It’s time to plan for our annual Christmas Project. This year we will be packing and wrapping 2,600 gift boxes and 400 food hampers for our adopted schools.
This will take an army of volunteers!
To sign up for as many days/tasks as you’d like, please email: debbie@citydreamcentre.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
#1 – LOAD THE TRUCKS
Friday, December 5 – 1 session
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: City Dream Centre offices and warehouse – #29, 19257 Enterprise Way, Surrey
Notes: Limited parking on site; please use street parking. For safety reasons, this task is for adults and teens only.
#2 – CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX PACKING
Sunday, December 7 – 4 sessions
Location: North Surrey Secondary School – 15945 96 Ave, Surrey
SESSION #1 – LOAD IN & SET UP
8:00 a.m. until finished (approx. 4 hours). Adults, teens, and children are welcome. All children must be supervised by an adult.
SESSION #2 – GIFT BOX PACKING
2:00 p.m. until finished (2–3 hours). Adults, teens, and children are welcome. All children must be supervised by an adult.
SESSION #3 – BUILDING THE PALLETS
2:00 p.m. until finished (3–5 hours). This is a physical task, appropriate for volunteers who can easily lift and bend. Not appropriate for children.
SESSION #4 – TEAR DOWN & CLEAN UP
4:00 p.m. until finished (approx. 1 hour). Adults, teens, and children are welcome. All children must be supervised by an adult.
#3 – CHRISTMAS HAMPER PACKING
Monday, December 15 – 5 sessions
Location: Sonrise Church – 5588 188 St, Surrey
SESSION #1 – LOAD IN
10:00 a.m. until finished (1–2 hours). Physical task; for safety reasons it is most appropriate for adults and/or teens.
SESSION #2 – SET UP
1:00 p.m. until finished (1–2 hours). Adults, teens, and children welcome.
SESSION #3 – HAMPER ASSEMBLY
6:30 p.m. until finished. Adults, teens, and children welcome. Each child must work with an adult to ensure hampers are carefully packed. Max 70 volunteers for this session due to venue size.
SESSION #4 – LOADING VEHICLES FOR HAMPER DELIVERIES
Tuesday, December 16 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SESSION #5 – CLEAN UP OF PACKING VENUE
Tuesday, December 16 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
#4 – BAKING
Monday, December 15 – drop-off between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Location: Sonrise Church – 5588 188 St, Surrey
Home baking is a special addition in the Christmas hampers. We aim to include a package of one dozen cookies or squares in each hamper. That means we need 400 individually wrapped packages of one dozen cookies or bars. If you would like to help, please email debbie@citydreamcentre.com and let us know how many dozens you are able to donate so we can keep track.
This is a great activity for community groups or families!
We hope you can join us. It’s a lot of fun and it really means a lot to those who will receive these blessings.
If you’re not able to volunteer but would still like to support the Christmas Project, here are some options:
$25 donation provides a gift box for one child
$100 donation provides a Christmas hamper for a family in need
$750 provides a whole classroom of kids with a gift box
Any amount helps us bless kids and families with food and gifts this Christmas!