The 26th Annual Merry Memories Toy Fest (2023)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST in volunteering at the 26th Annual Merry Memories toy giveaway festival. This year's event will bless more than 2,000 children and families living in southeast Austin's Dove Springs community with toys and gifts as well as lots of love and prayers. The event will also feature a special evening Posada Christmas play.  

Please complete the following form in full so that we can place you into the volunteer assignment that best fits your interests and availability.

All toy giveaway volunteers will need to come dressed in RED OR GREEN shirts.  

NOTE: 
This year's event will be a walk-thru event only (not a drive-thru).

Toy Giveaway Date:
* Sat 12/16/23

Volunteer Shifts:
* Shifts vary from mid-day to evening
(Families attend 530-830pm)  

Location:
River City Youth Foundation  Center
5209 S. Pleasant Valley Road
(bright green building across from Valero)
Austin, TX 78744
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First Name *
Last Name *
Organization
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Title at Organization
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Your Email Address *
The best email address to reach you
Confirm Email Address *
How did you hear about the annual RCYF Merry Memories toy giveaway? *
Please check all that apply
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Daytime Phone *
A work phone or the best number to reach you in the mornings
Cell Phone *
May we send you a text message? *
This information helps us coordinate with you before the event if needed.
What is the best time to reach you by phone or text? *
This information helps us coordinate with you before the event if needed.
Twitter handle
At times, we may communicate with volunteers through social media or do a shout out of our appreciation.
Instagram handle
At times, we may communicate with volunteers through social media or do a shout out of our appreciation.
Facebook handle
At times, we may communicate with volunteers through social media or do a shout out of our appreciation.
What's your background? *
Please give us a summary of your education, schooling, career, hobbies, or interests. This helps us with our volunteer matching.
Are you volunteering as part of an organization or group? If so, please include the organization/group's name below. If not, please include "individual". *
Please include the full organization name including university affiliation if applicable so we can link you with other members. Or just mark "Not Applicable"
Are you volunteering with another family member, spouse, etc. that you would like to be paired with?
Are you Spanish-speaking (bilingual)? *
Would you be comfortable serving as a translator at the event? *
Have you volunteered at a prior Merry Memories event? *
If you have volunteered at Merry Memories before, tell us what year you volunteered, what your role was, and your overall experience at the event.
PRE-EVENT HELP Saturday Dec 9 -- 12 to 7pm                                                   Can you help with making decorations and putting up the Christmas lights at our campus? *
This will take place at River City Youth Foundation, 5209 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. 78744. If you can participate, mark the hours of your availability in the "Other" spot.
Required
PRE-EVENT HELP Wednesday Dec 13 -- 3pm to 8pm         Can you help with decorating and toy sorting? *
This will take place at River City Youth Foundation, 5209 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. 78744. If you can participate, mark the hours of your availability in the "Other" spot.
Required
PRE-EVENT HELP Thursday Dec 14 -- 3pm to 8pm            Can you help with decorating and toy sorting? *
This will take place at River City Youth Foundation, 5209 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. 78744. If you can participate, mark the hours of your availability in the "Other" spot.
Required
PRE-EVENT HELP Friday Dec 15 -- 10am to 10pm              We will put all the finishing touches on the event.   Can you help with decorating, final event details, pre-set up, AND toy sorting? *
This will take place at River City Youth Foundation, 5209 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. 78744. If you can participate, mark the hours of your availability in the "Other" spot.
Required
TOY GIVEAWAY & CHRISTMAS POSADA Saturday Dec 17----10am to 830pm. Can you volunteer for any or all of these shifts? *
Check all that apply. If you have other hours of availability, please write this in the "Other" box.
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Which of the activities below interest you? *
We will do our best to match you with your preference; however, this may change due to the demands of the event.
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Are you able to make a donation for the event? We have a great need for donations this year due to the challenging economy for the community. *
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Thank you for completing the 2023 Volunteer Registration for the 26th Annual Merry Memories!    We look forward to working with you!
We will follow up with you by email to acknowledge your registration and then later to discuss your volunteer role. If you have any questions or requests, please email at pr---at---RiverCityYouth.org.  

Visit www.rivercityyouth.org and our social media pages (Twitter: @rivercityyouth  FB, Instagram @RiverCityYouthATX) to get flyers and other updates.

Watch a video of last year's Merry Memories & Posada Event here >>>  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6boLEnqP-8&feature=youtu.be

 Make sure to click SUBMIT below to save your registration. Thank you!
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