About
The Mile High United Way Children's Holiday Party is our largest community outreach event of the year. Last year we invited nearly 400 families to come and celebrate the holidays with cookie decorating, craft making, games, face painting and photos with Santa. Thanks to the generous donations of our community and corporate partners we are also able to provide a toy store where parents can "shop" for new gifts for their children. At the end of the day families left with great holiday memories, books for the children, coats for the family, and wrapped gifts to put under the tree.
Bilingual Volunteers Needed for this opportunity!
Interested in buying toys for the Children's Holiday Party, check out our Amazon Registry HERE.
We hope you will join us at the 2019 Children's Holiday Party!
Volunteer check-in will be in RB’s Café, the Mile High United Way breakroom. Please check-in there upon arrival. To access this area:
o From the garage: use the elevator and go to the 1st floor. Turn left and walk down the hall towards the orange wall. Take a sharp left and RB’s Café will be right in front of you.
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Shifts (74)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Lead Staff - Event Oversight | 7:30am (MT) | 4:00pm (MT) | Staff Leads will be in green Live United shirts. | 8/8 | Over |
Volunteer Support Shift 1 | 7:30am (MT) | 10:00am (MT) | Welcome and check-in all volunteers for the holiday party. Ensure their liability form has been signed, provide nametags and guidance to their stations for the day. Light snacks and refreshments will be available and should be replenished throughout the shift. Volunteers will also assist with data entry. Arrive promptly at... | 4/4 | Over |
LEAD: Coat Distribution | 8:00am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee coat distribution volunteers. Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Cookie Decorating, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee Cookie Decorating and Santa's Helpers volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m | 2/2 | Over |
LEAD: Face Painting Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Face Painting volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Gift Checkout, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Gift Checkout volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Gift Runner Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Gift Runner volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Gift Wrappers | 8:00am (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Gift Wrappers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 3/3 | Over |
LEAD: Guest Check-in, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Guest Check -in volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Hospitality Room Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Hospitality Room volunteers and Bilingual Welcome Team. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Kid's Gift Shop, shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Kid's Gift Shop and Arts and Crafts volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: North Pole Helper Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the North Pole volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Personal Shopper, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Personal Shoppers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Storytime, Shift 1 | 8:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Help oversee the Story Time volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 8:00 a.m. to get settled. | 1/1 | Over |
Arts and Crafts Volunteers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Volunteers will assist kids on how to make a variety of festive crafts. All craft materials are provided and volunteers will be instructed on how to make the different crafts that are available. Craft Station volunteers will also help children create a “thank you” banner to be hung at Mile... | 10/10 | Over |
Bilingual Welcome Team Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Please join us in welcoming our Spanish speaking guests, explain the logistics of the day and help them have a great experience at the event. Bilingual Volunteers Encouraged Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. | 4/4 | Over |
Cookie Decorating Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Kids will be indulging in frosting and sprinkles while decorating sugar cookies. Volunteers will manage this area and all cookie decorating efforts. Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. | 8/8 | Over |
Face Painting Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Volunteers will set-up and manage the face painting station. Kids, newborn to 16, are all eager to get their faces painted and this is typically a non-stop volunteer position. Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. | 9/10 | Over |
Gift Checkout Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Once gifts are wrapped and ticketed, they go to the check-out area where families will have matching tickets to ensure accurate pickup. Volunteers will organize the gift check-out process and ensure that families leave the event with the correct gifts. Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. | 8/8 | Over |
Gift Runners Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Runners work closely with volunteers wrapping gifts. Once gifts have been wrapped, runners will take them to the check-out area and make sure that the tickets match the gifts at check-out. This is a very active volunteer position; please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Great opportunity for kids! Arrive promptly... | 6/6 | Over |
Gift Wrappers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Volunteers will be wrapping the gifts that parents have picked out for their children. This event will serve nearly 400 families and we hand out nearly 3,000 toys, be prepared to wrap a bundle of gifts! There may be families interested in helping wrap their own gifts too. Arrive promptly... | 41/41 | Over |
Guest Check-in Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Volunteers will check in families as they arrive. We will have approximately 50 families coming every 30 minutes starting at 9AM. All parents and children need to be checked-in, sign a waiver and given direction on next steps. Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. Bilingual Volunteers Encouraged! | 6/6 | Over |
Hospitality Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Volunteers will be serving snacks and refreshments on the day of the event. Responsibilities will include keeping the tables clean and organized, replenishing food and being a welcoming face to the families. Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. | 10/10 | Over |
Kids Gift Shop Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | A new addition to the Children's Holiday Party is to give kids an opportunity to pick out gifts to give as well. Volunteers will help setup and organize the kid's gift station as well as assist the children with putting together the gift for their parents/care-givers. Arrive promptly at 8:30... | 4/4 | Over |
North Pole Helpers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | North Pole Helpers are volunteers who will be paired with kiddos as their parents are paired with a volunteer to help them shop. North Pole Helpers will stay with the children while they visit each activity - cookie decorating, face painting, crafts, and kid's gift shop. This opportunity is great... | 12/16 | Over |
Personal Shoppers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Volunteers will greet parents and guide them through the toy store as they're making their selection of toys. Offering to help hold toys that have been picked out is encouraged. Volunteers will then take the gifts to the gift wrapping station when the families are done shopping. Bilingual Volunteers Encouraged... | 15/15 | Over |
Santa's Helpers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Santa's Helpers will be assisting with photos taken with Santa. Volunteers will help with crowd control, positioning kiddos for the picture, taking and printing pictures. Volunteers are especially encouraged to dress up for this role. Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. | 3/3 | Over |
Story Time Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Volunteers will be reading to children during the event while parents shop for their gifts. Additionally, volunteers will help kids pick out 2-3 books to take home and read with their families. Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. | 7/7 | Over |
Toy Store Organizers Shift 1 | 8:30am (MT) | 11:00am (MT) | Volunteers are responsible for organizing the toy store area, monitoring gift flow and adding new presents as needed. Volunteers in this position will not have much idle time so being able to stand most of the shift is a must. Please wear comfortable shoes. Arrive promptly at 8:30 a.m. | 8/8 | Over |
Staff Support | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | Mile High United Way staff will be supporting the following areas and will provide guidance and support to the volunteers and guests in these areas: Board Room (Food): PCL (Crafts, Face Painting, Books): 2nd Floor Offices: Lobby/Main Floor: Please arrive 30 minutes before your shift begins. | 6/6 | Over |
Volunteer Support Shift 2 | 10:00am (MT) | 12:30pm (MT) | Welcome and check-in all volunteers for the holiday party. Ensure their liability form has been signed, provide nametags and guidance to their stations for the day. Light snacks and refreshments will be available and should be replenished throughout the shift. Volunteers will also help with data entry. | 10/8 | Over |
Arts and Crafts Volunteers Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Volunteers will assist kids on how to make a variety of festive crafts. All craft materials are provided and volunteers will be instructed on how to make the different crafts that are available. Craft Station volunteers will also help children create a “thank you” banner to be hung at Mile... | 10/10 | Over |
Bilingual Welcome Team Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Please join us in welcoming our Spanish speaking guests, explain the logistics of the day and help them have a great experience at the event. Bilingual Volunteer Encouraged! | 6/6 | Over |
Cookie Decorating Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Kids will be indulging in frosting and sprinkles while decorating sugar cookies. Volunteers will manage this area and all cookie decorating efforts. | 5/5 | Over |
Face Painting Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Volunteers will set-up and manage the face painting station. Kids, newborn to 16, are all eager to get their faces painted and this is typically a non-stop volunteer position. | 9/9 | Over |
Gift Checkout Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Once gifts are wrapped and ticketed, they go to the check-out area where families will have matching tickets to ensure accurate pickup. Volunteers will organize the gift check-out process and ensure that families leave the event with the correct gifts. | 11/11 | Over |
Gift Runners Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Runners work closely with volunteers wrapping gifts. Once gifts have been wrapped, runners will take them to the check-out area and make sure that the tickets match the gifts at check-out. This is a very active volunteer position; please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Great opportunity for kids! | 6/6 | Over |
Gift Wrappers Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Volunteers will be wrapping the gifts that parents have picked out for their children. This event will serve nearly 400 families and we hand out nearly 3,000 toys, be prepared to wrap a bundle of gifts! | 35/33 | Over |
Guest Check-in Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Volunteers will check in families as they arrive. We will have 50 families coming every 45 minutes starting at 8AM. All parents and children need to be checked-in, sign a waiver and given direction on next steps. Bilingual Volunteers Encouraged! | 6/6 | Over |
Hospitality Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Volunteers will be serving snacks and refreshments on the day of the event. Responsibilities will include keeping the tables clean and organized, replenishing food and being a welcoming face to the families. | 8/8 | Over |
Kids Gift Shop Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | A new addition to the Children's Holiday Party is to give kids an opportunity to pick out gifts to give as well. Volunteers will help setup and organize the kid's gift station as well as assist the children with putting together the gift for their parents/care-givers. | 4/4 | Over |
North Pole Helpers Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | North Pole Helpers are volunteers who will be paired with kiddos as their parents are paired with a volunteer to help them shop. North Pole Helpers will stay with the children while they visit each activity - cookie decorating, face painting, crafts, and kid's gift shop. This opportunity is great... | 17/17 | Over |
Personal Shoppers Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Volunteers will greet parents and guide them through the toy store as they're making their selection of toys. Offering to help hold toys that have been picked out is encouraged. Volunteers will then take the gifts to the gift wrapping station when the families are done shopping. Bilingual Volunteers Encouraged! | 15/15 | Over |
Santa's Helpers Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Santa's Helpers will be assisting with photos taken with Santa. Volunteers will help with crowd control, positioning kiddos for the picture, taking and printing pictures. Volunteers are especially encouraged to dress up for this role. | 3/3 | Over |
Story Time Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Volunteers will be reading to children during the event while parents shop for their gifts. Additionally, volunteers will help kids pick out 2-3 books to take home and read with their families. | 4/4 | Over |
Toy Store Organizers Shift 2 | 10:45am (MT) | 1:15pm (MT) | Volunteers are responsible for organizing the toy store area, monitoring gift flow and adding new presents as needed. Volunteers in this position will not have much idle time so being able to stand most of the shift is a must. Please wear comfortable shoes. | 7/7 | Over |
LEAD: Cookie Decorating, Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Cookie Decorating and Santa's Helpers volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Face Painting, Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Face Painting volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Gift Checkout, Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Gift Checkout volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Gift Runner Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Gift Runners. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Guest Check-in, Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Guest Check -in volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Hospitality Room Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Hospitality and Bilingual Welcome Team volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Kid's Gift Shop, Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Kid's Gift Shop and Arts and Crafts volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: North Pole Helpers Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee North Pole Helpers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Personal Shopper Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Personal Shoppers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
LEAD: Storytime, Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Help oversee Story Time volunteers. Lead Huddles during shift changes Connect with your staff lead Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly Arrive promptly at 11:30 | 1/1 | Over |
Children's Holiday Party Day Of Volunteers | 12:00pm (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Volunteers who arrive who were not previously registered. | 0/30 | Over |
Staff Support | 12:00pm (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | Mile High United Way staff will be supporting the following areas and will provide guidance and support to the volunteers and guests in these areas: Board Room (Food): PCL (Crafts, Face Painting, Books): 2nd Floor Offices: Lobby/Main Floor: Please arrive 30 minutes before your shift begins. | 6/6 | Over |
Volunteer Support Shift 3 | 12:30pm (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | Welcome and check-in all volunteers for the holiday party. Ensure their liability form has been signed, provide name tags and guidance to their stations for the day. Light snacks and refreshments will be available and should be replenished throughout the shift. Volunteers will also help with Data-entry. Volunteers for shift... | 4/4 | Over |
Arts and Crafts Volunteers Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Volunteers will assist kids on how to make a variety of festive crafts. All craft materials are provided and volunteers will be instructed on how to make the different crafts that are available. Craft Station volunteers will also help children create a “thank you” banner to be hung at Mile... | 8/8 | Over |
Bilingual Welcome Team Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Please join us in welcoming our Spanish speaking guests, explain the logistics of the day and help them have a great experience at the event. Bilingual volunteers encouraged! | 4/4 | Over |
Cookie Decorating Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Kids will be indulging in frosting and sprinkles while decorating sugar cookies. Volunteers will manage this area and all cookie decorating efforts. Volunteers for shift 3 will help clean-up as well. | 5/5 | Over |
Face Painting Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Volunteers will set-up and manage the face painting station. Kids, newborn to 16, are all eager to get their faces painted and this is typically a non-stop volunteer position. Volunteers for shift 3 will help clean-up as well. | 8/8 | Over |
Gift Checkout Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Once gifts are wrapped and ticketed, they go to the check-out area where families will have matching tickets to ensure accurate pickup. Volunteers will organize the gift check-out process and ensure that families leave the event with the correct gifts. Volunteers for shift 3 will help clean-up as well. | 9/9 | Over |
Gift Runners Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Runners work closely with volunteers wrapping gifts. Once gifts have been wrapped, runners will take them to the check-out area and make sure that the tickets match the gifts at check-out. This is a very active volunteer position; please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Great opportunity for kids! Volunteers for... | 8/8 | Over |
Gift Wrappers Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Volunteers will be wrapping the gifts that parents have picked out for their children. This event will serve nearly 400 families and we hand out nearly 3,000 toys, be prepared to wrap a bundle of gifts! There may be families interested in helping wrap their own gifts too. Volunteers for... | 24/24 | Over |
Guest Check-in Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Volunteers will check in families as they arrive. We will have 50 families coming every 45 minutes starting at 8AM. All parents and children need to be checked-in, sign a waiver and given direction on next steps. Bilingual Volunteers Encouraged! Volunteers for shift 3 will help clean-up as well. | 6/6 | Over |
Hospitality Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Volunteers will be serving snacks and refreshments on the day of the event. Responsibilities will include keeping the tables clean and organized, replenishing food and being a welcoming face to the families. Volunteers for shift 3 will help clean-up as well. | 8/8 | Over |
Kids Gift Shop Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | A new addition to the Children's Holiday Party is to give kids an opportunity to pick out gifts to give as well. Volunteers will help setup and organize the kid's gift station as well as assist the children with putting together the gift for their parents/care-givers. Volunteers for shift 3... | 4/4 | Over |
North Pole Helpers Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | North Pole Helpers are volunteers who will be paired with kiddos as their parents are paired with a volunteer to help them shop. North Pole Helpers will stay with the children while they visit each activity - cookie decorating, face painting, crafts, and kid's gift shop. This opportunity is great... | 15/15 | Over |
Personal Shoppers Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Volunteers will greet parents and guide them through the toy store as they're making their selection of toys. Offering to help hold toys that have been picked out is encouraged. Volunteers will then take the gifts to the gift wrapping station when the families are done shopping. Bilingual Volunteers Encouraged... | 15/15 | Over |
Santa's Helpers Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Santa's Helpers will be assisting with photos taken with Santa. Volunteers will help with crowd control, positioning kiddos for the picture, taking and printing pictures. Volunteers are especially encouraged to dress up for this role. Volunteers for shift 3 will help clean-up as well. | 3/3 | Over |
Story Time Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Volunteers will be reading to children during the event while parents shop for their gifts. Additionally, volunteers will help kids pick out 2-3 books to take home and read with their families. Volunteers for shift 3 will help clean-up as well. | 4/4 | Over |
Toy Store Organizers Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:30pm (MT) | Volunteers are responsible for organizing the toy store area, monitoring gift flow and adding new presents as needed. Volunteers in this position will not have much idle time so being able to stand most of the shift is a must. Please wear comfortable shoes. Volunteers for shift 3 will help... | 6/6 | Over |
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Barbara Gillick wrote on December 13th, 2019
Hi, I’m unable to volunteer tomorrow along with my friend John Nouss since we are both sick from colds. Hopefully we can next year since I love this event. We are Santa’s Helpers, 10:45am shift.