About
The Mile High United Way Children's Holiday Party is our largest community outreach event of the year. Last year we invited nearly 400 families to come and celebrate the holidays with cookie decorating, craft making, games, face painting and photos with Santa. Thanks to the generous donations of our community and corporate partners we are also able to provide a toy store where parents can "shop" for new gifts for their children. At the end of the day families left with great holiday memories, books for the children, coats for the family, and wrapped gifts to put under the tree.
We hope you will join us at the 2018 Children's Holiday Party!
For questions or concerns regarding registration or shifts, please contact Haley Shelley, haley.shelley@unitedwaydenver.org
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Shifts (42)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Volunteer Support Shift 1 | 7:50am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Welcome and check-in all volunteers for the holiday party. Ensure their liability form has been signed, provide nametags and guidance to their stations for the day. Light snacks and refreshments will be available and should be replenished throughout the shift. Data-entry will be conducted after all volunteers have checked in... | 6/6 | Over |
LEAD: Cookie Decorating, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 2/2 | Over | |
LEAD: Gift Checkout, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1/1 | Over | |
LEAD: Gift Wrappers | 8:00am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 2/2 | Over | |
LEAD: Guest Check-in, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1/1 | Over | |
LEAD: Kid's Gift Shop, shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1/1 | Over | |
LEAD: Personal Shopper, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1/1 | Over | |
LEAD: Storytime, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 1/1 | Over | |
Bilingual Welcome Team Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Please join us in welcoming our Spanish speaking guests, explain the logistics of the day and help them have a great experience at the event. | 4/4 | Over |
Cookie Decorating Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Kids will be indulging in frosting and sprinkles while decorating sugar cookies. Volunteers will manage this area and all cookie decorating efforts. | 8/8 | Over |
Craft Station Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Volunteers will assist kids on how to make a variety of festive crafts. All craft materials are provided and volunteers will be instructed on how to make the different crafts that are available. Craft Station volunteers will also help children create a “thank you” banner to be hung at Mile... | 14/14 | Over |
Face Painting Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Volunteers will set-up and manage the face painting station. Kids, newborn to 16, are all eager to get their faces painted and this is typically a non-stop volunteer position. | 8/8 | Over |
Gift Checkout Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Once gifts are wrapped and ticketed, they go to the check-out area where families will have matching tickets to ensure accurate pickup. Volunteers will organize the gift check-out process and ensure that families leave the event with the correct gifts. | 8/8 | Over |
Gift Runners Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Runners work closely with volunteers wrapping gifts. Once gifts have been wrapped, runners will take them to the check-out area and make sure that the tickets match the gifts at check-out. This is a very active volunteer position; please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. | 6/6 | Over |
Gift Wrappers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Volunteers will be wrapping the gifts that parents have picked out for their children. This event will serve nearly 400 families and we hand out nearly 3,000 toys, be prepared to wrap a bundle of gifts! There may be families interested in helping wrap their own gifts too. | 30/30 | Over |
Guest Check-in Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Volunteers will check in families as they arrive. We will have approximately 50 families coming every 45 minutes starting at 8AM. All parents and children need to be checked-in, sign a waiver and given direction on next steps. | 6/6 | Over |
Hospitality Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Volunteers will be serving snacks and refreshments on the day of the event. Responsibilities will include keeping the tables clean and organized, replenishing food and being a welcoming face to the families. | 10/10 | Over |
Personal Shoppers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Volunteers will greet parents and guide them through the toy store as they're making their selection of toys. Offering to help hold toys that have been picked out is encouraged. Volunteers will then take the gifts to the gift wrapping station when the families are done shopping. | 18/18 | Over |
Santa's Helpers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Santa's Helpers will be assisting with photos taken with Santa. Volunteers will help with crowd control, positioning kiddos for the picture, taking and printing pictures. Volunteers are especially encouraged to dress up for this role. | 4/4 | Over |
Story Time Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Volunteers will be reading to children during the event while parents shop for their gifts. Additionally, volunteers will help kids pick out 2-3 books to take home and read with their families. | 6/6 | Over |
Toy Store Organizers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | Volunteers are responsible for organizing the toy store area, monitoring gift flow and adding new presents as needed. Volunteers in this position will not have much idle time so being able to stand most of the shift is a must. Please wear comfortable shoes. | 8/8 | Over |
Kids Gift Shop Shift 1 | 9:00am (MT) | 11:30am (MT) | A new addition to the Children's Holiday Party is to give kids an opportunity to pick out gifts to give as well. Volunteers will help setup and organize the room as well as assist the children with putting together the gift bags for their parents/care-givers. | 5/4 | Over |
Staff Support | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Mile High United Way staff will be supporting the following areas and will provide guidance and support to the volunteers and guests in these areas: Board Room (Food): Ian PCL (Crafts, Face Painting, Books): Kayla, Michelle 2nd Floor Offices: Sydney Lobby/Main Floor: Bridget | 5/5 | Over |
Volunteer Support Shift 2 | 10:50am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | Welcome and check-in all volunteers for the holiday party. Ensure their liability form has been signed, provide nametags and guidance to their stations for the day. Light snacks and refreshments will be available and should be replenished throughout the shift. Data-entry will be conducted after all volunteers have checked in... | 6/6 | Over |
LEAD: Kid's Gift Shop, Shift 2 | 11:00am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 1/1 | Over | |
LEAD: Storytime, Shift 2 | 11:00am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 1/1 | Over | |
Bilingual Welcome Team Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Please join us in welcoming our Spanish speaking guests, explain the logistics of the day and help them have a great experience at the event. | 4/4 | Over |
Cookie Decorating Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Kids will be indulging in frosting and sprinkles while decorating sugar cookies. Volunteers will manage this area and all cookie decorating efforts. | 6/6 | Over |
Craft Station Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers will assist kids on how to make a variety of festive crafts. All craft materials are provided and volunteers will be instructed on how to make the different crafts that are available. Craft Station volunteers will also help children create a “thank you” banner to be hung at Mile... | 16/16 | Over |
Face Painting Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers will set-up and manage the face painting station. Kids, newborn to 16, are all eager to get their faces painted and this is typically a non-stop volunteer position. | 4/8 | Over |
Gift Checkout Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Once gifts are wrapped and ticketed, they go to the check-out area where families will have matching tickets to ensure accurate pickup. Volunteers will organize the gift check-out process and ensure that families leave the event with the correct gifts. | 8/8 | Over |
Gift Runners Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Runners work closely with volunteers wrapping gifts. Once gifts have been wrapped, runners will take them to the check-out area and make sure that the tickets match the gifts at check-out. This is a very active volunteer position; please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. | 6/6 | Over |
Gift Wrappers Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers will be wrapping the gifts that parents have picked out for their children. This event will serve nearly 400 families and we hand out nearly 3,000 toys, be prepared to wrap a bundle of gifts! | 30/30 | Over |
Guest Check-in Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers will check in families as they arrive. We will have 50 families coming every 45 minutes starting at 8AM. All parents and children need to be checked-in, sign a waiver and given direction on next steps. | 6/6 | Over |
Hospitality Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers will be serving snacks and refreshments on the day of the event. Responsibilities will include keeping the tables clean and organized, replenishing food and being a welcoming face to the families. | 9/10 | Over |
Personal Shoppers Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers will greet parents and guide them through the toy store as they're making their selection of toys. Offering to help hold toys that have been picked out is encouraged. Volunteers will then take the gifts to the gift wrapping station when the families are done shopping. | 18/18 | Over |
Santa's Helpers Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Santa's Helpers will be assisting with photos taken with Santa. Volunteers will help with crowd control, positioning kiddos for the picture, taking and printing pictures. Volunteers are especially encouraged to dress up for this role. | 6/6 | Over |
Story Time Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers will be reading to children during the event while parents shop for their gifts. Additionally, volunteers will help kids pick out 2-3 books to take home and read with their families. | 6/6 | Over |
Toy Store Organizers Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers are responsible for organizing the toy store area, monitoring gift flow and adding new presents as needed. Volunteers in this position will not have much idle time so being able to stand most of the shift is a must. Please wear comfortable shoes. | 8/8 | Over |
Kids Gift Shop Shift 2 | 12:00pm (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | A new addition to the Children's Holiday Party is to give kids an opportunity to pick out gifts to give as well. Volunteers will help setup and organize the room as well as assist the children with putting together the gift bags for their parents/care-givers. | 4/4 | Over |
Staff Support | 12:00pm (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Mile High United Way staff will be supporting the following areas and will provide guidance and support to the volunteers and guests in these areas: Board Room (Food): Mike PCL (Crafts, Face Painting, Books): Kayla 2nd Floor Offices: Taylor Lobby/Main Floor: Liane | 5/5 | Over |
Event Cleanup | 2:30pm (MT) | 4:00pm (MT) | At the conclusion of the party, assist with collecting all leftover materials, trash and food in the main room, parent's room and volunteer areas. Work with the Volunteer team to secure all items have been gathered, organized and labeled appropriately and prepped for storage. | 15/30 | Over |