Volunteer at an
Operation Christmas Child
Processing Centre
A vital part of the Operation Christmas Child year takes place behind the scenes in the weeks that follow Drop-off Locations being open. It’s during this period that thousands of generous supporters donate their time to manually check hundreds of thousands of shoeboxes for safety and customs compliance before they’re sent to children in need around the world. Volunteers at processing centres also pack our Shoebox Online gifts.
More details of Processing Centre locations and dates will continue be released over time. Our online booking system to volunteer at one of our processing centres during the 2025 season will open in September. Please check back then to book your slots; we look forward to seeing you then!
Coventry Processing Centre
Samaritan's Purse UK National Ministry Centre, Richardson Way, Crosspoint Business Park, Coventry, CV2 2TA
25th November-18th December 2025 and January 2026
North East Pop-Up Processing Centre
North^ Church, 98 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS3 1HJ
25th-29th November
South East Pop-Up Processing Centre
King’s Church Chessington at The King’s Centre, Coppard Gardens, Chessington, KT9 2GZ
9th-13th December
Northern Ireland Pop-Up Processing Centre
2 Old Ballygowan Road, Comber, BT23 5NP
17th-21st November
Scotland Pop-Up Processing Centre
Glasgow Elim Church, 42 Inglefield Street, Glasgow, G42 7AT
27th- 29th November
Wales Pop-Up Processing Centre
All Nations Church Cardiff, Sachville Avenue, Cardiff, CF14 3NY
2nd-6th December
“I took my wife and three boys to the warehouse in the West Midlands. We were going to do just the morning, but we ended up staying all day. We all loved it and will definitely go and help again. That place is like a little piece of heaven. My boys had been learning about the love of God at kids’ church the Sunday before. When we came back one of them said to me, ‘It was great to be able to send God’s love to children who need it.’ It was so great to hear my child say that.”
Stuart T
Thank you for considering partnering with us in this way to bring ‘Good News and Great Joy’ to the world’s children.
YOUR SHOEBOX GIFT WITH OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:
Inspires Joy
You'll be giving unimaginable excitement and hope to children in need around the world.
Reaches further
Partnering with Operation Christmas Child ensures shoeboxes get to hard-to-reach groups.
Shares God’s Love
Your shoebox will reach a child in need through one of over 75,000 local churches sharing the Good News of life and hope in Jesus in a child-friendly way.
Is Specially delivered
You can rest easy knowing your shoebox gift will be delivered through church and community leaders who've been trained to prioritise safety and lead well-organised celebrations.
