Come spread holiday cheer to local children & families by working with the Pittsburgh Toys for Tots Campaign!
The shifts below are for our Open House Distribution Days - where families are coming directly to our warehouse to receive toys for the holidays!
What to Expect:
These days are filled with a little extra holiday cheer! We will need volunteers to fill out order forms for families who arrive, fill those orders by "shopping" and picking out gifts in our Warehouse space, and then helping to hand off those gifts to the families who have requested them. We will also need some helping hands to keep our space tidy and running smoothly throughout the day!
This project involves quite a bit of physical labor. Volunteers will be bending and lifting boxes of toys, bagging up toys and carrying filled bags of gifts. Accommodations can be made for those with physical limitations with advanced notice. Volunteers will be on their feet for the majority of the day.
** Please note: due to the flexible nature of the work available at the warehouse, your project may end a bit ahead of schedule. The volunteer work we do in the warehouse depends on the incoming donations and outgoing shipments our volunteers help to pack. We are completely at the mercy of donations, and so we cannot always foresee what work will be available on a given day, but our team tries to ensure a full shift of service as best we can. **
What to Wear: Please wear comfortable, casual clothing that can get dirty. Volunteers MUST wear closed toe shoes. You are encouraged to dress in layers, as the Warehouse can be very chilly at times, but once you get moving, it can be warm. Half of the volunteers will be outside for a portion of the day - so dress for the weather. Holiday attire is always welcome & encouraged!
Parking: Parking is available in the lot at the Warehouse location. Please park on the side of the building nearest the Toys for Tots entrance door (gold door with a Christmas tree) and be mindful of employees of the building who have graciously donated their space. The full address of the Warehouse will be provided in the follow-up email upon your registration.
Location: We are near the neighborhoods of Penn Hills/ Wilkinsburg/ Verona in Pittsburgh (intersection of Frankstown and Robinson Blvd) if location determines if you are able to attend. The full address of the Warehouse will be provided in the follow-up email upon your registration.
Additional Info: When you arrive, please come to the door on the left of the building furthest to the back. It is gold glitter and is marked with a Christmas tree. A staffer will meet you there. Light refreshments will be provided (water, snacks, cocoa, etc.).
Minimum age listed is 18 - please email us if you wish to bring younger children as they require adult chaperones.
Questions? Please email toysfortots@pittsburghcares dot org.
