OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD IS BACK AGAIN!

We are pleased to present a great volunteer opportunity for all cadets 14 years and older - Operation Christmas Child.  We have been booked to assist with inspecting and packing shoeboxes at the Samaritan's Purse Warehouse on Saturday, 1 Dec 2018 from 0900 - 1200hrs.  This is a very rewarding experience and we encourage as many of you to sign-up as possible!  This is a great way of helping out children who are less fortunate this Christmas.  

I also realize this is the same weekend as the Survivor FTX.  If you are not attending the FTX, then please strongly consider volunteering!

When:  Saturday, 1 Dec 2018
Where:  Samaritan's Purse, 20 Hopewell Way NE
Dress:  Calgary Highlander T-shirt with appropriate civvies and comfortable, closed toe shoes (you will be standing for the duration of your shift)
Info:  Meet at the main entrance at 0845hrs.  There will be an orientation given by the staff to go through how to check and wrap the shoeboxes.  The orientation starts promptly at 0900hrs.  Light snacks will be available.  Parents are more than welcomed to sign-up as well!  We need an adult chaperone for every 5 cadets.  We have room for a total of 17 volunteers.  Click here to sign-up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4CABA72DA0F94-operation.

Additional Information:

Forms

Please download, complete and bring with you the required forms when you come to the Processing Center. Forms must be completed in advance.

Download Short-Term Volunteer Release Form

Download Group Participant List (to be filled out by Group Leader)

Processing Center Information

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your shift begins. It takes time to check-in and get settled. Training begins promptly at the start of each volunteer shift.
You are encouraged to bring packed shoeboxes when you come to your shift! Learn how to pack shoeboxes here.
All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age, regardless of a student’s grade level. Due to the warehouse environment, we can allow no exceptions to this age requirement.
At least one chaperone for every five youth is required (youth volunteers include any volunteers between the ages of 14-17).
The warehouse is often cool, so it is best to dress in layers to stay warm.
Any valuables should remain locked in your vehicle.
Closed-toed shoes are required footwear for the warehouse.
Only bottled water is allowed on the warehouse floor (no glass containers please).
One week prior to your scheduled time, you will receive an email with updated information about your work in the Processing Center.

Contact us

If you need planning help, or if you have any additional questions, please let us know. This Christmas season, we pray that you will experience God’s joy as you share the love of Jesus Christ with the world’s children.

Sincerely,

Roxy Meyers, Volunteer Coordinator
rmeyers@samaritan.ca

We look forward to serving with you at a Processing Center this year. God bless you!

Operation Christmas Child is about children, families, and churches working together in the Name of Jesus Christ to impact others around the world. Your involvement is an integral part of this ministry. Our prayer is that your group will have a wonderful experience at the Processing Center, making your Christmas season even more meaningful. If we can do anything to help you prepare for your time of service, please do not hesitate to call our Calgary office at 1-800-303-1269