Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Christmas Kettles is a familiar program of The Salvation Army for over 100 years. Groups, businesses, companies, churches, families and individuals volunteer to stand at a familiar Salvation Army Kettle, ringing the bell, greeting people as they shop and welcoming them to donate to The Salvation Army kettle effort.
Funds raised through the kettle program support the various programs of The Salvation Army in the Greater Burlington area. The Friendly Kitchen which serves 100 meals/night-six days a week; our family and emergency services programs; the Family Christmas program serving over 600 families with food, toys and clothing, all benefit from the funds raised at the Christmas Kettles.
Days and Times are Monday-Saturday, 10AM-6PM starting Monday, November 9, 2008(excluding Sundays)

Call soon! Dates and Locations fill up fast!!

Volunteers can be made up of a group, family, or individuals willing to give a minimum of four hours at a kettle. Parents with children can also volunteer.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Salvation Army, Greater Burlington Area

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X Evening X X X X X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule One-Time Monthly Weekly Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Large Group (6 Or More) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-5) Individual Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Disaster Victims Homeless Families / Parents Low-income / Poverty This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Job Skill Training Hunger / Food Family Support Poverty Homelessness

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Nov 26, 2009 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM 15   Nov 27, 2009 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM 15   Nov 28, 2009 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM 15

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Contact Person: David Dickson, Major, (802) 864-6991 ext 100, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

64 Main St. Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Directions:

Corner of Main St. and So. Champlain St.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Major David Dickson
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Varied
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	4 Hours Per Day Minimum Unless Otherwise Arranged
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	16
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	9
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	No
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person)
Additional screening procedures required
	Designated Group leader must talk with Major Dickson prior to volunteering
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on August 27, 2009