2008 Volunteer information

Operation Blue Santa welcomes the help of all volunteers.  Individuals who wish to volunteer may drop in at their convenience during operation hours.   Because of limited space, groups of 10 or more need to call 220-BLUE (220-2583) or email us at bluesanta@ci.austin.tx.us in advance and reserve a time slot.  Due to the large volume of volunteers we request that you keep your group volunteer time to a maximum of 2 hours.  If you schedule a time slot and are unable to volunteer during that time, please contact Blue Santa to let us know as soon as possible. 

An adult must accompany all youth under the age of 16.  Any group with youth under the age of 12 will need to have 1 adult per 3 youth.  If youth cannot drive and provide their own transportation, an adult must accompany them. 

Please note this is a “working warehouse” be sure to wear appropriate comfortable clothing and shoes. 

A designated break area with a drink vending machine and water will be available for volunteers. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks.

Reminder to all Volunteers:
 Prior to arriving to volunteer please call the Blue Santa Warehouse at 220-BLUE (220-2583) to ensure volunteer availability.

Blue Santa is located at:
4101 S. Industrial Drive, Suite 260


*** Parking will be available along S. Industrial Drive and Commercial Center Drive as there are businesses surrounding the warehouse that operate throughout the evening***

Volunteer Hours for 2008:

Gift Wrapping
December 3rd – December 12th
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

12:00 Noon- 9:00pm

 

Saturday December 6tht and Saturday December 13th
9:00am - 1:00pm

 

Packaging for Families
December 15th - 19th
9:00am - 9:00pm

Please call to confirm hours of operation.

All deliveries for 2008 will be made on December 20th. Starting at 8am volunteers from the Austin Police Dept, the Austin Fire Dept, Austin Parks & Recreation Dept, the Texas National Guard and the local community transform into elves and deliver to the families. Special sponsors who help us delivery day are: Grande Communications, Sprint together with Nextel, Roadway Express, Eagle Global Logistics, Austin Foam and Plastics, McDonald's, Falcon Storage, KEYE 42, KVET and Texas Coffee Traders.  We also have special media participation by Clear Channel Radio which includes KVET, KASE 101, Jamming 105.9, 96.7 KISS FM, Z102.3 and KEYE TV.

Volunteers are critical to the success of Operation Blue Santa and last year almost 30,000 volunteer hours were logged during our season.  For more information on how to become a Blue Santa volunteer call us at 220-BLUE (220-2583).

DELIVERY DAY INFORMATION
updated 12/17/08

  • The first delivery will leave at 8 am and continue until all packages are delivered

  • Deliveries will take place rain or shine

  • Click the map link for a detailed map on how to reach the loading site.  MAP!! 

    The address is:
    4101 S Industrial Drive
    Austin, TX 78744

 

 



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by a local board of directors and staffed by volunteers and employees of the Austin Police Department.