Individual Sign-Up
Join the Joy Crew & Build bikes, staff stations, and spread holiday cheer.
Snacks & lunch • Christmas After-party • Santa photos & contests
Your $5 Volunteer Pass = Big help, big smiles
Tuesday, December 16 • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Building 64, Charleston Navy Yard
Choose Your Joy Crew Role
Choose where you shine brightest and we'll make sure you're positioned to make the biggest impact.
Welcome Desk
2 People Required
Greet volunteers, spread holiday cheer, and help set a joyful tone from the moment guests arrive.
Build Bikes
50 People Required
Join a bike crew, use provided tools, and help bring serious joy to life — one bike at a time.
Quality Control Team
16 People Required
Inspect each bike to ensure it’s safe, sturdy, and ready for its new rider’s big moment.
Tote Bag Builders
6 People Required
Pack helmets, locks, and fun swag into tote bags to complete each child’s bike gift.
Reindeer Tire Station
6 People Required
Use the air compressor to inflate tires and make every bike ready for inspection and joy.
Raffle Crew
4 People Required
Sell raffle tickets, build excitement, and help spread holiday cheer throughout the day.
Giving Trees Grove
2 People Required
Help guests “buy a bike” and ring the Joy Bell for every donation given to a child.
Elf Packing Depot
6 People Required
Load completed bikes onto trucks for delivery to North Charleston Elementary.
Collapse Boxes
4 People Required
Break down empty boxes as bikes are built and keep the space clean and organized.
Food & Beverage
6 People Required
Serve up smiles at the Hot Chocolate & Water Station while volunteers refuel and recharge.
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Put Me Where I’m Needed
Unlimited People Required
Flexible and ready to help anywhere! Jump in where extra hands are needed most.
Every role makes a difference — from the first smile at the Welcome Desk to the final Joy Bell ring. Choose where you shine!
$5 to join — a lifetime of memories to keep
$5 donation per person
(Processing fee makes checkout $5.42)
Volunteer Perks
We believe in celebrating our volunteers! Your generous gift of time helps make magic happen — and it deserves appreciation, recognition, and a little fun along the way.
Snacks & Treats
Enjoy complimentary snacks, hot cocoa, holiday cookies, and refreshing beverages — plus a free lunch and open bar after the build wraps up.
After-Party Access
Celebrate in the exclusive Mistletoe Lounge with music, food, drinks, vendors, and your fellow Joy Crew members.
Service Letter & Tax Document
Need documentation for school, work, or community service? We’ll provide an official service letter and donation acknowledgment for your tax records.
Feel-Good Memories
Experience the best day of the year — the joy of giving, the warmth of community, and memories that last a lifetime.
Santa Photo
Capture the moment with a festive photo alongside Santa and your team. Perfect for sharing or framing!
Best Holiday Dress Contest
Bring your festive flair! Prizes awarded for the most creative, funny, or over-the-top holiday outfits.
Here’s How to Join A Joy Crew
1
Choose Your Crew
Pick the crew you’d like to join — each one helps bring the magic to life!
2
Click & Complete
Click the button, fill out the quick form, and tell us how you’d like to participate.
3
Submit Payment
Pay online (plus small processing fee) — or send a check or Venmo payment if you prefer.
4
Get Confirmation
We’ll email you a confirmation with all event-day details and next steps to get ready for the fun!
Dress Festive!
Ugly sweaters, elf costumes, reindeer onesies — get creative!
Awards for Best Dressed!
Event Schedule
Plan Your Day of Joy
All volunteers are needed from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM to help bring the magic to life — from check-in to the final bike built!
After 2:00 PM, you’re invited to stay for the After-Party (2:30–4:30 PM) — a fun, optional celebration to relax, mingle, and toast the day’s success.
Every role and every minute matters. Thank you for being part of the joy we’re building together!
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11:00 – 11:30 AM - Arrival & Welcome
2
11:30 – 11:45 AM - Kickoff & Orientation
3
11:45 – 12:00 PM - Team Prep
4
12:00 PM - Santa Countdown
5
12:00 – 2:00 PM - The Elves’ Bike Build
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2:00 – 2:15 PM -Awards & Recognition
7
2:30 – 4:30 PM - After-Party
Once you register, our volunteer coordinator will reach out to confirm your role assignment and answer any questions you might have about your shift.
Ready to Build Some Joy?
Your time, your hands, and your heart can make all the difference.
Join the Joy Crew, help build bikes, and bring holiday magic to life!
Join the Joy Crew, help build bikes, and bring holiday magic to life!
Contact Us
Speak to the Team
Katie: 224 715 5156
Claire: 854 222 5198
Andrew: 854 222 4248
Send Sponsorship Funds
Venmo: @GoingPlaces
Address: PO BOX 2188, Mt Pleasant, SC 29465
Questions? Katie@GoingPlacesNonprofit.org
EIN: 81-5267546