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The Salvation Army
of the Syracuse Area

677 S. Salina St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-475-1688
Fax: 315-475-6307
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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Dome Donation DayDome Donation Day – TBA. Join in this annual tradition of kicking off our holiday efforts.  Help us collect food and monetary donations as fans enter the Carrier Dome. 

Bell SaleChristmas Tree Lighting Bell Sale – Friday, November 27.  Ring in the season by ringing bells and collecting donations at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Clinton Square.

Ring Bells at our Famous Red KettlesRed Kettle Campaign – November 27 – December 24.  Be a part of this Christmas tradition.  Help us collect donations in our famous Red Kettles by ringing bells at area malls.  This is a great group volunteer activity. 

Collect Food and Gifts to Help OthersFood and Mini Tree of Lights Drive – November 1 – December 11.  Coordinate a food drive or a Mini Tree of Lights Drive at your business, school or church to provide for our less fortunate neighbors.

Help Register Families for Distribution DayChristmas Bureau Distribution Registration – Monday, November 30 – Wednesday, December 16.  Assist us in registering low-income families so that they can receive toys, books and food on Christmas Bureau Distribution Day. 

Help organize donated clothing for clientsChristmas Gift Shop – Friday, December 12 – Monday, December 21.  Sort gifts that have been donated for Salvation Army clients.  Assist in the distribution of items to programs. 

Sort food, toys and books for Distribution DayDistribution Day Preparations December 16 - 21. Help us prepare for Christmas Bureau Distribution Day by sorting food and toys and packing stocking stuffers. 

Volunteer to make the holidays brighter for those in needChristmas Bureau Distribution Day – December 22 - Help us distribute toys, books, food and stocking stuffers to over 2,500 low-income families in Onondaga County at the Oncenter.

To find out more about these opportunities or to volunteer, call us at 315-479-1321.


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