The holiday season begins in November and goes well into January. It is easy to get caught up in all the hoopla of Christmas lights, vists with Santa, hot chocolate, candy canes, and sugar plum fairies. Take advantage of the many opportunities to volunteer this holiday season.
Holiday Volunteering Options in Columbus:
Bethlehem on Broad
Broad Street UMC hosts a family assistance program that provides 1,200 food baskets during a mid-December Christmas Party. Volunteer groups, individual volunteers, supporting churches/organizations, and contributions are needed.
Broad Street United Methodist Church
501 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215-3822
Phone: (614) 221-4571
Salvation Army Red Kettle
Bell Ringers needed Monday – Saturdays until December 24 (10:00am – 8:00pm)
80 Locations in Central Ohio
Contact: Debbie Luffy, Kettle Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (614) 403-0404
Ohio Nature Education
Spread some holiday cheer by gift wrapping purchases at Half Price Books in Columbus for donations to Ohio Nature Education from December 10-24.
Contact: Manon VanSchoyck
Email: [email protected]
Homeless Families Foundation Holiday Store
This program allows parents to select free gifts for their children (newborn-18 years old)
Volunteers are needed to help pick-up and/or sort donations, organize and restock store, personal shoppers, and gift wrappers.
Contact: Geneviev
Email: hff@homelessfamiliesfoundation
Seeds of Caring
Spread some holiday cheer creating holiday cards and caroling for seniors. There are four events scheduled throughout this month. Hurry, there is limited space available.
Meals-on-Wheels
Deliver food to homebound individuals during the holidays.
Contact: Lifecare Alliance
Phone: (614) 278-3130
Baking at Ronald McDonald House
Bake homemade treats for the families at RMH. Bakers are scheduled M-F (1-3pm or 6-8pm).
Contact: Meika Hills, Volunteer Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (614) 227-3700