Volunteer information for The Salvation Army serving Genesee County

Volunteer information for The Salvation Army serving Genesee County

Whether you are a long-time volunteer or have recently joined our team, it's important to know that WHAT YOU DO FOR OTHERS MAKES A DIFFERENCE. We truly value and appreciate each faithful volunteer who gives time and talent to support our community through the many programs, services, and Social Services we provide at The Salvation Army.

Our mission is simple: to serve suffering humanity, in Jesus’ name, without discrimination.

Volunteers serve as the hands and feet of Jesus and make all the DIFFERENCE in what we do here at The Salvation Army serving Genesee County.

We depend on our volunteers!

“You are not here in the world for yourself. You have been sent here for others,” – Catherine Booth

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

While many of our volunteer opportunities take place during the Christmas Season (Be a Bell Ringer), many volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year. Our Emergency Disaster Services assist emergency responders as needed. After-school tutoring and life/sports coaching opportunities are also available year-round. You also support the work of The Salvation Army by joining The Salvation Army of Greater Flint's Women's Auxiliary, or by organizing a drive for food, coats, toys, personal hygiene products, and cleaning supplies for distribution through the Toy Shop and Social Services Department. Please call Becca Gonzalez at 810-869-8711 to request collection boxes or become a volunteer.

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Christmas Assistance Sign Up: We help families register for Christmas Assistance, and then we set up Christmas Town for them to shop for their children. (Dates for Sign up in 2025: Oct. 21 and 28, Nov. 4, 11, and 18 between 8:45 am and 3 pm. Choose an AM or PM shift.

Coats for Kids: ABC12 Sponsors this Coat Drive Annually and helps us to collect hundreds of new coats at local businesses! We need folks to help us pick up, count, sort, tag, and box coats. (October to December)

Bell ringing. Groups and individuals can sign up to ring bells at our Genesee County locations and have an opportunity to win a Time 2 Ring $1,000 gift card. One entry for every 2 hours, sponsored by Gaines Jewelry (Mid-November to December 24).

Angle Tree: Pick up toys at local businesses in Genesee County and drop off at the Citadel for inventory. (November to December)

Christmastown Set Up/Break Down: We help families shop for Christmas Toys, Coats, and clothing on Dec. 16, 17, and 18. We set up Christmas Town for them to shop for their children. (Oct. to Dec.)

Kettle Kick Off:  Will be held at 5 pm on November 21st at 211 W. Kearsley Street, Downtown Flintthis celebration to kick off the annual Kettle Drive includes a light meal, entertainment, and youth activities, including pictures with Santa. We invite you to join us for the fun. If you'd like to get your business recognized and be a sponsor of the event for meals, dessert, or even the entertainment, please reach out to Becca at (810) 869-8711. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, break down, serving food, and more.

Thanksgiving Dinner: We host a full Thanksgiving Eve dinner, November 26th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, at our L.I.F.E. Center on 1475 Coldwater Rd. Flint.  All are welcome to attend this celebration. MTA provides free transportation from its downtown Flint Bus Station to the L.I.F.E. Center. We need servers, cooks, dining assistants, and a set-up and clean-up crew. 

Volunteer Appreciation: We also invite all our volunteers to an awards banquet. The 2025 Volunteer Banquet will be held Friday, March 19, 2026, and theme is "The Gift of Joy." Past and present volunteers are welcome. 

To become a regular volunteer and volunteer with the Genesee County Salvation Army, please call 810-869-8711 or email: Becca.Gonzalez@usc.salvationarmy.org for additional information.

“Do your little bit of GOOD where you are; it’s these acts of kindness put together that change the world.” Make a difference in the lives of others this year and into 2026 by “Doing the Most Good.”