Bell Ringing for Salvation Army

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Salvation Army bell ringing is a tradition of The Rotary Club of Rochester! Thank you for you interest. Many times, we are the nonprofit with the largest number of volunteer hours for this activity. "When you volunteer to bell ring, you help improve, and even save lives. The money dropped in a red kettle goes right back into your local community. By now you’ve likely heard that two hours of your time at a Salvation Army red kettle raises about $60 in donations." (http://salvationarmynorth.org/volunteer/bell-ringer-faq/) 

• While anyone is invited to join us as a bell ringer, kids under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and teens younger than 16 must have permission to volunteer from a parent or guardian.
• Masks and gloves (winter gloves/mittens are acceptable) must be worn while ringing bells.
• Please make sure you are regularly wiping the red kettle lid with the Clorox wipes we will provide you at each kettle location.
• Virtual support of the red kettles will also be an option this year. In addition to the donate page on our website, we will have QR codes and bump pay available at the kettles.
• As part of our agreements with the stores, we are not allowed to give out items or promotional materials at kettles. We ask that while you are volunteering you do not give anything such as candy canes, flyers or other items to shoppers.
• HAVE FUN! Salvation Army bell ringers are an icon of the Christmas season, and pleasant and polite ringers spread the holiday spirit and ensure that businesses will welcome us back in upcoming years.
• Stores want an optimum experience for customers. Greet customers with a smile and the holiday greeting of your choice. Thank people for their donations.
• DRESS WARMLY. Also, please remember that kettle stands must stay in their proper position and cannot be moved.
• If your kettle fills up or you experience any problems while you are ringing, please call the kettle driver. The phone number will be at your kettle location.
• Salvation Army policies prohibit smoking, eating, alcohol and weapons at kettle sites.