Volunteer Opportunity: Adopt a Working Family – Holiday Gift Delivery Drivers
United Way of the Lakeshore is seeking reliable, compassionate volunteers to help deliver holiday gifts and donations to local families participating in our Adopt a Working Family Program. This role is essential to ensuring families receive their gifts in time for the holiday season.
All deliveries will take place within Muskegon County. Volunteers will use their own vehicles to transport gifts and donations to assigned homes.
Volunteer Requirements:
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Must have a valid driver’s license
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Must use your own vehicle
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Able to lift and move light to moderate items in and out of your vehicle
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Comfortable with short-distance travel within Muskegon County
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If you prefer a specific delivery area (for example: Norton Shores, Ravenna, Twin Lake, etc.), please note this in the response notes when signing up
Available Shifts:
Wednesday, December 17
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12:00 – 2:00 PM (2 volunteers needed)
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2:00 – 4:00 PM (2 volunteers needed)
Thursday, December 18
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2 volunteers needed)
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11:00 – 1:00 PM (2 volunteers needed)
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3:30 – 5:30 PM (2 volunteers needed)
Monday, December 22
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12:00 – 2:00 PM (1 volunteer needed) - please note, this shift will support any last-minute donations/gifts that come in. If we don't have late arriving gifts, we may cancel this shift.
Volunteers will be provided with delivery details, family information, and route guidance prior to their shift. This is a meaningful opportunity to directly support working families in our community during the holidays. Shift may last up to 2 hours depending on how many deliveries are needed per shift, but there is a possibility that they they'll be shorter.
Thank you for helping ensure no family is overlooked this holiday season.
