House of Mercy

Christmas with Mercy 2025

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Christmas with Mercy 2025

Come help House of Mercy make this Christmas unforgettable for our families!

We’re excited to announce that our Christmas with Mercy event will take place on Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, in the Administration and Food Pantry spaces at House of Mercy (8154 Flannery Court).

We need your support in the weeks leading up to the event, as well as during the main two-day event! To simplify the volunteer sign-up process, we're using PlanHero for registrations. Follow the link below if you're interested in volunteering, and encourage your friends and family to join us!

MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP IN THE SECTION BELOW!

December 1 - Purchase and decorate a tree for a family.
 
PREP WEEK
December 2-4: Tuesday to Thursday - Sorting and Inventory Elves needed.
  • AM and PM Shifts Available
December 8-9: Monday to Tuesday - Sorting and Inventory Elves needed.
  • AM and PM Shifts Available
December 10: Wednesday - Sorting, Inventory, and Event Setup Elves needed.
  • Morning, Afternoon and Evening Shifts Available

EVENT DAYS
December 12-13: Friday and Saturday 
  • We’ll need your help during two the shifts on both days, so if you're free, please sign up and let us know!

Registration to volunteer closes at the end of the day on Friday, December 12.
Volunteers must be 12+. Volunteers age 12–15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
All minors must submit a signed Minor Volunteer Form (see below).
Please note: Parents volunteering with your child? Please sign up for two slots—one for each of you. 

New to House of Mercy? Fill out our one-time event waiver below. Click the forms below to download and email the completed form to Marc Flores at mflores@houseofmercyva.org before arriving. 

Please sign up below to become one of our many elves helping to make this Christmas truly special!

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to celebrate together!
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MINOR VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT.pdf
Special ONE DAY volunteer form.pdf
Dates and locations
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 08:00 pm (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
House of Mercy, Historic District, 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas, VA, USA
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01:00 pm - 05:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Greeter Elf - Welcome clients at the Check-In Door and direct them to the Check-In Station.
    Spots Full

    Betsy Bubelnik

    x 1
  • Parking Pilot Elf - Direct the flow of traffic in the parking lot, quickly guiding cars to the correct drop-off, pick-up, or parking zones with clear direction and communication.
    1 spot available

    Robert James

    x 1

    Joshua Atkinson

    x 1

    Leah Warnes

    "CSS Team"

    x 1
  • Shopper Elf - Take clients through the shopping process, record gift selections and drop client off at checkout station.
    Spots Full

    Jessica Buck

    x 1

    Nicole Leavitt

    x 1

    Soninka Martin

    "My oldest Daughter might come to help also"

    x 1

    Bonnie Duck

    x 2

    Tina Fisher

    "MCOB volunteers"

    x 1
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  • Wrapping Elf - Wrap & package gifts for our client families in our busy wrapping room.
    Spots Full

    Katerine Cornejo

    x 1

    Barbara Brant

    "Barbara Brant"

    x 1

    Teresa Kelly

    x 2

    Mary Matthews

    x 1

    Thomas Gillman

    x 1
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  • Organizer Elf - Restock, organize, and neatly arrange the toys and clothing displays to maintain a full selection of choices for our clients.
    Spots Full

    Sofia Calderon

    x 1

    greg foley

    x 1

    Rebecca Demaree

    x 2
  • Babysitter Elf - Supervise children, follow the sign-in and sign-out protocol, and ensure all children have a joyful experience while their parents shop.
    Spots Full

    Francesca Livingston

    "Francesca, Patrick and Christie "

    x 1

    Leah Warnes

    "CSS Team"

    x 1
  • Sleigh Elf - Assist clients with their full load of gifts from the wrapping station all the way to their cars, using our carts (sleighs) as needed.
    Spots Full

    Jeremiah Boasmanboon

    x 1

    Chris Bosco

    x 1

    Margaret VanDerveer

    x 1
  • Translator Elf: Spanish - Provide on-demand translation for communication needs in an assigned zone, staying mobile and visible to our clients and volunteers.
    Spots Full

    Emely Melendez

    x 1

    Jennifer Katac

    "Only available 1-3 PM at this time"

    x 1

    Leah Warnes

    x 2
  • Translator Elf: Farsi, Pashto, &/or Arabic - Provide on-demand translation for communication needs throughout the event, staying mobile and visible to our clients and volunteers.
    Spots Full

    Leah Warnes

    "CSS Team. Arabic/French speaker."

    x 1
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04:00 pm - 08:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Greeter Elf - Welcome clients at the Check-In Door and direct them to the Check-In Station.
    Spots Full

    Carole Hawkins

    x 1
  • Parking Pilot Elf - Direct the flow of traffic in the parking lot, quickly guiding cars to the correct drop-off, pick-up, or parking zones with clear direction and communication.
    2 spots available

    Shawn Mitchell

    x 1

    Mark Wathen

    "I will be a bit late, I think I should be able to get there by 4:30pm."

    x 1
  • Shopper Elf - Take clients through the shopping process, record gift selections and drop client off at checkout station.
    Spots Full

    Katerine Cornejo

    x 1

    Leilani Morton

    "Leilani & Annie"

    x 2

    Bonnie Duck

    x 2

    Ish Escobar

    x 1

    Isaac Lemus

    "Next Generation SDA"

    x 1
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  • Wrapping Elf - Wrap & package gifts for our client families in our busy wrapping room.
    Spots Full

    Monica Delemoine

    "Adelyn Rogers"

    x 2

    Alexa Plummer

    x 1

    Dayana Villanueva

    x 1

    Francesca Livingston

    "Francesca, Patrick and Christie "

    x 1

    Kim Wence

    "Kim and Dean Wence"

    x 2
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  • Organizer Elf - Restock, organize, and neatly arrange the toys and clothing displays to maintain a full selection of choices for our clients.
    Spots Full

    Josue Quispe

    "Next Gen SDA"

    x 1

    Joe Corish

    "Joe Corish"

    x 1

    Stephan Gindrow

    x 1

    Geri Lightburn

    x 1
  • Babysitter Elf - Supervise children, follow the sign-in and sign-out protocol, and ensure all children have a joyful experience while their parents shop.
    Spots Full

    Alana Dober

    "Will have my 15yr old daughter with me . "

    x 2
  • Sleigh Elf - Assist clients with their full load of gifts from the wrapping station all the way to their cars, using our carts (sleighs) as needed.
    Spots Full

    Jessica Prochaska

    x 1

    Nate Ham

    x 1

    Ryne Adkins

    x 1
  • Translator Elf: Spanish - Provide on-demand translation for communication needs in an assigned zone, staying mobile and visible to our clients and volunteers.
    Spots Full

    Williams Lopez

    "Next Gen SDA- Church"

    x 1

    Bryant Henriquez

    x 1

    Cat Arevalo

    x 1

    Jonathan Mendez

    "Next Generation SDA"

    x 1
  • Translator Elf: Farsi, Pashto, &/or Arabic - Provide on-demand translation for communication needs throughout the event, staying mobile and visible to our clients and volunteers.
    Spots Full

    Iyla Sharifahmadian

    "Farsi - will be there by 4"

    x 1
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06:00 pm - 08:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Restock Team - Work to restock and merchandise the entire Toy Room, organizing and arranging inventory to ensure a full and inviting selection for clients shopping on Saturday.
    Spots Full

    Evan Hawkins

    x 1

    sanaa toussaint

    x 1

    Amy Phillips

    x 4
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