CHILDREN'S FRIEND "SPIRIT OF GIVING" HOLIDAY DRIVE 2024

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ORGANIZATION: Children's Friend

Come join us spread JOY, share HOPE, and make the season BRIGHTER for the children in our programs!

Assist the annual Children's Friend Holiday Drive by supporting logistical operations (see below for potential tasks) to ensure the children have a joyful holiday season.

Possible tasks: (Subject to change depending on our needs the day you visit us.)

  • Greeting donors who are dropping off gifts
  • Helping donors unload their cars
  • Re-bagging and labeling gifts with family wish list numbers
  • Transporting gifts to our different stations
  • Restocking inventory in our workshop room
  • "Shopping" for items to fill gift bags with
  • Organizing our workshop
  • Helping load social workers’ cars with gifts

Physical Considerations:

  • Ample time standing, bending, and lifting
  • May be asked to lift bags weighing up to 20 pounds
  • May be asked to push a wheeled laundry cart across the street to our other building
  • Accommodations can be made to ensure that this is a positive experience for all

Suggested Clothing:

  • Comfortable shoes!
  • Appropriate outdoor gear: there may be a good time spent outdoors, in the elements.
  • Layers- you may be asked to help in a warehouse where heat is not strong

Benefits:

  • Lots of holiday music, and smiles!
  • A meaningful way to spend the holiday
  • All the coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water you could want.
  • Fantastic photo ops in front of the Holiday Drive banner
  • Our gratitude!

20 Shifts

  • Mon Dec 02, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Mon Dec 02, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Tue Dec 03, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Tue Dec 03, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Wed Dec 04, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Wed Dec 04, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Thu Dec 05, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Thu Dec 05, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Fri Dec 06, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Fri Dec 06, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Mon Dec 09, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Mon Dec 09, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Tue Dec 10, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Tue Dec 10, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Wed Dec 11, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Wed Dec 11, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Thu Dec 12, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Thu Dec 12, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Fri Dec 13, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
  • Fri Dec 13, 2024 - afternoon / 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
    These are the shifts we have available per day. If interested, apply to receive the link to the booking calendar.
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About Children's Friend

Location:

153 Summer Street, Providence, RI 02903, US

Mission Statement

Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children.

Description

We at Children's Friend believe in the potential of all children.

A non-profit organization founded in 1834, Children's Friend is a leading provider of child welfare, family support, mental health, and youth development services.

We believe that providing comprehensive and effective services to vulnerable young children is not only a moral obligation but also a prudent financial investment for society to make.

Across Rhode Island, our staff provides services to help over 30,000 individuals annually.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Mon Dec 02, 2024 - Fri Dec 20, 2024
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
This opportunity has 20 shifts

WHERE

153 Summer StreetProvidence, RI 02903

(41.81481,-71.4181)
 

DATE POSTED

September 30, 2024

SKILLS

  • Inventory Management
  • Organization

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15
  • up to 6 hours per day
  • Volunteers should dress in layers, as our warehouse can be either cold or very hot, depending on the weather outside. Comfortable shoes are a must.

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