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Published 11/5/25 11:03PM

Holiday Hands Program – Volunteer Opportunities

United Way of Hunterdon County
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Flemington, NJ
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    November 5, 2025
    End Date:
    December 22, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers are needed November–December for Holiday Hands. Shifts vary by role, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Opportunities include gift store support, front desk, inventory, stocking, and clean-up.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Disability, Poverty, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Holiday Hands Program – Volunteer Opportunities

    The Holiday Hands program is in full swing, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make the season brighter for local families in need! Each year, hundreds of families visit our Volunteer Center to “shop” for gifts in a warm and welcoming environment — and it all happens thanks to community volunteers like you.

    There are a variety of ways to get involved this year:

    🎁 Facilitator / Front Desk (Bilingual Volunteers Needed)

    Assist with answering phones, scheduling client appointments, greeting visitors, receiving donations, and keeping the front desk organized.

    📅 November–December

    💳 Gift Card Processing Training

    Learn how to process and track gift cards for donors and clients. A background check is required for future shifts.

    📅 November 20 | 1 PM–3 PM

    📦 Inventory & Organizing Donations

    Help unpack and sort donations, organize items, and prepare the Holiday Hands Shop.

    📅 November–December

    🛍️ Gift Store Helpers (English & Bilingual Volunteers Needed)

    Support families as they shop for gifts during the Holiday Hands Gift Store!

    📅 December 15–20

    • Morning: 9 AM–12 PM
    • Midday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
    • Afternoon: 3 PM–6 PM
    • Evening: 5:30 PM–8:30 PM

    🎄 Gift Store Facilitators (English & Bilingual Volunteers Needed)

    Welcome clients, manage store entry, and help ensure smooth operations during shopping hours.

    📅 December 15–20 | Shifts available throughout the day

    🎁 Gift Store Stocking & Organization

    Keep the shop stocked and organized by restocking shelves, bringing items from storage, and creating an inviting shopping space for families.

    📅 December 15–17 | 11 AM–1 PM & 5 PM–7 PM

    💌 Gift Card Distribution

    Assist in distributing gift cards to families during the Holiday Hands shopping week.

    📅 December 15–20

    ✉️ Email laura@uwhunterdon.org if interested

    🧹 Holiday Hands Clean-Up & Breakdown

    Help wrap up another successful season by cleaning and packing up the Holiday Shop, returning shelves upstairs, and organizing supplies.

    📅 December 22 | 9 AM–1 PM

    If you’re interested in volunteering for any of these opportunities, please visit uwhunterdon.galaxydigital.com to sign up!

    Have questions or want to volunteer as a group? Contact Laura Hernandez at laura@uwhunterdon.org.

    Location

    On-site

    United Way of Hunterdon County Volunteer Center

    20 Fulper Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    To apply, click the link to view available opportunities and shifts: https://uwhunterdon.galaxydigital.com/need/. Create an account, complete your qualifications, and then sign up for the shifts you’d like to volunteer for. No additional documents are required unless specified for certain roles.

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