Greater Twin Cities

Help us sort and straighten the dollar bills collected in our iconic red kettles. 

Thank you for your interest in applying for an Advisory Board position with The Salvation Army. Please click on the opportunities below to review the position description for the Advisory Board or for our Young Professional group, Echelon. 

Help The Salvation Army support families who need assistance providing toys for their children this Christmas. Volunteers are needed to help set up and assist with various activities during the distribution event. Volunteers need to be at least 12 years old.  We encourage each group member to register individually. For large groups or for groups where specific individuals are unknown, please email Sarah at Sarah.skaret@usc.salvationarmy.org or call Sarah at 651-746-3426 to reserve your spots.

Our Toy Shop Distribution Events will be an in person shopping model this year. Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks such as: checking in recipients, keeping inventory and stock of gifts, selecting gifts for families, and assisting in tracking numbers served. 

Burnsville – Dec. 16-19

Minneapolis – Dec. 17-20

Maplewood– Dec. 17-21

Please click on the locations below to learn more and select shifts. If you need any assistance please reach out!

To receive assistance from the annual Christmas Toy Shop, families pre-register by applying online. Volunteers are needed to help direct families to apply online, help troubleshoot and assist with questions for those seeking assistance.