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How to volunteer to be a holiday bell ringer for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte is seeking volunteers for the organization's iconic Red Kettle Campaign.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte is looking for volunteers to ring bells at Red Kettle locations across the Queen City this holiday season. 

The Red Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army's iconic holiday program, providing funds for year-round services in the community, including housing programs, youth services, disaster response and Christmas assistance. 

“For nearly 125 years, The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles have stood as a beacon of hope during the holiday season,” Major Jason Burns, the commander of the Salvation Army in Charlotte said. 

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The Salvation Army offers flexible volunteer schedules for bell ringers, placing them at various retailers across the Charlotte area. 

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Ieisha Malone rings her small bell outside a Corner Market grocery store in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Salvation Army bell-ringing dates run from Nov. 16 through Christmas Eve. Anyone interested in volunteering can click here for more details. Potential volunteers may also call 704-334-4731. 

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