Salvation Army Volunteers Still Needed | Video

Rene Thibault | 11/30/2012

Minot`s Salvation Army has started it`s annual Bell Ringing event to raise money for the area`s needy families. The Salvation Army has eight donation spots throughout the city. The money they raise goes towards food, clothing, even help with rent for those who need it most.

This year, they need more volunteers. It takes more than 2,000 volunteer hours to keep all eight locations open until December 24. With a goal of over $200,000 to be raised, finding volunteers is a priority.

“We`ve noticed that we don`t have as many folks signing up to volunteer on the kettles, which is what we really need,” said Tim Nauta, Captain of the Minot Salvation Army.

“It`s not that hard of a job. You just have to stand here and ring a bell. You can meet a lot of new people and learn other people`s stories. You feel good, and its just helping the community, to go out there and do good, is a great thing to do,” said volunteer Billie Bangen.

If you`d like to volunteer or make a donation, call the Salvation Army at 701-838-8925.

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