NOVEMBER 12^TH IS UWL’S TAKE-OVER OF THE SALVATION ARMY’S RED KETTLE!

Sign up at Register to Ring, Follow the directions below to be a part of our UWL group!

1. Click on the blue box, “I’m Ringing With a Group”
2. Enter the group code, our code is: UWL2022
3. Click on the checkbox coordinating to the shift you would like, and then click the red button above to register for your shift.

Volunteer as a group or as an individual, all are welcome! Shifts are in two-hour blocks from 10 AM to 8 PM. Locations are Festival on Copeland and Blain’s Farm and Fleet.

The Leadership & Involvement Center would love if groups/individuals could dress up in a festive manner to truly bring in the holiday spirit, (eg: fun hats, holiday sweaters, etc.) and take a picture in their garb and send it to LIC email.

Belling Ringing Instructions:

Please sign in at the Service Desk: The kettle and sign-in sheets are at the customer service counter. People ringing should sign in with their first and last name.

1. Bells are in the pockets of the apron.
2. If it seems like the kettle is full, give it a good shake. Many times, that will prompt the money to settle and you will have lots more room.
3. If there is a problem or the kettle is full, please call the Kettle Coordinator at 608-782-6126
4. Leave the kettle stand where it is, unless you are directed to move it by the store manager or a Salvation Army representative.
5. If you are ringing alone and need to leave the stand for any reason, bring the kettle to the service desk and tell them you will be right back.
6. If a set of volunteers does not replace you at the end of your shift, return the kettle to the service desk.
7. Have a fun and festive attitude. You represent the spirit of the holidays and the Salvation Army! Smile, greet, and thank every donor.
8. If you are on duty when a driver comes to pick up a kettle, ask to see an ID badge. Call the phone number above if you have any concerns.
9. Most of all have fun ringing bells by dressing up, playing music, dancing, and singing. We encourage you to take photos and videos of your bell ringing experience! 

Tidbits of Information for Bell Ringers

$1 is enough to

• Provide a hot shower, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and a towel for a homeless woman preparing for a job interview.

$5 is enough to

• Pay for a homeless person to have breakfast at The Salvation Army.

Facts in general

• 100 children stayed in the Emergency shelter last year.
• 85% of people staying in the shelter last year lived within a 50-mile radius.
• 5% of single individuals that came to The Salvation Army for assistance were veterans.
• The Salvation Army provided more than 20,000 nights of shelter last year to those with no place else to turn.
• The meal program served more than 104,000 meals in The Salvation Army’s last program year.
• 26% of the people served by The Salvation Army last year were living with a severe mental illness.