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Published 11/5/25 3:28PM

Volunteer for Holiday Express as Santa Elves, Bell Ringers and Hot Cocoa Servers, Oh My!

Oregon Rail Heritage Center
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Portland, OR
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    November 28, 2025, 9:00 AM GMT-8
    End Date:
    December 28, 2025, 9:00 PM GMT-8
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Must be willing to do three or four shifts of three train rides.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    The Oregon Rail Heritage Center's Holiday Express is rolling in soon! Starting the day after Thanksgiving, November 28 and running through December 28, this magical train will delight families every weekend with festive cheer and over 100 joyful trips. We are looking for volunteer Santa's Helper Elves, Bell Ringers and Hot Cocoa and Cookie Servers.

    Volunteer Requirements:

    • Ages 14 and up
    • Friendly and festive personality
    • Wear supplied elf hats and jackets and can wear own holiday-themed attire
    • Must have a parent or guardian available for transportation to/from ORHC

    Santa's Helper Elves & Bell Ringers

    • Announce Santa’s arrival with flair
    • Assist Santa greeting guests
    • Pass out candy canes
    • Comfortable singing with passengers
    • Wear holiday-themed attire

    Hot Cocoa and Cookie Sales

    • Prepare and serve hot cocoa, coffee, and cookies
    • Keep the serving area clean, organized and stocked
    • Operate cash register and provide accurate change with a smile
    • Enjoy interacting with guest and maintain a friendly and efficient pace

    Interested in volunteering? Share a bit about your experience and why you would like to volunteer—we look forward to hearing from you!

    Want to see the magic in action? Check out a video of the Holiday Express experience: https://orhf.org/events/holiday-express/

    Location

    On-site
    2250 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon, US

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