My very first time visiting Share-A-Gift toy shop was a sight I will never forget. I opened the warehouse doors and burst into HAPPY TEARS. I knew then I had to volunteer.
— D.S.Volunteers are a critical need for Share–A–Gift to run its when we distribute donated children’s gifts to low-income families in need of holiday assistance.
We hope that you and your families (and possibly your business, co-workers, association, or service club) will help us with a few hours to brighten the Holidays for others – and perhaps for yourself as well.
We are registering Toy Shop volunteers (below) for time slots on Wednesday, December 11 through Sunday, December 15, 2019
Individuals + Small Groups
Individuals, families, and , please REGISTER ONLINE at bottom of this page.
Larger Groups
(school groups, scout troops, service groups, business co-workers, etc.) must by contacting our in early autumn (email preferred).
Please review all current volunteer information on this page
before registering
or before emailing (preferred) or calling.
For questions or registering larger groups, please contact our :
Toy Shop Location
The Toy Shop will be located at
TBD
in December 2019 this year.
When the Toy Shop is for Volunteers and Donation Collection, December 11 to 15, links to the Toy Shop Map will be displayed on this page (and on the home page when viewing our website from a Mobile Phone browser).
Toy Shop Helpers
Setup
Volunteers are needed for each of the time slots below to help inventory, organize, and set out thousands of new and gently-used toys.
These are the best times for and to volunteer at Share–A–Gift, and it’s fun for all!
Wednesday
December 11
11 am – 1 pm
1 – 3 pm
3 – 5 pm
5 – 7 pm
Thursday
December 12
11 am – 1 pm
1 – 3 pm
3 – 5 pm
5 – 7 pm
Friday
December 13
9 am – 11 am
11 am – 1 pm
1 – 3 pm
3 – 5 pm
(no shifts after 5pm)
Toy Distribution
On Saturday, our clients are invited to choose gifts for their children at one of the 2 shop sessions. Volunteers are needed for check-in and check-out, to assist clients with toy selection, and to provide help getting toys to cars. speakers are especially welcome. Over 100 volunteers are needed for each shop session, and help is also needed between sessions for re-stocking toys.
Volunteers are asked to and to stay for their entire session. The first 30 minutes of each session are for Share–A–Gift .
Please consider volunteering with your children on Toy Shop Setup days – kids are really helpful in sorting toys that belong together and matching pieces!
Saturday
December 14
Toy Shop Distribution
shift times:
7:45 am – 12:15 pm
or
12:45 – 5:00 pm
Restock Help
also needed:
Noon – 1:15 pm
Pack-up
Pack-up help is especially appreciated on Sunday as leftover toys must be packed for further distribution to other organizations in need of toys, reusable materials must be stored, and the donated building space must be returned to its original condition.
Sunday
December 15
Noon – 3 pm
Volunteer Registration
For Toy Shop Volunteers — individuals, families, and , Share–A–Gift uses the website to . Please review all information above before registering to volunteer.
Share–A–Gift uses the free version of — our apologies for the advertising!
For larger , please register with our —
Information at the top of this page.
Amazing mechanics from bike shops all over our community volunteer and donate their time, materials, and effort in so they will be good working order for families coming to our Share-A-Gift Toy Shop.
bike mechanics (usually registered through bike shops) and hobbyists are welcome to volunteer.
you must provide your own tools – Share-A-Gift and the professional bike mechanics are unable to provide or loan tools.
Register
Please contact our , in advance, to register to volunteer for Bicycle Repair Night:
will be located at
TBD
on TBD
this year.
Question:
When do you need volunteers?Answer:
Volunteers are primarily needed during our Toy Shop Setup and Toy Distribution days (this year, December 11 to December 15, 2019 ). Check back in October to register.
Q: Is there a minimum age for volunteers?
A:
– Younger children (client or volunteer) are permitted in the Toy Shop on that day.
— No minimum age, but all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
These are the best times for families with children to volunteer.
– Younger children (client or volunteer) are permitted in the Toy Shop on that day.
Q: What can I do as a volunteer?
A:
Collect toys
• Sort toys
• Inventory toys
• Set up an attractive shop so parents can easily choose what they would like
• Transport collection boxes and toys
• Help to give away toys
• Help with toy shop clean up
Q: Is there are minimum volunteer time commitment?
A:
— we request a 5-hour commitment at specific times (each shift includes a required orientation at its beginning).
— shifts are arranged in two-hour time slots, but volunteer time is flexible.
— we request a 5-hour commitment at specific times (each shift includes a required orientation at its beginning).
Q: Is there a maximum number of volunteers that can work?
A:
— over 100 volunteers are needed for each of the morning and afternoon sessions. speakers are especially welcome.
— we restrict numbers to approximately 30 persons in the shop at any one shift. These are the best times for families with children to volunteer.
— over 100 volunteers are needed for each of the morning and afternoon sessions. speakers are especially welcome.
Q: Can I get credit for Community Service credit for volunteering?
A:
Yes – we are a registered not-for-profit corporation and can document community service hours. We can provide a form, or you may provide your own required for sign-off.