“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” ~Ghandi
As we progress through the year, there are many ways to provide specifically focused service in accordance with the needs of the season.
All volunteers must register in advance! Contact Jaime Smith at 415-503-2720, email volunteer@tsagoldenstate.org or fill out the online volunteer form to sign up today!
Holiday Meal Delivery:
Help deliver Thanksgiving and Christmas Day meals to 5,000 homebound individuals. Drivers and delivery volunteers are needed for each holiday. All volunteers and groups MUST register in advance!
Preparation Dates & Times (3-4hr shifts):
Nov. 1st-9th (10:00am-2:00pm)
Dec. 14-17th (6:00am-2:00pm)
Dec. 20-23rd (10:00am-2:00pm)
Dec. 25th (4:00am-8:00am)
Thanksgiving Meal Delivery FULL
Date: November 22nd
Times:
Shift 1: 8:00am
Shift 2: 8:30am
Shift 3: 9:00am
Deliveries should be completed by 11:00am at the latest.
Christmas Meal Delivery FULL
Date: December 25th
Times:
Shift 1: 8:00am
Shift 2: 8:30am
Shift 3: 9:00am
Celebrity Bell Ringing:
Are you part of a service club, company, organization, or school that likes to serve together? Come join us at Union Square for an hour or all four!
Date: December 7th
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
To schedule your team, contact Rachel Gaddy at 415-503-2736
Kettle Worker/Bell Ringer FULL:
Be the sight and sound of Christmas at locations throughout the city. Volunteer to raise funds to be used to provide services 365 days a year!
Dates: Monday-Saturday, November 25th-December 24th
Time: Varies
To register please contact Jaime Smith at volunteer@tsagoldenstate.org or at 415-503-2720.
Toy & Joy Personal Shopper and Food Bag Distribution
FULL:
Share the joy of giving! Escort parents as they choose new gifts for their children through our own Toy & Joy Shop. Also help distribute food boxes to low-income families in need to help complete their holiday celebration.
Date: December 20th
Times:
AM Shift 8:30am-12:30pm
PM Shift 12:00pm-4:00pm
To register please contact Jaime Smith at volunteer@tsagoldenstate.org or at 415-503-2720.
Toy & Joy Sort and Restock and
Food Bag Preparation FULL:
Help sort and stock toys and create food bags at our Family Service Center in preparation for this year’s Toy & Joy Shop!
*specific projects are based on donations received that week and vary by date. Volunteer team's donations and non-perishable goods are encouraged and appreciated.
Dates: Monday-Saturday, December 1st-December 19th
Times:
AM Shift 8:30am-12:30pm
PM Shift 12:00pm-4:00pm
To register please contact Jaime Smith at volunteer@tsagoldenstate.org or at 415-503-2720.
Holiday Caltrain Toy Collection
FULL:
Be Santa’s elf for an evening and get into the holiday spirit! Help us collect toy donations as the Caltrain Holiday Train makes its way south from San Francisco to Santa Clara. This is a great opportunity for families and small groups!
Date: December 1st and 2nd
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (4 hour shifts) at San Francisco, Peninsula, and South Bay Caltrain stations.
To register please contact Jaime Smith at volunteer@tsagoldenstate.org or at 415-503-2720.