The Salvation Army calls on volunteers to ring bells and raise funds to meet local needs year-round.

Beginning November 15 and continuing through Christmas Eve, Red Kettles will appear at designated locations across Dubuque. With 17 kettle stands throughout the area, The Salvation Army is calling on community members to volunteer as bell ringers this holiday season.

Ringing takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Volunteers do not ring on Sundays or Thanksgiving Day.

“Bell ringing is a great family activity or service project for a group, business, church, or school organization and will make a lasting impact on the community,” said Katie Harn, Divisional Development Specialist. “Volunteers are the difference between an empty kettle and one that raises about $80 to $100 per hour – enough to provide two to three families with a week’s worth of groceries through our pantry program.”

To view kettle locations and open shifts or to sign up to ring, visit RegisterToRing.com.

Give with Joy this Christmas season by donating at any Red Kettle stand or online at DubuqueRedKettle.org.

For additional information, contact The Salvation Army of Dubuque at (563) 556-1573 or Da*********@***************my.org.

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About The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.salvationarmyusa.org.