Overview
Celebrate our women participants with a joyful, dignity-affirming birthday party each month. Volunteers will help create a festive space, host activities, serve treats, and ensure an awesome experience for our women and at The Salvation Army Women’s & Children’s Shelter.
Primary Responsibilities
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Set-Up & Décor: Transform the common room with banners, balloons, tablecloths, and themed centerpieces; arrange gift and activity stations.
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Activity Hosts: Lead crafts, simple games, reading corner, and a coloring table; encourage inclusive play and kind engagement.
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Food & Cake Service: Plate cupcakes/snacks, pour beverages, manage allergy-aware labeling, and maintain a clean serving area.
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Gifts & “Birthday Boutique”: Help staff organize gifts
Tidy & Reset: Break down decorations, wipe tables, sweep, take out trash, and reset the room for regular use.
Dress Code
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Closed-toe shoes; comfortable, family-friendly attire.
Qualifications
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Warm, patient, and kid-friendly; able to follow staff direction.
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Age: 16+ (minors must serve with a parent/guardian).
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Maintain safe boundaries and trauma-informed, non-judgmental care.
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Comfortable standing/walking for up to 2–3 hours (accommodations available).
Training & Check-In
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Kiosk Check-In: Sign in/out on arrival at the Iserv Volunteer tablet kiosk.
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Orientation: On-site briefing covers roles, schedule, safety, and emergency procedures.
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Safe From Harm Training required if you're an ongoing Volunteer
Privacy & Safety Notes
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Photos of participants/children allowed only with permission. All photos must be updated to Staff-provided link for approval of use on official company websites & social media only. Not allowed on personal websites or personal social media accounts.
Report spills, breaks, or concerns to staff immediately.
What to Bring
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A smile and encouraging spirit!
Birthday games, balloons & decorations
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We welcome factory-sealed snacks, new crafts, or small party favors by staff.
Staff Lead
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A Shelter Program Team Member and/or Lead Volunteer will direct all activities on site. 407-423-8581 ext. 26491
Your Impact
Because of you, children experiencing a season of uncertainty get to feel seen, special, and celebrated. Your time turns an ordinary night into a milestone of joy—reminding families that hope and community are here, and that Doing the Most Good looks a lot like birthday candles, crafts, and kindness.
