Christmas Kettle Engagement Volunteer

Job summary

Set up and secure the donation kettle at the assigned location, ensuring it is never left unattended during the shift. Welcome shoppers, encourage community engagement, and thank donors for their contributions.

Job details

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 Flexible 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

What you’ll do

Set up and secure the donation kettle at the assigned location, ensuring it is never left unattended during the shift. Welcome shoppers, encourage community engagement, and thank donors for their contributions.

Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old; those aged 14–15 must be accompanied by an adult. Shifts are flexible and typically last 2–4 hours, with most of the time spent standing or sitting and occasional equipment handling.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Donor Engagement
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Fundraising
• Equipment Setup
• Equipment Security
• Reliability
• Public-Facing Representation

Job areas

• Social Services
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail

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