Time to set up the Santa Shop!
Each year, we accept donations of new, unwrapped toys for our Santa Shop located at the Center for Women and Children. This special shop allows mothers staying at our shelter to choose gifts for their children that they know their children will love.
Santa Shop Toy Sorting — Help Make Christmas Special!
From December 15–17, 2025, we’ll be transforming a room at the Center for Women & Children into a joyful Santa Shop where moms can come shop for free gifts for their children. To make that happen, we need helping hands to sort toys and set up a fun, welcoming space!
What you’ll do:
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On the morning of December 15, volunteers will help prepare the room by moving a few items out and bringing tables in.
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After the table setup is complete, we’ll unpack toys and sort them by age and gender.
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During all other shifts, we will continue to sort and organize toys that are delivered. Our goal is to make the room look and feel like a real toy store—organized, festive, and full of Christmas cheer!
Volunteer Details:
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Volunteers ages 10 and older are welcome.
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We can host up to 5 volunteers per shift.
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Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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This opportunity is open to women and co-ed groups. (Men are welcome if volunteering with a female companion.)
Thank you for helping us bless families and bring joy this Christmas season!
Entrance and Sign In
- We are located at 3208 E. Michigan St. in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Parking: You may park on the street near the building or in the gravel or gated lot across the street. The code for the gated lot is 2007.
- Entrance: Enter through the courtyard gate. Ring the doorbell to the left of the front door and let our staff know you are there to volunteer and how you are serving.
- Please place your bag on the bag scanner belt straight ahead of you. Bags of guests, visitors, and volunteers must all be scanned this way. This is for the safety of everyone in the building.
- To your right is a glass door. Our staff will let you in. Proceed to the security area.
- There are 4 ways to check-in. Check-in and out by using the kiosk in the hall across from the front desk, by scanning the QR code above the kiosk, with the app on your smartphone, or with the link in your email.
Safety and Security
- To ensure the protection of guests, volunteers, and staff, each of Wheeler’s residential locations has metal detectors and security cameras.
- Please do not bring weapons into our facilities.
Other Information
- Dress code: Please wear close-toed shoes, pants, and shirts with sleeves. Please dress modestly.
- Interaction with guests: Always offer a smile and hello! Please do not exchange contact information, including social media accounts.
- Gifts: Please do not give money, gift cards, or other gifts, unless approved by the Volunteer Ministry Team or Wheeler staff person.
- Photography and videography: You are welcome to take photos of our buildings and your volunteer group, but photographs/videos including guests and residents are not permitted.
- Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. Wheeler is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
- Be Flexible: We ask that you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a patient heart and extend flexibility if your opportunity does not go as anticipated!?
Thank you so much for serving with us! See you soon!
