Volunteer FAQs

In order to best prepare for your time with us, we do ask that you plan to stay for the entire duration of the shift times. If you are unable to do so, please contact a Christmas Connection representative at 405-634-2006 before signing up and we will look for an opportunity to accommodate your time constraints prior to your arrival.

Yes, individuals needing community service hours may sign up at the same link as general volunteers. Please bring any required paperwork for a Christmas Connection staff member to sign at the completion of your shift.

We suggest wearing casual, comfortable clothing and shoes during your shift. Volunteers can expect lots of walking and standing as they serve. A volunteer apron will be given to volunteers to wear when assisting shoppers. We encourage volunteers to dress festively during our Christmas shopping days between October and December if they wish to do so!

Yes! We can always find a way to use your skills and abilities to help serve our families. If you have any questions or ideas of how we can assist you as you volunteer, please give us a call or email us at volunteer@christmasconnection.org before your shift.

There are many opportunities to serve at Christmas Connection! Volunteers may personally assist our shoppers in greeting them, guiding them through the store to select items, and helping load their items in their cars. Volunteers also accept and sort in-kind donations from our community, as well as help restock items on our store floor. Upon arrival for your shift, you will be given a tour of our facilities and a short training on your volunteer duties.

We love to accommodate larger groups such as business teams, families, church groups, etc. Most time slots on our website are allotted for 5-10 people per shift, depending on the time of year. If your group is larger than the number of slots available for a given day and time on our website, please call or email us and we will work with you to schedule.

To view volunteer shift days and times, please visit www.christmasconnection.org/donate-time. Simply choose the day and time block you would like to volunteer and answer the corresponding questions. A Christmas Connection staff member will be notified of your submission. Please email volunteer@christmasconnection.org with any questions. If you are unable to make the shift you signed up for, please call 405-634-2006 to let a staff member know.

Between January and September, volunteer shifts are generally available Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm. During the Christmas shopping season from late October to early December, volunteer shifts are generally extended to include Saturdays. Please refer to www.christmasconnection.org/donate-time for all available volunteer shift days and times.

Christmas Connection is located at 2219 SW 74^th St, Unit 125, Oklahoma City, OK 73159. We are located in the Walnut Square shopping center off of I-240 and Penn.

The minimum age requirement for a volunteer is 14 years old. Individuals between 14-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult guardian for the full duration of their shift. All first-time volunteers must complete an electronic volunteer waiver. This may be completed prior to your shift at the links below or upon arrival at Christmas Connection.

Adult Volunteer Waiver Form

Minor Volunteer Waiver Form

By volunteering at Christmas Connection, you play a tangible role in fostering dignity for people in need in your very own community. Volunteers are essential for Christmas Connection to carry out our mission of providing a dignified shopping experience for our families. With a 43-year-long legacy and more than 6,000 families served per year, you can join Christmas Connection in spreading cheer throughout the year!