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Regional Offices

Carolinas Region

North Carolina
South Carolina
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Staff

Joey White, Asst. Director, Domestic Operations
Brian Gresham, Corporate Relations & Domestic Logistics Manager
Deirdre Martin, Senior Regional Director, Southeast Regions
Chris Ramsey, Regional Director
Chris Shelton, Regional Manager
Jennifer Davis, Regional Manager

Regional Address

P.O. Box 240417
Charlotte, NC 28224
704-583-1463 phone
704-583-9381 fax
occcarolinas@samaritan.org email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and organizations in the Carolinas region packed 724,300 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–nearly a five percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

PROCESSING CENTER DOMESTIC MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES

Join the Operation Christmas Child staff as a Domestic Missions Team Member. Each autumn, we seek partnerships with skilled management staff on a short term basis to work as managers and supervisors at our Charlotte, N.C. Processing Center. Use your skills to bring joy and eternal hope to millions of children while working with volunteers and seasonal employees. Participants in our Domestic Missions program must be able to work full time for 4-6 weeks during the months of November and December.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Florida/Puerto Rico Region

Florida
Puerto Rico
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Staff

Cindy Beyer, Regional Director
Milagros Almarante, Regional Manager
Anna Owen, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

11221 John Wycliffe Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32832
407-852-3727 phone
407-852-3728 fax
occflorida@samaritan.org email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and organizations in Florida & Puerto Rico packed 398,991 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than a 14 percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Great Lakes Region

Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
West Virginia
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Staff

Bonnie Freeman, Regional Director
David Zimmerman, Regional Manager
Todd Edwards, Regional Manager
Marcey Page, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

1180 Wesley Ave., Suite 200
Xenia, OH 45385
937-374-0761 phone
937-372-9071 fax
occgreatlakes@samaritan.org email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and organizations in the Great Lakes region packed 706,766 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than a six percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Lower Midwest Region

Illinois
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
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Staff

Joe Christian, Regional Director
Dara Brensing, Regional Manager
Scott Luhring, Regional Manager
Kris Allan, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

10551 Barkley, Suite 100
Overland Park, KS 66212
913-831-4466 phone
913-831-4475 fax
occmidwest@samaritan.org email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Lower Midwest region packed 534,136 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than a 10 percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Mid-Atlantic Region

Delaware
District of Columbia
Maryland
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
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Staff

Leigh Fisher, Regional Director
Mesfin Abera, Regional Manager
Eric Lapointe, Regional Manager
Jeff Berger, Regional Manager
JoAnn Waters, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

5016 Dorsey Hall Dr., Suite 102
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-772-7360 phone
410-772-7363 fax
occmidatlantic@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region packed 798,280 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than a 10 percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Mid-South Region

Arkansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
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Staff

Amy Johnson, Regional Director
Kate Tanis, Regional Manager
Michelle Hartley, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

330 Mallory Station Rd, Suite 3
Franklin, TN 37067
615-778-0046 phone
615-778-0051 fax
occmidsouth@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Mid-South region packed 543,829 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than a seven percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Northeast Region

Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New York
Rhode Island
Vermont
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Staff

Gaye Newlun, Regional Director
Ellen Siletzky, Regional Manager
Gloria Bridgeman, Regional Manager
Allan Perkins, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

2568 Western Ave., Suite 16
Altamont, NY 12009
518-357-2284 phone
518-357-2287 fax
occnortheast@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Northeast region packed 305,965 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than a four percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Northwest Region

Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
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Staff

Michael Ishmael, Regional Director
Cheryl Peirson, Regional Manager
Nhung Hurst, Regional Manager
Tonya Johnson, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

1117 Broadway Plaza, Suite 502
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-572-1155 phone
253-572-1156 fax
occnw@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Northwest Region packed 220,518 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than a four percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Southeast Region

Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
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Staff

Phil Barks, Senior Regional Director – Northeast Regions
Jamie Hardenbrook, Regional Director
Gabe Walker, Regional Manager
Shelli Wishard, Regional Manager
Erica Spence, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 66
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-777-9342 phone
770-777-9384 fax
occsoutheast@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Southeast region packed 728,622 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–nearly a nine percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

PROCESSING CENTER DOMESTIC MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES

Join the Operation Christmas Child staff as a Domestic Missions Team Member. Each autumn, we seek partnerships with skilled management staff on a short term basis to work as managers and supervisors at our Atlanta, Ga. Processing Center. Use your skills to bring joy and eternal hope to millions of children while working with volunteers and seasonal employees. Participants in our Domestic Missions program must be able to work full time for 4-6 weeks during the months of November and December.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Southwest Region

Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
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Staff

Andrea Uhl, Regional Director
Paul Fischbach, Regional Manager
Rick Hoover, Regional Manager
Jennie Marquez, Administrative Assistant
Steve Fernalld, Senior Ministry Strategist

Regional Address

2851 S. Parker Rd., Suite 570
Aurora, CO 80014
303-745-9179 phone
303-369-2259 fax
occsouthwest@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Southwest region packed 273,138 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–nearly an eight percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

PROCESSING CENTER DOMESTIC MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES

Join the Operation Christmas Child staff as a Domestic Missions Team Member. Each autumn, we seek partnerships with skilled management staff on a short term basis to work as managers and supervisors at our Denver, Co. Processing Center. Use your skills to bring joy and eternal hope to millions of children while working with volunteers and seasonal employees. Participants in our Domestic Missions program must be able to work full time for 4-6 weeks during the months of November and December.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Texas/Louisiana Region

Louisiana
Texas
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Staff

Mark Cooper, Regional Director
Keri Pribble, Regional Manager
Matt McClelland, Regional Manager
Ross Robinson, Senior Ministry Strategist
Laura Winter, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

235 NE Loop 820, Suite 202
Hurst, TX 76053
817-595-2230 phone
817-595-2311 fax
occtxla@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Texas-Louisiana region packed 512,289 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to children worldwide–nearly an 11 percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

Upper Midwest Region

Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
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Staff

Nicole Sheldon, Regional Director
Rick Cox, Regional Manager
Serena Butler, Regional Manager
Kelly Evenson Mayhew, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

Hennepin Square
2021 East Hennepin Ave., Suite 155
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-359-7025 phone
612-359-7023 fax
occuppermidwest@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Upper Midwest region packed 322,624 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than an eight percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

PROCESSING CENTER DOMESTIC MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES

Join the Operation Christmas Child staff as a Domestic Missions Team Member. Each autumn, we seek partnerships with skilled management staff on a short term basis to work as managers and supervisors at our Minneapolis, Minn. Processing Center. Use your skills to bring joy and eternal hope to millions of children while working with volunteers and seasonal employees. Participants in our Domestic Missions program must be able to work full time for 4-6 weeks during the months of November and December.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013

West Coast Region

California
Hawaii
Nevada
More Info

Staff

Iliana Salazar, Senior Regional Director, Western Regions
Jennifer Trevithick, Regional Director
Tracy O’Neil, Regional Manager
Becky Gross, Regional Manager
Karen Carll, Administrative Assistant

Regional Address

3000 West MacArthur Blvd., Suite 310
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-432-7030 phone
714-432-7039 fax
occwestcoast@samaritan.org, email

In 2012, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the West Coast region packed 480,368 shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children worldwide–more than a six percent increase from 2011.

For 20 years, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2012, more than 9 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 103 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or e-mail the regional office.

PROCESSING CENTER DOMESTIC MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES

Join the Operation Christmas Child staff as a Domestic Missions Team Member. We are seeking partnerships with skilled management staff on a short term basis to work as managers and supervisors at our Orange County, Ca. and Honolulu, Hawai’i Processing Centers. Use your skills to bring joy and eternal hope to millions of children while working with volunteers and seasonal employees. Participants in our Domestic Missions program must be able to work full time for 4-6 weeks during the months of November and December.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a year-round volunteer is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. Operation Christmas Child volunteer opportunities are organized by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop a team if one is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.

If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.

National Collection Week is Nov.18-25, 2013