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Ring With Joy

Give a little time. Share a lot of joy. Volunteer as a Salvation Army bell ringer in the Waukesha area.

THE SALVATION ARMY • WAUKESHA • CHRISTMAS 2026

A little time.
A brighter Christmas.

A friendly hello. The sound of a bell. A chance to give back close to home. Help bring the joy of the season to our community by volunteering at a Salvation Army Red Kettle.

YOUR NEXT GOOD DEED STARTS HERE

Find a shift that fits your life.

Find nearby stores, see available dates and times, and choose your bell-ringing shift right here.

Find a bell-ringing shift →

Already signed up? Sign in below and choose My shifts to see your schedule.

Use the calendar above to browse, sign in, and manage your shifts. For a larger view, open the calendar in a separate tab.

Three simple steps to more joy.

01 · FIND YOUR PLACE

Stay close to home.

Enter your ZIP code and choose a distance of up to 15 miles to explore nearby bell-ringing locations.

02 · MAKE IT YOUR TIME

Pick a day. Pick a shift.

Browse the calendar and choose an available time. Check the store address and whether the location is indoors or outdoors.

03 · YOU'RE ALMOST THERE

Sign in and confirm.

Use your Golden account, complete any required agreements, and confirm your registration. Your confirmed shift will appear in My shifts.

SMALL MOMENTS. LOCAL CONNECTIONS.

Make giving back part of your holiday.

Your time at a Red Kettle invites others to give and supports the work of The Salvation Army in our community. Come with a welcoming spirit and help make someone's day a little brighter.

Better together.

Planning to ring with family, friends, your church, or coworkers? Contact our team about group arrangements and requirements for younger volunteers before booking.

Let's plan your group visit →

A few things to know.

Do I need an account?

You can explore available shifts before signing in. To register, use your Golden account. If you're new, follow the registration link in Give With Joy and complete the required agreements.

Are the available spaces current?

Give With Joy loads shift availability from Golden. Spaces can change while you're browsing, so your place is reserved only after your registration is confirmed.

What if my plans change?

Sign in to the calendar and open My shifts to review or cancel a reservation. You can also add your shift to your calendar. Contact us if you need help.

What should I bring?

Review the instructions for your selected shift and dress for the location and weather. For questions about arrival, equipment, accessibility, or bringing children, contact our team before your shift.

We're here to help.

The Salvation Army Waukesha Corps Community Center
445 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188

(262) 547-7367  ·  Contact our team

Joy doesn't stop at the kettle.

Looking for another way to serve? Discover more volunteer opportunities with The Salvation Army.

Explore other ways to volunteer →

Your time can bring someone joy.

Let's find your place at a Red Kettle.

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