How To Help
Volunteers are essential to the life of The Salvation Army. In Birmingham, volunteers contribute on a daily basis to the success of The Salvation Army's local programs.
For one time projects or clean up days, call (205) 328-2420, ext.228. The following is a list of programs and respective volunteer opportunities:
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS YEAR ROUND!
Please contact us about volunteer opportunities today!
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SALVATION ARMY PROGRAM
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Social Services
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- Packing food boxes for needy families
- Organizing clothes closet
- Tutoring homeless shelter children
- Maintaining shelter playground
- Maintaining shelter activity rooms
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Youth Services
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- Tutoring
- Instruction in safety, nutrition, health
- Painting (indoor and outdoor projects)
- Leading worship services
- Teaching interpretive dance/puppeteering
- Crafts Instruction
- Offering barber and cosmetology services
- Life Skills
- InstructionSports/Fitness Training
- Sponsor holiday parties
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Adult Rehabilitation Center
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- Corps Community Centers (Churches)
- Grounds maintenance
- Building maintenance
Providing and preparing meals
- Providing music for worship services
- Assisting with women's ministry
- Assisting with youth meetings
- Receptionist duties
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Disaster and Emergency Services
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- Donate basic need items to disaster victims
- Donate money to disaster victims
- Serve food to disaster victims
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Christmas Angel Tree Program
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- Interview needy families
- Collect Angel Tree gifts
Set up toy shop for Angel Tree families
- Distribute toys/gifts to Angel Tree families
- Conduct toy drives
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Christmas Red Kettle Campaign
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- Ring bells at kettle stands
- Encourage shoppers to contribute
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