BOBS Volunteer Roles & Shifts
*Volunteers serving on the last shift who complete the tasks in their assigned area before the end of their shift are asked to assist in other areas that need help in closing and clean-up.
PRE-CHRISTMAS
12/19 – 12/23
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (other times may be needed)
Santa’s Workshop
Volunteers sort and bag toiletries, move and set-up tables, chairs, and decorations, and help with other prep and set-up tasks.
Santa’s Kitchen
Volunteers assist the kitchen manager by carving turkeys and hams, storing desserts, and helping with other preparations for Christmas Dinner.
CHRISTMAS DAY
SERVERS (10:30 AM-3:00 PM) – Serve Christmas dinner, dessert, and beverages to our guests; 1st shift helps with set-up; 2nd shift helps with clean-up.
❄ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
❄ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
GREETERS (7:00 AM-3:00 PM) – Provide Christmas cheer to guests, guide them to services we offer inside and outside, and help maintain a safe, orderly environment.
❄ 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
❄ 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
❄ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
❄ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
GUEST REGISTRATION (7:30 AM-3:00 PM) – Give volunteers and guests a hearty welcome, and provide event information.
❄ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
❄ 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
❄ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
❄ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
GIFTERS (10:30 AM-3:00 PM) – Distribute toiletries, winter wear, blankets, and toys to our adult and youth guests inside.
❄ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
❄ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
LISTENERS (8:30 AM-3:00 PM) – Get orientation in the Church Parlor, and then offer BOBS guests a friendly ear and referral information on local resources and social services.
❄ 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
❄ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
❄ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
VOLUNTEER ROOM (7:30 AM-3:00 PM) – Help greet and register volunteers as they arrive on Christmas Day
❄ 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
❄ 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
❄ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
❄ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
MUSICIANS (8:30 AM-2:00 PM) – Entertain and inspire guests and volunteers with live Holiday music.
❄ Times individually arranged
CREW (7:00 AM-3:00 PM) – Help with event-day set-up, logistics, equipment needs, and wrap-up.
❄ 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
❄ 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
❄ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
❄ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM