Toy Pantry Volunteers

Our Holiday Toy Pantry will take place on three different dates this year.  Each child will receive a new toy, stocking-stuffer, and stuffed animal.  Last year, we impacted more than 1,500 children through our holiday program and hope to serve more this year.

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It is truly a rewarding experience to help so many families in need and to brighten their holiday season.  We hope you will join us for this tradition!

To volunteer, please select a time in the chart below by clicking the link in the "Date" column to open the sign-up form. 

​Please complete a form  for each

individual volunteer (including children). 

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See more detailed descriptions of each volunteer opportunity at the bottom of this page.

 

If you need assistance, please contact Missy Reams by phone at 515-244-6251 option 5 or by email at mreams@bidwellriverside.org.

 

Types of Holiday Volunteer Assistance Needed:

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Adopt-A-Family (Date to be determined)

  • Pick-Up Preparation:  Ensure  all presents have been dropped off, and then group all packages by family. 

  • Pick-Up:  Welcome parents as they arrive to pick up their gifts and help them get everything to their car.  

 

Toy Sorting (Date to be determined):  Sorting toys prior to the Toy Pantry events. Toys are sorted by age categories.  Other items that are organized include: stocking-stuffers, stuffed animals, socks, and blankets.  All ages of volunteers welcome. 

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Holiday Toy Pantry

  • Set-Up:  Help move items into the pantry and set up stations for hot chocolate and cookies, stocking-stuffers, toys, and blankets so that families can "shop" through the Holiday Toy Pantry.  (Please note: All items are free.)  All ages of volunteers welcome. 

  • *Toy Pantry Event (Toy Giveaway): Volunteers are needed to assist with hospitality, snacks, and guiding families through the toy pantry, as they choose items for each of their children.  (*Note:  Must be 10 years or older to help at this event.  All other activities do not have age restrictions.)

  • Toy Pantry Office Set-Up: All remaining toys are moved to our Administrative Office, and families that were unable to attend the Holiday Toy Pantry events may come select toys and stocking-stuffers for their children.

  • Data Entry:  Data entry is needed so that all toy pantry sign up forms are entered into a database.

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Phone: 515-244-6251

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