This Route covers 3 stops and 2 agencies. Total time is an hour and a half and 71 miles. Stops include Publix at The Shoppes at Deerfoot in Trussville, Publix at Clay Marketplace in Chalkville, and Publix at Magnolia City Place in Gardendale. Agencies: Arc of Walker County and Salvation... | 2/2 | Over |
| Route 5: Hoover to Jefferson County Child Development Center | 8:00am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 5188 Caldwell Mill Rd Hoover, AL 35244 | This route covers 3 stops and one agency: Jefferson County Child Development Center. The route is 16 miles with a drive time of 40 minutes. Publix locations include Publix at Valleydale Village in Hoover, Publix at Patchwork Farms in Vestavia Hills, and Publix at Rocky Ridge Square in | 2/2 | Over |
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