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NEWS | Nov. 17, 2010

Toys for Tots looking for volunteers

By By Eric Sesit

The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is in full swing, collecting thousands of toys for less fortunate children throughout the Charleston area. Each year, members of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children.

As in years past, the outpouring of generosity from local residents is filling contribution boxes at local drop-off points, but to ensure these toys make it into the hands of hundreds of smiling faces, people are needed.

"We need volunteers," said Staff Sergeant Evan Ault, USMC, the Charleston area Toys for Tots coordinator. "We receive thousands of toys which is wonderful. That means we can make Christmas merrier for a lot of kids, but we need people to get those toys out to the children on Christmas morning."

Sergeant Ault also said volunteers are needed prior to the holiday for transporting the toys from drop-off points to the warehouse, assisting in the warehouse sorting the toys, and helping with meals.

If you are interested in volunteering for Toys for Tots, log onto their website at http://charleston-sc.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-volunteer-form.asp and complete the volunteer form.