Department/Agency
Denver Human Services
Project Name
Denver Santa Claus Shop
Project Background
WE ARE GOING TO A MOBILE DISTRIBUTION THIS YEAR!
For the past 90 years, the Denver Santa Claus Shop has been able to make the joy of the holidays a reality for over 1 million children. This year, the Santa Claus Shop is in need of volunteers to help fulfill its mission: that every child should have a toy at Christmas.
Dates and Location
December 11, 12, 14 & 15, 2020
Parking Lot of 2150 S. Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80222
Volunteer Hours
4 hours, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., or 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Onsite Parking?
Yes
Duties Performed
Helping parents check in via pre-registration, phone/tabulate check in so they can access the shop
Distribution/loading of toys to families (outdoors, please wear warm clothing)
Traffic control
Level of Physical Demand
Helping check in on tablets, lifting toys/boxes into cars
Dress Code
Sneakers/Close-Toed Shoes
Long Pants/Long Sleeves
Comfortable Clothes/Casual Attire that can get dirty
What to Bring
A face covering, water, wear warm clothing - the event will be outside
Items Provided
Tablets/laptops for those helping folks register, gloves and hand sanitizer
Volunteer Training Time Needed?
Yes - Approximately 1 hour to show the registration platform. These can be done virtually before the event. The day of event, additional training will be provided.