There are many opportunities to volunteer, from packaging gifts at Santas 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
Individual Volunteering Opportunities
- New Volunteer at Santas Depot? Click here to register!
- Delivery Day Driver? Click here to register!
Already a Volunteer? Click here to access the Santas Volunteer Centre
Individuals and small groups of 2-4 can volunteer at Santas Depot late November and December.
- Shifts must be scheduled in advance.
- All volunteers must be 16 yrs of age or older
- Three hour shifts are scheduled Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm.
- Volunteers may be involved in some or all 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.
- Delivery Days are December 12 & 13 at the Jerry Forbes Centre 12122 68 Street
- Drivers will pre-register with an appointment time for curbside pickup -Click here to register
- All ages are welcome to volunteer on Delivery Days - if you're looking for a group opportunity for youth or families at the depot click here
From time to time, we are presented with the opportunity to raise funds/toys through a third-party activity. For example events volunteers have been very colourful at Color Me Rad, collected donations at Edmonton Eskimo games, sold 50/50 tickets at Oilers and Oil Kings games and more.
Email volunteer@santasanonymous.ca for more information!
We are in need of volunteers on both Delivery Days and Walk-in Days. Volunteers must be over 18, please note that this is an outdoor job, 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 Santas Depot.
Duties include:
- Welcoming everyone to Santas 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: Santas Depot - 12122 68 Street NW
When: November & December
Email volunteer@santasanonymous.ca for more information
This role consists of collecting donated toys pre-assigned locations and bringing them to Santas 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 Santas Depot to be sorted and wrapped
- Representing yourself as a Santas Anonymous volunteer to the public and store employees
- Availability on December 18 to assist with picking up the toy boxes from donation locations would be greatly appreciated
- Each driver and one helper will be provided with Santas 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 13 through December 23, 2020
Email volunteer@santasanonymous.ca for more information
If you have an eye for detail, this is the role for you!
Duties Include:
- Data entry, experience using Donor Perfect and is an asset
- Filing and Photocopying
- Other office tasks like making labels and signs
- Singing. Just because you like to sing doesn’t mean you are good at it. Humming is alright too.
Where: Santas Depot - 12122 68 Street NW
When: November 12, 2020 through January 31, 2021
Email volunteer@santasanonymous.ca for more information