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Volunteer with The Salvation Army

Almost 3.4 million people of all ages volunteered their time, talents, and resources to assist The Salvation Army’s work across the nation! Our volunteers are critical partners in helping us fulfill our promise to America of “Doing the Most Good.”  Thank you for walking alongside us to provide for those who need help.


HELP US SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY: 

  • SERVING AT THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Serve meals to people experiencing hunger in our community.  Give back your time and a smile to those who are marginalized in our city.  Register to see dates and times.  Register for each date and keep your confirmation to show at the door.  Thank you so much for serving.  CLICK HERE to see CURRENT opportunities! 
     
  • VOLUNTEERING AT OUR FAMILY THRIFT STORE:  Mon- Sat 9:20 am -5:00pm.  We ALWAYS need large groups on Saturday to help us catch up and you can work any hours you’d like to fulfill volunteer service hours.  We need your help to process donations and stock the floor!  CLICK HERE only need to sign up once online and then sign in at the store.  
     
  • CORPORATE GROUP SERVICE:  We love our corporate groups.  If you would like to volunteer as a group to give back to your community, contact Tammie.miracle@uss.salvationarmy.org. to see what you can do.  Our Thrift Store has only a few staff members and we rely on the community to help us make money for our Emergency Shelters and Community Kitchen.  Weekday work is available and we’d love to have you!  

HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES STARTING IN OCTOBER OF 2025: 

  • RED KETTLE:  Ring bells at the Kettle during the Christmas season. Sign up opens in the first week of October at RegisterToRing.com.
     
  • ADOPT AN ANGEL TREE:  Work with our Angel Tree program that provides toys to children who may not have gifts under the tree this year.  If you provide the tree we will provide the Angels.  Adopt a family and help us spread Christmas Cheer.  Contact Tammie.miracle@uss.salvationarmy.org.
     
  • STAFF THE ANGEL TREE AT RICHLAND MALL:  Work with the community to get all “Angels” adopted and presents received! This is a great opportunity to get to know the community and their hear for serving.  There are three shifts each day, not long ones, and one shift on Sunday!  The Mall may change to Holiday Hours at which time we may adjust our hours, but until we know what those are, we are sticking to our plan!   We need your help to put smiles on a child. Contact Tammie.miracle@uss.salvationarmy.org.
     
  • Thanksgiving Day Luncheon
    Community Kitchen, 300 Webster Avenue, Waco, TX Volunteers will help serve a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal at our Community Kitchen in downtown Waco.  There are TWO shifts, one from 10-12 and the second from 12-2.  We will give away warm clothes after the meal. Turkeys, deserts, pies, cookies, etc. will be needed from the public for this event! 
     
  • Christmas Lunch! 
    Community Kitchen, 300 Webster Avenue, Waco, TX Volunteers will help serve a traditional Christmas Day meal at our Community Kitchen. Two shifts of volunteers are needed, Shift One at 10-12 and Shift Two at 12-2pm. We could still use deserts, pies, cookies, etc. will be needed from the public for this event! Volunteers welcome until volunteer site is full.
     
  • HOST YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER: Have a food/toy drive at your place of business or take up an offering at your church to help stock our shelves for the hungry families in our community.  Pack hygiene bags for the homeless or collect travel size products for giveaway to needy families.
     
  • SERVE AT THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS: Serve meals to people experiencing hunger in our community.  Give back your time and a smile to those who are marginalized in our city.  Register to see dates and times.  Register for each date and keep your confirmation to show at the door.  Thank you so much for serving. 
     
  • VOLUNTEER AT OUR FAMILY THRIFT STORE:  Mon- Sat 9:20 am -5:00pm.  We ALWAYS need large groups on Saturday to help us catch up and you can work any hours you’d like to fulfill volunteer service hours.  We need your help to process donations and stock the floor!  CLICK HERE only need to sign up once online and then sign in at the store.  
     
  • MANDATORY COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:  Work your Community Service hours with us.  Call us at 254.756.7271 to discuss with our Human Resources Manager prior to serving.  
     
  • BE AN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER:  Help direct The Salvation Army in it’s business, finances, community events.  Reach out to:  Jeffrey.Miracle@uss.salvationarmy.org.
     
  • BE A WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MEMBER: Help our Auxiliary to raise funds, have events and provide volunteerism for the Salvation Army.  The Women’s Auxiliary only raises funding for Sally’s House, Waco’s only Emergency Shelter for women and children and families.  Reach out to:  Tammie.Miracle@uss.salvationarmy.org.
     
  • GROUP VOLUNTEER EVENTS: Have your corporate, office, or church serve a day with us! You can volunteer a group by reaching out to our Volunteer Coordinator at Email Tammie.Miracle@uss.salvationarmy.org or call 254.756.7271.

 

Dates for future opportunities:


The Salvation Army Serving Waco and McLennan County is dedicated to making a difference in our amazing community, and we can do this most effectively with your help! People helping people is the key to seeing lasting change happen in the lives of our friends and families in our community. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available at our Center where you can literally be the difference in a person’s life.

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Help us MAKE CHANGE in our community by being a VOLUNTEER!

 

For additional information on

Volunteer Opportunities

please contact us at 254-756-7271