Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ|Featured Event
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS: December 22nd and 23rd, 2025, FDU, Madison, NJ
Event Details
Some moments change families. Some moments change you. Operation Holiday is built from the hands and hearts of volunteers who believe every child deserves joy. Join us as we bring Christmas to families who need it most.
A truly awarding and enjoyable time giving back.
Registering will help us to:
- Provide the number of volunteers committed to providing food and beverages.
- Have an estimate of people in the building should an emergency occur and we need to know who is in the building.
- Your Volunteer Profile log is created (new for 2025), and we keep a continuous record of events that you volunteered.
- Provides Emergency Contact detail on who you have assigned that we may notify
URGENT NEED FOR HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING (in addition to signing up with these roles, please CALL ME/TEXT ME DIRECTLY to make me aware that you can help):
- Decoration Lead
- Face Painter
- Santa Claus
- Photographer
- Videographer
- DJ
- Errand Runner (to pick up food items from various places)
Preparation Day and Event Day
We will be in the gymnasium of the Fairleigh Dickinson University. In fact, we have rented out the entire Recreation Center, complete with a private and secure lounge for us. The preparation day is a Monday, and the event is on Tuesday. Children either have half a day or they don’t have school. I am hoping that you will join us and your company can give you Volunteering Time Off (VTO). It very hard getting a date and it was secured in the late summer.
Our student volunteers - Academic Advancement:
- Educational Credits: Volunteering provides verifiable hours that contribute towards educational credits, integrating extracurricular involvement with academic progress.
- Official Documentation: Students receive formal recognition of their volunteer work, acknowledging their dedication to community service.
- Enhanced College Applications and Resumes: Documented volunteer experience distinguishes students in competitive college admissions and job markets, underscoring their commitment to social causes.
- Leadership Development: Volunteer activities often present opportunities for students to assume leadership roles, enhancing their organizational and project management skills.
- Professional Networking: Students can build valuable relationships with peers, mentors, and professionals, expanding their network and potential career opportunities.
- Skills Acquisition: Volunteering enables students to learn and apply practical skills outside the classroom, gaining experiences that are attractive to future employers.
- Social Consciousness: Engaging in volunteering fosters a sense of civic responsibility, empowering students to become proactive, socially conscious leaders in the world.
There will be an opportunity to get gifts, but our guests go first, and you are welcome to have some.
Share the attached promotional flyer with family, co-workers and friends so that we will have a great turnout!
Photography & Videography Department Contact
We are also seeking talented photographers and videographers (can be students) to help capture this momentous event, especially given the Guinness World Record attempt. If you know anyone who is willing to donate their time we would appreciate their information.
Our Commitment
We will provide all necessary documentation, including:
- Verification of service hours
- Complimentary meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks)
- Safety protocols and event instructions
Can We Count on Your Support?
As always, you are there when needed and is not forgotten. If you can find it in your heart to make time to volunteer, we would be grateful. Join us: tinyurl.com/OHVolunteers2025