Hope for Christmas

Crosspointcity   -   October 27, 2022
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Hope for Christmas is a one day event that exists to assist families in Bartow County during the holiday season. This year, Hope for Christmas will be held on December 10th at four different locations (Adairsville, Allatoona, Cartersville, and Rome). Hope for Christmas gives Crosspoint an opportunity to serve families in need by providing them with food, clothing, and gifts. Listed below are the times and addresses for each location.

  • Adairsville – Adairsville Elementary School (118 Franklin St, Adairsville, GA 30103) from 8am to 1pm
  • Allatoona – Allatoona Elementary School (4150 New Hope Church Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102) from 8am to 2pm
  • Cartersville – Crosspoint City Church—Cartersville (325 Old Mill Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120) from 8am to 2pm
  • Rome – Heritage Hall at Georgia Highlands (415 E 3rd Ave, Rome, GA 30161) from 8:30am to 1pm

Volunteer Teams:

There are many different ways to serve at Hope for Christmas. Below is a description of all the different areas in which you can volunteer. Some areas are location specific or may involve serving before (in preparation for) the event, so please read each description in its entirety. Due to the setup, the only area that will allow elementary aged children to serve this year will be Family Fun.

  1. Connections – This team serves to lean in, listen, and pray with our adult guests. We’ll create an atmosphere that lends to conversation and opportunities to share the love of Jesus with people. This area is reserved specifically for volunteers who are members of Crosspoint City Church, specifically those who feel confident and comfortable both praying and sharing the Gospel with attendees. (This area is offered in Adairsville, Allatoona, and Cartersville)
  2. Delivery – Special Needs – This team will deliver toys and food to the houses of our special needs families who choose to have their items brought directly to their home.  The delivery will take place shortly after the event concludes on December 10th. (This area is offered at the Adairsville and Cartersville location)
  3. Family Companion – This team consists of the people that connect with the guests after they register. Our guests will have a volunteer with them the entire time, and it’s really important that our guests feel welcome and loved. People on this team need to have great communication skills and be positive and upbeat. These volunteers need to be able to walk a long distance. We encourage bilingual volunteers to serve here! (This area is offered at all 4 locations, and in Rome, this team will have a duel role as both Family Companion and Connections)
  4. Family Fun – This team will be lining the entrance to pass out books and gingerbread houses to families.  This will be a fun atmosphere (think Christmas hype line) and will set the tone for the event. Family Fun is the ONLY kid friendly area this year, so if you wish to serve with your elementary aged children, this is the area!  Wear fun Christmas attire! (This area is offered at all 4 locations)
  5. Food Distribution – This team keeps the food boxes organized. The team will pass the boxed food to the Runners as they come to pick up for the families. (This area is offered at the Adairsville, Cartersville, and Rome locations)
  6. Guest refreshments – This team is in charge of preparation of hot chocolate and snacks, as well as passing them out to kids and families attending the event. (This team is offered at the Allatoona, Cartersville, and Rome locations)
  7. Cookies & Treats Prep– These individuals either purchase or make three dozen homemade treats. NO NUTS PLEASE!!!!!!! These treats will need to be individually wrapped and delivered to the assigned location prior to the day of the event. More info on specific drop off times/locations will come closer to the event from the Team Leaders. This team does not operate on the day of the event! (This area is offered at the Adairsville, Cartersville, and Rome locations)
  8. Guest Registration – This team will check all the families and children into the event and call the guests who do not arrive during their scheduled time. Serve team members on this team need to be positive and energetic, as they are the first people to connect with all families attending the event. (This area is offered at all 4 locations)
  9. Middle School Students – This team is for our middle school students to serve by assisting Family Fun with passing out goodies to families upon arrival. This will be a fun atmosphere (think Christmas hype line) and will set the tone for the event.  This team is for Middle school students only; high school students will have separate roles. Wear fun Christmas attire! (This area is offered at the Allatoona and Cartersville locations)
  10. High School Students – This year we will be offering High School students the opportunity to serve in specific areas alongside the adult volunteers. All High School students will receive their designated areas prior to the event, but will need to select their desired location. (This area is offered at the Allatoona and Cartersville locations)
  11. Middle/High Students – This team is for the Middle and High school students at the Adairsville and Rome locations. At these two locations, these students will remain combined and will serve by passing out goodies to families as they arrive as well as setting the tone for the event (think Christmas hype line). Wear fun Christmas attire! (This area is offered at the Adairsville and Rome location)
  12. Parking – This team team helps park volunteers and guests as they arrive. (This area is offered at all 4 locations)
  13. Runners – This team will collect the toys and food for the families and work with Family Companions to deliver and load the items into the guest’s car.  These team members need to be able to walk a long distance and be able to lift bags of food and toys. (This area is offered at the Allatoona, Cartersville, and Rome locations)
  14. Santa Photos – Santa lives here! Guests will have the opportunity to see Santa, pose for a photo in front of his display, and grab a candy cane. This team helps direct the children to the display and offers to take their photo for them.  If any decorations are needed for the display, this team will assist in any setup needed. This team will dress as Elves and festive Christmas attire. (This area is offered at all 4 locations)
  15. Secret Santa – This area is where the kids get to pick out a pre-wrapped gift for a parent/guardian. The kids will have the option to select a gift from a menu board. (This area is offered at all 4 locations)
  16. Wrap and Prep Secret Santa – This team will meet on November 10th at 10am and on November 15th at 6:30pm to wrap Secret Santa gifts that will be made available for kids to select. Other wrapping dates will be planned as needed. This team does NOT serve on the day of the event. (This area is offered at the Cartersville location ONLY)
  17. Security – This team is in charge of safety and maintaining the flow of our event and will be stationed throughout each location. All team members must already be part of the church’s security team in order to signup for this area. (This area is offered at all 4 locations)
  18. Toy Distribution – This team keeps the toy bags organized and passes them out to the Runners as they come to pick up bags for the families. These volunteers need to be able to lift ten pounds.  This team will also have the option to help with collections at the gatherings on Thursdays and/or Sundays. (This area is offered at all 4 locations)
  19. Sort and Prep Toys – This team will serve prior to event day. They will sort toys as they are returned during gatherings on Thursdays and Sundays starting November 10th. This team is responsible for sorting the toys that we collect and organizing them by site and family number. (This area is offered at the Cartersville and Rome locations)
  20. Volunteer Food – This team distributes snacks, serves lunch, and sets up tables and chairs for the volunteer lunch.  Volunteers will be served lunch after the event concludes and tear down is completed. (This area is offered at the Allatoona, Cartersville, and Rome locations)
  21. Volunteer Childcare – This team will keep the volunteer’s children during the event. (This area is offered at the Adairsville location ONLY.)
  22. Winter Wear – This team helps guests (both children and adults) find a coat in their size, makes sure that the coats stay organized, and replenishes the racks throughout the event. (This area is offered at all 4 locations)
  23. Sort and Prep Winter Wear – This team will meet prior to the event in order to sort and inspect the winter wear donations that are received, possibly taking home any coats that need laundering and returning them. This team will also setup the clothing racks and help with organizing the coats.  This team will meet every Sunday between 11/6 and 12/4 from 9:30am to 12pm. This allows you to come during the service time you are not attending. This team does NOT serve the day of the event. (This area is offered at the Adairsville, Cartersville, and Rome locations)
  24. Team Leaders – This area is designated for those who have already been appointed as leaders. Please only sign up for this are if you have been informed that you are a Team Leader. (This area is for Team Leaders at all 4 locations)