The Forgotten Children’s Fund, Est. 1976
Volunteer

Be an elf. Seriously.

3,500+ volunteers make Christmas happen. Zero are paid. For many this is a Christmas tradition.

Pick your role
Gift wrapper

Sign up for a shift at the North Pole, solo or with a group, and wrap. Nov 30 through Dec 23. Groups up to 4 tables / 16 people per slot. Signups open November 1st.

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Red apron crew

Run the wrap-center floor: check in volunteers, restock tables, supervise wrapping, bag and check out. 2-5 days a week, about 4 hours, all December.

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North Pole setup & tear down

Turn the donated warehouse into the North Pole before the season, and pack it all down once Santa is home. We need help here.

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Screener

Screen applications finding the deserving families that Santa will visit on Christmas Eve day. Consider it working a shift at the North Pole mailroom.

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December 2026 · Workshop hours

When the North Pole is open.

1Open10a to 6p
2Open12p to 8p
3Open10a to 6pAuction 5p–10p
4Closed
5Open10a to 6p
6Open10a to 6p
7Closed
8Open10a to 6p
9Open12p to 8p
10Open10a to 6p
11Closed
12Open10a to 6p
13Open10a to 6p
14Closed
15Open10a to 6p
16Open12p to 8p
17Open10a to 6p
18Closed
19Open10a to 6p
20Open10a to 6p
21Closed
22Open10a to 6p
23Open12p to 8p
24 🎅Closed
25 🎄Closed
26Closed
27Closed
28Closed
29Closed
30Closed
31Closed

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM, and Wednesday, 12 PM to 8 PM.
Last day open is Wednesday, December 23. Special Evening Auction on Thursday, December 3, 5 PM to 10 PM.

Sign up for a wrap shift

The suit is waiting. The fiftieth season needs you.