About
The Mile High United Way Children's Holiday Party is our largest community outreach event of the year. We are looking forward to serving 1,000 children this year.
Thanks to the generous donations of our community and corporate partners we are able to provide a toy store where parents can "shop" for new gifts for their children. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa, craft and play holiday themed activities. At the end of the day families will leave with great holiday memories, treasured homemade keepsakes, and wrapped gifts.
Bilingual Volunteers Needed for this opportunity!
Interested in providing items for our families? Check out our Amazon Wishlist HERE. Please note if you plan to drop off supplies at our building, we are only accepting supplies Mondays and Fridays between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please contact volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org for questions about drives or to coordinate a drop off.
Not able to volunteer or participate in the drive? Make a gift to help us purchase items for the Children's Holiday Party to ensure that our families have everything they need this season. Give Now
We hope you volunteer with us for the 2022 Children's Holiday Party!
For questions, please email volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org
Dress Requirements: This will be a high energy, indoor/ outdoor opportunity so please wear comfortable, warm layered clothing.
Children- This is a family friendly event. Children are welcome to volunteer at this event.
Language- Bilingual volunteers needed, especially for the Bilingual Welcome and Personal Shopper roles.
Please contact Mile High United Way at volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org if you respond yes to the following questions the week of the event.
- Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.
- Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a fever, cough or shortness of breath. See the CDC’s symptom information.
If you answered “yes’ to any of those questions the week of the event, we ask you to reach out to staff. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy. If you have questions, please contact us at volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org
o If full, there is also a large lot across from the building on Park Avenue that is $5/day.
o Street parking is available along Stout and California. If choosing to park on the side streets, please be aware of the time limits. We’d hate for anyone to get a parking ticket. 😊
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Shifts (96)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REMOTE - Holiday Gift Tags | 9:00am (MT) | 5:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Parking is located on the south side of the building | Directions: Exercise your creativity by making holiday gift tags! Gift tags should be flat and shaped like a rectangle that is roughly 2 inch x 1.75 inch. Make sure to also punch a hole at the top and tie a piece of ribbon through it. You will need your own... | 19/∞ | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REMOTE-Host a Toy Drive | 12:00pm (MT) | 5:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Help make the Children's Holiday Party possible by hosting a toy drive. Coordinate with your friends, family, neighbors, book club or other group you are a part of to collect toys for this event. Toys are needed for children of all ages. An Amazon Wishlist, which can be shipped directly... | 1/∞ | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE - EVENT: Children's Holiday Party - Toy Sorting + Prep | 5:30pm (MT) | 7:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 Parking is available in the lot behind the Mile High United Way building, in the lot on the West side of Park Avenue (price/day) and on the street along both California and Stout. | Join us in sorting and organizing all of the generous gifts donated by our partners and organizations around the community. Your support in this vital piece directly contributes to the success of the Children's Holiday Party. | 19/30 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE - EVENT: Children's Holiday Party - Toy Sorting + Prep | 2:00pm (MT) | 4:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Parking is available in the lot behind the Mile High United Way building, in the lot on the West side of Park Avenue (price/day) and on the street along both California and Stout. | Join us in sorting and organizing all of the generous gifts donated by our partners and organizations around the community. Your support in this vital piece directly contributes to the success of the Children's Holiday Party. | 5/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE - EVENT: Children's Holiday Party - Toy Sorting + Prep | 2:00pm (MT) | 4:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Parking is available in the lot behind the Mile High United Way building, in the lot on the West side of Park Avenue (price/day) and on the street along both California and Stout. | Join us in sorting and organizing all of the generous gifts donated by our partners and organizations around the community. Your support in this vital piece directly contributes to the success of the Children's Holiday Party. | 15/15 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE - EVENT: Decorations and Prep | 3:00pm (MT) | 5:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | 10/10 | Over | |
| PRE - EVENT: Children's Holiday Party - Toy Sorting + Prep | 5:00pm (MT) | 7:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Parking is available in the lot behind the Mile High United Way building, in the lot on the West side of Park Avenue and on the street along both California and Stout. | Join us in sorting and organizing all of the generous gifts donated by our partners and organizations around the community. Your support in this vital piece directly contributes to the success of the Children's Holiday Party. | 4/10 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE - EVENT: Children's Holiday Party - Toy Sorting + Prep | 4:00pm (MT) | 6:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Parking is available in the lot behind the Mile High United Way building, in the lot on the West side of Park Avenue and on the street along both California and Stout. | Join us in sorting and organizing all of the generous gifts donated by our partners and organizations around the community. Your support in this vital piece directly contributes to the success of the Children's Holiday Party. | 19/20 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE - EVENT: Children's Holiday Party- Set-up and Decorating | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Parking is available in the lot behind the Mile High United Way building, in the lot on the West side of Park Avenue (price/day) and on the street along both California and Stout. | Join us for the final preparation for the Children's Holiday Party, which include setting up supplies and furniture, organizing the toys and transforming our building into a Winter Wonderland filled with bright colors, twinkling lights, luscious trees and holiday decorations galore! | 26/26 | Over |
| PRE - EVENT: Children's Holiday Party- Set-up and Decorating | 1:00pm (MT) | 3:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 Parking is available in the lot behind the Mile High United Way building, in the lot on the West side of Park Avenue (price/day) and on the street along both California and Stout. | Join us for the final preparation for the Children's Holiday Party, which include setting up supplies and furniture, organizing the toys and transforming our building into a Winter Wonderland filled with bright colors, twinkling lights, luscious trees and holiday decorations galore! | 23/27 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Runners Shift 2 | 11:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | 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! | 8/6 | Over |
| Hospitality Shift 2 | 11:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | 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. | 4/4 | Over |
| LEAD: Gift Wrappers Shift 2 | 11:00am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | 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 11:00 a.m. to get settled. | 0/2 | Over |
| Toy Store Organizers Shift 2 | 11:15am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | 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. | 6/6 | Over |
| Gift Checkout Shift 2 | 11:15am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | 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. | 9/8 | Over |
| Gift Wrappers Shift 2 | 11:15am (MT) | 2:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | 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! | 27/26 | Over |
| 2-1-1 Station-Shift 2 | 11:30am (MT) | 2:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Ave West Denver, CO 80205 | Provide information about 2-1-1 to participants | 2/2 | Over |
| Volunteer Support Shift 3 | 12:45pm (MT) | 4:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | 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... | 6/6 | Over |
| LEAD: Gift Runner Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 4:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | 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 1:00 p.m. to get settled. | 0/1 | Over |
| LEAD: Toy Store, Shift 3 | 1:00pm (MT) | 4:30pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | Help oversee the Toy Store volunteers.
-Lead Huddles during shift changes
-Connect with your staff lead
-Help supervise volunteers and check-in with them regularly
Arrive promptly at 1:00 p.m. to get settled. | 0/1 | Over |
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHP Clean Up | 9:00am (MT) | 12:00pm (MT) | 711 Park Avenue West Denver, CO 80205 | After the Children's Holiday Party, organize remaining items for families that were unable to attend the event person and help finish putting away supplies and furniture. | 15/15 | Over |