In October and November we need reliable, energetic, smiling volunteers at our Pretoria (Wingate Park) Drop-Off location. Every shoebox pledged, packed and delivered to us by donors must find its way to a very specific recipient, wherever s/he may be. To achieve this, Drop-Off volunteers meticulously: - Scan every box in to our system - Check every box for harmful items - Pack and label cartons for dispatch We love Drop-Off! We get to meet donors, receive lovingly created boxes and get goosebumps as empty spaces fill up with Santa Shoeboxes - each one destined to make a child’s heart beat a little warmer. HOW DO I BECOME AN ELF? - Find the relevant cause (date and Drop-Off location) - Sign up by submitting details - name, contact details, preferred role, preferred shift, acceptance of indemnity AND THEN? - You will receive an email that confirms your selected shift/s and role/s, and a copy of the indemnity you signed. [The email will also contain a unique QR code]. You will need this code when you report for duty, so print and bring it along on the day, or save the image to your phone. - If you have any questions about your specific Drop-Off location, you can contact the Drop-Off coordinator whose details will appear on your email. - If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder. WHAT IF I MADE A MISTAKE? - If you need to change your shifts, send an email to [email protected] and we'll find a way to help you. REMEMBER! - Be on time - Wear closed [and comfortable!] shoes - Bring a pen and water - Leave your valuables at home or lock them in your car - While we’ll do our best to match you to your preferred role, we may also deploy you where we need your help the most ROLE DESCRIPTIONS Different roles suit different people. Give us an indication of where you would feel most productive and happy. We will take your role preferences into account but we may also deploy you where you are most needed, on the day. - Ambassador: Welcome and guide donors, sponsors and guests. Requires a friendly and professional extrovert. 18+ years. - Scanner: Greet and thank donors. Scan and process shoeboxes. Requires a friendly and confident individual with a smartphone. 18+ years. - Checker: Ensure each child receives the 8 specified Santa Shoebox Project items. Requires physical fitness and the ability to work quickly. 18+ years. - Runner: Carefully and quickly move shoeboxes between stations. Requires physical fitness and literacy. 13+ years. - Packer: Working in pairs, packers scan and pack shoeboxes into the correct cartons. This requires attention to detail, physical fitness and use of your smartphone. 18+ years. Ask your friend/partner to sign up and we will put you together during the shift. - Storeman: Meticulous sealing and stacking of full cartons (+-10 shoeboxes/carton). Hard work that requires physical fitness and attention to detail. Suited to men 14+ years. - Wrapping Station: Wrap shoeboxes that arrive unwrapped or that need a little TLC. 16+ years - General Helper: Able to help out in any area. Requires a can-do attitude, physical fitness, attention to detail and the ability to work quickly. 16+ years. - Wrap-up Team: All round helper. Requires physical fitness, attention to detail and ability to work effectively within a team. 18+ years.