Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Salvation Army red kettles dot the city’s most trafficked corners—and seem to be just about everywhere. Bellringers have made countless appearances on both the big and little screen—Pheobe on Friends was just one personality to take a turn at a kettle. And ringers have even made a mark on seasonal tunes. Think of the classic “Silver bells.”

For the first time in New York City, The Salvation Army will be launching a “Christmas in July” kettle effort to help meet the increasing needs of the community. Now more than ever, New Yorkers are turning to The Salvation Army for help. Together each quarter, nickel and dime dropped into a red kettle translates into 300,000 meals for the homeless, rent assistance, homeless services, and much, much more. In fact, kettle donations help fund 140 community and social services programs that the Army operates year round.

When can you volunteer?

July 13 - 18, 2009. A relatively short time commitment and flexible hours make bell-ringing ideal for volunteers with tight schedules.

Everyone with an outgoing personality, a big smile, a little endurance, and a heart for helping people!

This opportunity is sponsored by: The Salvation Army of Greater New York This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Adult Education & Job Skills Development Emergency Response & Preparedness Homeless & Housing Faith-Based Hunger & Soup Kitchens Mentoring Children & Youth Substance Abuse & Recovery This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Group/Corporate Groups Welcome Senior Citizens Welcome Kids Welcome Teens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X Evening X X X X X X Occasional One-Time Contact Person: Jennifer VanderWeele, Volunteer Coordinator, (212) 337-7324, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 120 W. 14th Street New York, NY 10011 (See a map) Web Site: http://www.salvationarmy-newyork.org/ Miscellaneous Information Borough Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island Volunteer Shifts Flexible hours during the week of July 13th - 18th.