Become A Volunteer
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill¨
Who We Are
A growing group of dedicated volunteers wishing to recognize and acknowledge the
veterans and Active Duty Service Members in our community, to honor their commitment, dedication, and service to our country.
Why We Need You
The Veterans’ Holiday Celebration is the nation’s largest all-volunteer event of its kind and takes months of careful planning, culminating in a one-day celebration. We serve over
3,500 veterans and their families and need 800 volunteers spread over 3 days of setup
nd on event day.. Our greatest asset is our volunteer community and we couldn’t
do it without you.
What’s In It For You
- An opportunity to discover and build your civic pride.
- To be part of a team, working alongside like-minded people sharing a common purpose.
- A chance to develop new skills and share your special talents.
- A unique experience – to see the joy and gratitude on the faces of the men and
women being honored and loved is unparalleled. - Though we work hard, we insist on having fun!
Skills Required
A willingness to serve, the ability to work in partnership with others, energy, enthusiasm
and the spirit of giving.
This is a brief summary of some of our volunteer opportunities:
Volunteer Warrior
This is a general, but highly needed, volunteer position. You may be asked to help in a variety of ways from setting up equipment, to tearing down equipment, to serving food or helping veterans or other volunteers in other ways. Please keep an open mind and be willing to be flexible. Don’t worry, you will not be going to battle. Our Volunteer “Warriors” are fearless, reliable, and able to assist in any way, “no problem” like a warrior.
Dinning Hall Angels
This position focuses on the dinning hall. You may be asked to help in a variety of ways
from setting up equipment, to tearing down equipment to serving food or helping veterans
n other ways. You may be asked to unload delivered food. or assist preparing all food for service. You may help assembly of the buffet line. Please keep an open mind and be willing to be flexible. Our Angels are super helpful, smiling, happy and willing , like an “angel’.
Care Package Creator
Request donations for care package items. Assemble care packages. You are “creators”. You will be creating care packages for our honored guests and their families.
Decorations Artist
Design decorations for table centerpieces and tents. You are creative “artists”, creating the atmosphere, ambiance and “vibe” for the event. This is a celebration to honor those who have given themselves for others. The way you decorate the tables and tents will speak volumes to our guests.
Food Pick Up
Work in teams to pick up food donations from local area restaurants and businesses.
Disabled Services
Provide first class service by aiding in transportation to dining facility and providing food service.
Photography
Take photos of veterans in the hospital with the Spirit Team. Must use your own camera.
Set-up Main Tent
Set up tables and chairs. Place decorations, banners and lights in the main tent.
Logistics
Parking, signs and crowd control barricades, parking attendants, on-site veteran shuttle service.
Volunteer Coordination
Registration of all volunteers.Coordinate job duties. Help with volunteer flow to areas.
Assist volunteer coordinators with assigning job duties.
Volunteer Support
Provide food service, snacks and drinks to all volunteers.
Spirit Team
Provide gifts to the men and women in the hospital. Be social and engaging with the Veterans at the event.