



🎁 Here’s How Your Shift Works - Processing Room
🕒 Arrive 15 minutes early at Modesto location
Check in to receive your station assignment and
review the current flow of incoming gifts from the Tree.
🎄 Coordinate with the Tree and Driver Teams.
Drivers will be bringing in tagged gifts from
the Vintage Faire Mall throughout the shift.
Be ready to receive deliveries, confirm counts,
and organize items by age group or tag number.
📋 Verify and Sort Gifts.
Match each gift with its corresponding tag,
ensuring the child’s name, size, and wish items are accurate.
Note any missing or extra items for Leadership to review.
🎁 Bag, Tag, and Add Finishing Touches.
Once verified, place all items for
a child into a single labeled bag.
Add any supplemental items available
(books, toys, or accessories)
to complete the package.
📦 Place Completed Bags into Delivery Bins.
Organize finished bags by route or school number
so that pickup teams can easily load and
transport them to the site or location.
💪 Assist and Communicate.
Support Drivers when unloading,
help fellow Volunteers stay organized,
and follow Leadership direction
to keep the workflow smooth and efficient.
🧹 End of Shift.
Before leaving, confirm your area is tidy,
bins are labeled, and all tags are accounted for.
Check out with your Leadership and ensure
the next shift can pick up right where you left off.
Important: Every detail matters - accuracy ensures
that each child receives exactly what was chosen for them.
The Processing Room is where the magic becomes real.

“Ho, ho, ho! You know, every year my sleigh is packed full of toys… but the real magic doesn’t happen in the North Pole, it happens right here in Modesto.
These incredible volunteers help bring Christmas morning to life for thousands of kids. I may deliver the gifts, but they deliver the joy. If you’re thinking about joining us, grab a spot, the Nice List has your name on it.”


“I used to think wrapping presents at the North Pole was the most fun a little elf could have… then I volunteered
at Community Christmas Tree Modesto!
I got to help families pick tags, sort gifts, and spread enough holiday cheer to make Rudolph do a happy dance. So grab your cocoa, your biggest smile, and let’s make some magic together. Trust me, it’s way more fun than polishing candy canes all day.”

