Children's Fund | Volunteer
Operation Santa ClausHamilton Rotary

A little time. A lot of heart.

Be part of
the Christmas magic.

Behind every toy, every celebration and every smile is someone who chose to help. This year, that someone could be you.

Join the Rotary Club of Hamilton’s Children’s Fund volunteers and help bring joy to children across our community.

Count me in →
Animated-style illustration of a family, firefighter and Rotary volunteer collecting toys for Hamilton children.

Give the time you canTell us when you’re available.

Find your way to helpChoose the roles that interest you.

Make a local differenceHelp bring joy to Hamilton’s children.

There’s a place for you here

Many helping hands.
One caring community.

Enjoy meeting people? Love organizing? Happy to roll up your sleeves? We’d love to hear from you. No elf experience required.

Pick up toys

Help collect toys from fire stations and businesses, November 20 to December 12. Our biggest pickup days are December 10 to 12.

Sort & share

Receive and sort toys on Toy Drop-Off Day, Thursday, December 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Santa’s Secret Workshop. Lunch is on us. Then help local organizations collect their toys on December 14 and 18.

Make events special

Lend a hand at the Christmas Tree of Hope lighting in Hess Village, the Cathy Wever School Christmas Celebration and other community activities.

Start with a hello

Your next good deed starts here.

Tell us a little about yourself and how you’d like to help. Whether you’re interested in one event or an ongoing role, we’ll use your interests and availability to help find a fit.

What happens next?

Our volunteer team will contact you to discuss opportunities and next steps. Signing up expresses your interest; it doesn’t commit you to a shift.

Bringing colleagues or friends? Mention your group in the skills and interests field.

Let’s make a little magic.

Complete the volunteer interest form below. Fields marked * are required.

VOLUNTEER FORM

About you

Name
Name
First name
Last name

How would you like to help?

Choose as many as you like.
How would you like to help?
Do you have a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle?

Your availability

Your availability

Interested in a committee? (optional)

Our volunteer team will follow up with next steps.

With thanks

Our sponsors and supporters

  • Vacu-Man Furnace & Duct Cleaning
  • Dynamic Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration
  • Stybek Roof
  • Y108
  • Energy 95.3
  • McMaster Innovation Park

Interested in sponsoring the Children’s Fund? Get in touch