Santa's looking for a few good elves. Volunteers are needed to take the children shopping and help them fill their Christmas wish lists.

As the date of the event gets closer, check back with us to find out how to participate in this great event. We welcome your support.

Our shoppers have four goals:

• Help the child purchase needed clothing and other items on their list.

• Provide a positive and enjoyable experience for the child.

• Depending on the budget and need, the shoppers will help the child pick out a gift for a sibling or a parent. You would be surprised how many kids ask to get a present for a family member before they even look at clothes for themselves.

• Each shopper tries to find at least one special toy for the child. Many times the budget has already been reached and the shoppers pay for this item out of their own pocket.

When shopping is done, many of our volunteers become Christmas Elves, if the child's total bill exceeds the allocated gift, the shopping volunteer pays and donates the difference.

The HollywoodWest Fred Meyer graciously gives a discount for all purchases. In addition to shopping children receive a new winter jacket from Columbia Sportswear; a teddy bear for themselves and each brother or sister courtesy of The Tigard police department and the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department; and of course, the opportunity to visit Santa Claus and have their picture taken with him.

To volunteer, complete the Volunteer Pledge Form and return it to us.

Volunteer Form

You can also contact Bill Wilson by email: