It’s that time of year again! Our annual Christmas Project is coming up, and this year we’ll be packing and wrapping 2,300 gifts and 400 food hampers for kids and families at our adopted schools across Surrey.
We can’t do it without you. Come out for one session or as many as you like – every pair of hands makes a difference.
To sign up, email Debbie at debbie@citydreamcentre.com and let her know which days and tasks you’d like to help with.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
#1 – LOAD THE TRUCKS
Thursday, December 3 – 1 session
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (2 hours)
Location: City Dream Centre – 15030 66A Ave, Surrey
Notes: For safety reasons, this task is for adults and teens only.
#2 – CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX PACKING
Sunday, December 6 – 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, best for volunteers who can easily lift and bend. Not suitable 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 14 & Tuesday, December 15 – 5 sessions
Location: Sonrise Church – 5588 188 St, Surrey
SESSION #1 – LOAD IN
Monday, December 14 – 10:00 a.m. until finished (1–2 hours). Physical task; for safety reasons it’s best for adults and/or teens.
SESSION #2 – SET UP
Monday, December 14 – 1:00 p.m. until finished (1–2 hours). Adults, teens, and children are welcome.
SESSION #3 – HAMPER ASSEMBLY
Monday, December 14 – 6:30 p.m. until finished. Adults, teens, and children are welcome; each child must work alongside an adult. Limited to 70 volunteers.
SESSION #4 – LOADING VEHICLES FOR HAMPER DELIVERIES
Tuesday, December 15 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SESSION #5 – CLEAN UP OF PACKING VENUE
Tuesday, December 15 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
#4 – BAKING
Monday, December 14 – 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 to the Christmas hampers. We include a package of one dozen cookies or squares in each hamper – that means we need 400 individually wrapped packages of one dozen! If you’d like to help, please email debbie@citydreamcentre.com and let us know how many dozen you’re able to donate so we can keep track.
This is a great activity for community groups and families!
We hope you can join us. It’s a lot of fun, and it means so much to the kids and families who receive these gifts.
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 donation provides gift boxes for a whole classroom
Any amount helps us bless kids and families with food and gifts this Christmas!