Holiday Gift Drive
At ARV it has become a wonderful holiday tradition to provide a gift tailored to each of the clients we work with and present it at our end-of-year Holiday Program!
Whether you are a new or an existing donor, the Holiday Gift Drive is a small but meaningful way to make an impact in our community.
***The Holiday Gift Drive is now open!*** ​​​
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Key Dates
8th November - Donors matched with client profiles
3rd December - Gifts due at Sydney drop-off points or if you are donating in bulk, we can organise a pick-up
7th December - Gift Sorting Day where our volunteers get together for sorting, wrapping & fun vibes!
13th December - ARV Combined Holiday Event, where gifts are given to clients
How it works
Step 1
We allocate you a child to shop for. To assist with your shopping, we will provide a profile of the client, including their age and interests by November 8th.
Step 2
Go shopping - please choose a new gift that is:
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Age-appropriate (we’ll provide the child’s age & interests)
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Valued at around $40 (this keeps gifts fair across all children)
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Non-religious (to respect all backgrounds)
Examples of suitable gifts: sports equipment, art supplies, board games, puzzles, dolls, books, LEGO, tech accessories (e.g. headphones, speakers), clothing vouchers.
Step 3
Drop your gift off at one of our drop-off points around Sydney by December 3rd. There is no need to wrap the gift, just attach a label with your child's assigned number (we'll give this to you when we send the profile)
Step 4
ARV volunteers will hand the presents out at our final event of the year in December!
Gift guidelines
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Spend a maximum of $40 per gift. It is OK to go a little under or over, however, please try to keep it as close as possible to ensure we keep consistency across the gifts.
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Please avoid any food items (including chocolates). Gifts should be non-denominational/non-religious
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Please ensure the gift is of interest and age-appropriate for your child (details will be provided to help guide you)
​From the bottom of our hearts and on behalf of all our wonderful clients, thank you for your generosity and Happy Holidays!
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