There are many opportunities to volunteer, from packaging gifts at Santa's Depot to Special Events, there's something for everyone. Each volunteer shift is a piece of the puzzle that helps to bring a smile to children at Christmas, reminding them that they are remembered and valued.
Individuals
2024 Season Reminders:
- Santa's Depot Shifts open on November 1st, 2024
- Delivery Day Shifts open on December 4th, 2024
- Special Event Shifts will open throughout the season - watch your email for updates!
Once shifts are full they no longer show on the calendar. Keep checking back for new openings throughout the season!
Please book no more than 1 shifts per week to allow everyone to experience the magic at Santa's Depot!
Individual Volunteering Opportunities
New Volunteer at Santa's Depot? Fill out the application here!
Already a Volunteer? Click here to access the Santas Volunteer Portal
Individuals and small groups of 2-4 can volunteer at Santa's Depot from November 19-December 13.
- Shifts must be scheduled in advance.
- All volunteers must be 16 yrs of age or older
- Three hour shifts are scheduled Monday-Friday 9:30am- 12:30pm, Wednesdays & Fridays 5:30pm-8:30pm and Saturdays from 9:30am-1:30pm.
- Volunteers may be involved in any of the following activities: preparing gifts for individual children, bagging gifts for specific families, sorting toy donations, condensing sorted toy bins, and putting batteries in toys.
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Training: October 3 - 9, 2024 (self-paced online learning and one in-person session at Santa's Depot - please see more details below)
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Family Support Program Opens: October 15, 2024 and will operate Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
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Family Support Program Closes: December 20, 2024
From time to time, we are presented with the opportunity to raise funds/toys through a third-party activity such as collecting donations at the Edmonton Riverhawks or Edmonton Elks games or selling 50/50 tickets at Oil Kings games.
Email volunteer@santasanonymous.ca for more information!
Volunteers are needed to look after parking & traffic control for Delivery Days - December 14 & 15. Volunteers must be over 18, please note that this is an outdoor job, and volunteers must be able to stay for the full shift.
If you have a big smile, sunny personality and can-do attitude this may be the role for you. Greeters welcome all those who come to Santa's Depot.
Duties include:
- Welcoming everyone to Santa's Depot
- Answering a lot of questions
- Ensuring volunteers sign in and out
- Assist in receiving and recording toy donations
- Accepting and receipting monetary donations
- Answering a lot more questions
Where: Santa's Depot - 12122 68 Street NW
When: November & December
Email volunteer@santasanonymous.ca for more information
This role consists of collecting donated toys at pre-assigned locations and bringing them to Santa's Depot. Drivers can be scheduled to pick up once or twice a week, every day, or be on the on-call list, it is up to you!
Duties Include:
- Collecting donated toys at pre-assigned locations and bringing them to Santa's Depot to be sorted and wrapped
- Presenting yourself as a Santas Anonymous' volunteer to the public and store employees
- Availability on December 21st to assist with picking up the toy boxes from donation locations would be greatly appreciated
- Each driver and one helper will be provided with a Santa's Pick-up Driver photo identification, training on how to empty the 5-foot high donation boxes, and a supply of bags to put the toys in
Requirements for this position include a valid driver’s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle. Toy Pick-up Drivers are welcome to work on their own or with family and friends. Drivers give their time and use of their vehicles.
Where: Various Edmonton Malls & Big Box Stores
When: November 15 through December 23