Volunteer With Troopathon
Join more than 5,000 volunteers who help pack and send care packages to troops deployed around the world. Volunteer at our Operation Center in Sacramento, bring your group, or help from home.
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Pack care packages in Sacramento
We schedule volunteers Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, at our Operation Center. We don't take drop-ins, so please sign up below and we'll find a time that works. We'll show you what to do when you get here. Bring a handwritten message for the troops or items to pack if you'd like.
We also host big holiday packing parties throughout the year, and we schedule volunteers as needed and by request. We look forward to connecting with you!
When: Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, by appointment
Before you come: Our schedule depends on supplies, donations and troop requests, so please email [email protected] or call (916) 441-6197 and press 0 to ring our Operation Center before you come.
More ways to volunteer
Bring your group or company
Groups from a few people to more than 100 are welcome. Families, schools, youth groups, churches, clubs and companies all pack with us. Email or call us to plan a date.
MSO/VSO Day
On the first Monday of each month (except holidays), 10 AM to noon, military and veteran service organizations (MSOs and VSOs) pack care packages with us.
Bring a message or items
Bring a letter or card for the troops or items troops ask for, and we'll pack them in a care package.
Community service hours
Community service hours are arranged in advance through our partners, such as the Sacramento Collaborative Courts, programs for adults with special needs, and schools and youth groups.
Volunteer from home
Can't make it to Sacramento? You can still help from anywhere.
Write letters and cards
A handwritten note is often the part troops keep. See how to write and send a letter.
Collect items or host a drive
Collect snacks, hygiene items and more at your school, office or church. See what troops ask for.
Halloween Candy Buyback
Each fall, collect leftover Halloween candy for the troops. Learn about the Halloween Candy Buyback.
See our volunteers at work
Packing parties, groups and drives from around Sacramento. See volunteer photos.
Questions people ask
Do I need experience?
No. We'll show you everything when you arrive.
Is there a minimum age?
No. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. We just ask parents to keep track of their children.
How big can my group be?
From a few people to more than 100. Email [email protected] or call (916) 441-6197 and press 0 to ring our Operation Center to plan a date.
Do I need to check with you before I come?
Yes. We don't take drop-ins. Our schedule depends on supplies, donations and troop requests, so please sign up or email [email protected] or call (916) 441-6197 and press 0 to ring our Operation Center before you come.
Can I earn community service hours?
Community service hours are arranged in advance through our partners only, such as the Sacramento Collaborative Courts, programs for adults with special needs, and schools and youth groups.
Can I volunteer if I don't live near Sacramento?
Yes. You can write letters and cards, collect items or host a drive from anywhere.
Questions? Email or call us
Email [email protected] or call (916) 441-6197 and press 0 to ring our Operation Center.
Sign up to volunteer
Tell us how you'd like to help. We look forward to connecting with you! You can also email [email protected] or call (916) 441-6197 and press 0 to ring our Operation Center.