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Volunteer with our Kettle campaign

Each Christmas season, volunteers make a difference by greeting donors at our Christmas Kettle locations. Every dollar collected supports local programs and services for those in need.

Apply if you’re new to volunteering, or sign in to the Salvation Army portal if you’re an existing volunteer to easily schedule your kettle shifts.

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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about volunteering with the Kettle Campaign.

  • What is the Christmas Kettle Campaign?

    The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is our largest fundraising drive of the year and one of Canada’s largest and most recognizable annual charitable events. With more than 2,000 kettle locations across Canada, the kettle not only raises critical funds but boosts the Army’s visibility and promotes awareness.

    Since 1903, we have seen kettle campaign donations transform the lives of millions of Canadians, including helping them find a way out of poverty permanently.

  • How are the funds used?

    Funds raised through Christmas kettles, together with other sources of funds, help provide direct, compassionate, hands-on service to 1.9 million vulnerable people each year in Canada. Each kettle location is organized and managed by a local Salvation Army unit. The funds raised stay in the community in which they were donated.

    • Our 2024 Kettle Campaign results

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    1,200+

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    85,000 CAD

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    450

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    Questions about Kettle? Contact us

    For questions or to learn more about Kettle opportunities, email us at email@salvationarmy.ca or call 543-235-9434.

    Why volunteer?

    Volunteering is a powerful way to serve others, support those in need, and strengthen our community. Whether you can commit regularly or help occasionally, your time and skills make a real difference. Join us in bringing hope and practical assistance to those who need it most.
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    Volunteer with The Salvation Army Connection Point Church and Resource Centre

    Lend a hand in your community – submit your volunteer application today and be part of the life-changing work we do every day.

    We offer a variety of roles to match your interests and availability.

    Connect with us to learn more!

    Daily opportunities
    • Serving in our Connect Café 
    • Packing Grocery Hampers  
    • Stocking Food Pantry
    • Ministry of Presence
    • Light Cleaning/sanitizing
    • Packing Bread
    • Set up and tear down of tables and chairs
    Seasonal opportunities
    • Christmas Bell Ringers
    • Toy Drives
    • Food Drives
    • Community Events
    • Camp Ministry Travel
    Monthly opportunities
    • Assisting with Family Events
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    How you can help?

    Time

    Your time is one of the most valuable donations we can receive. Without the support of our volunteers, we couldn’t provide the many programs and services our clients depend on. With many positions available, for people from all walks of life, there is always a way you can help us in our efforts to spread hope in our community.

    Connection Point is also a hub where Volunteers can receive required volunteer hours for school and court assigned situations upon approval.

    Connect Café
    Our volunteers are the backbone of Connect Café, serving sandwiches and coffee, making connections and building community. Join us feeding bellies and hearts.
    Play Café
    While caregivers mingle and children play, our volunteers keep the snacks and coffee flowing, mingle with caregivers and aid in supervision of children as they play and explore the world around them.
    Special events
    Throughout the year we host various events that rely on our volunteers to operate, like food drives to replenish the pantry, community barbeques, monthly men’s breakfasts, monthly food orders and more.
    If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, or would like to learn more about volunteering with The Salvation Army Connection Point Church and Resource Centre, don’t hesitate to drop into our resource centre during operating hours or reach out directly to Pat Humble at pat.humble@salvationarmy.ca or 250-216-7163.

    Food

    Food Room
    Feeding our community, one grocery bag at a time. Volunteers work alongside our caseworkers packing food hampers and organizing our food pantry.
    Bread
    Twice weekly Cobs Bread generously donates bread and baked goods to our centre. Volunteers sort and separate the various baked goods to be put on the free bread shelf, or to be served as snacks during resource centre hours.
    Second Harvest
    We receive donations of pre-packaged ready-to-eat food from local businesses, and it is up to our volunteers to sort and separate these snacks to be served to clients during resource centre hours.

    Christmas

    Christmas Kettles
    Christmas time brings the biggest fundraiser of the year for The Salvation Army, the Christmas Kettle Campaign. Each year volunteers come together, jingle bells and spread Christmas cheer while collecting donations which go towards funding all the programs here at Connection Point, including programs like our Food Pantry, Life Skills with Sally Anne, Play Café and Connect Café and so many more.
    Christmas Hampers
    It wouldn’t be Christmas without the gift of giving. Every year we host the Christmas Toy Shop where volunteers help lead parents through the Toy Shop to collect gifts for their children.

    Group volunteering

    Looking to volunteer as a group? Whether you are part of a workplace, school or community organization, we can help you find meaningful group volunteering opportunities. Submit a group application form to get started.

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    Fill out our volunteer application form to begin your journey.

    Already a volunteer?

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    Seasonal opportunities

    Get involved in special volunteer initiatives during the holiday season.

    Christmas Kettle Campaign

    Help raise funds for those in need by standing at one of our Christmas kettles.

    Santa Shuffle

    Help out at our festive fun run event—whether cheering on runners, managing booths, or handing out snacks, your support spreads holiday joy.

    Toy Mountain
    Assist in collecting, sorting, and distributing toys to ensure every child wakes up to a gift on Christmas.

    Additional ways to get involved

    Support our mission in creative and meaningful ways beyond traditional volunteering.

    Plant a row, feed a family

    If you love gardening, consider growing an extra row of fruits or vegetables in your garden to donate to our food bank. Every fresh, homegrown item helps provide nutritious meals to those in need.

    Use your talents for good

    Are you skilled in graphic design, photography, social media, or event planning? We welcome volunteers who can help spread awareness and support our programs in creative ways.

    Ready to get started?

    Fill out our volunteer application form to begin your journey.

    Already a volunteer?

    Sign in to the portal to browse and schedule your volunteer shifts.

    Ready to get started? Apply to volunteer

    Fill out our volunteer application form to begin your journey.

    Questions? Contact us

    For any questions about volunteering, email us at example@salvationarmy.ca or call 111-111-1111.