Working at the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center

[@eveb446]

Hello Michelle: Thank you for sharing this lovely video. I am in Canada. I am the prayer coordinator and the person who orders and delivers the shoe boxes, to the members of my church congregation. I also collect the boxes when they are full and take them to the drop-off location.

[@StrawBearie]

That’s wonderful!

[@tamaradowling2086]

Thanks for sharing!

[@StrawBearie]

You bet!

[@debrabarr6097]

I'm so happy that people volunteer to process the shoeboxes, I would like to, but I hate being in loud places, where so much is going on at once. I would get a massive headache. - I guess I'm showing my age. 🤣 Thank you for what you do 😀

[@StrawBearie]

I actually saw several people wearing noise canceling headphones. You’re not alone.

[@Lisa-eo9gd]

Debra, I feel the same as you. I can't be in places like the processing center. So, I use that info to spur me on to pack more boxes and filler in the tranquility of my own house. We all find our best ways to be of service to the Lord.

[@fedwards2023]

Hi Michelle, Thanks for taking us on a tour of your PC. I have been volunteering at an Australian PC for the last 4 weeks. I also have had a lot of fun. I have also learned a lot about the importance of both packing and processing shoeboxes according to OCC guidelines and customs regulations of receiving countries. Whilst I pack tools like screwdrivers and hammers for my teen boys, it is the random kitchen utensils that have surprised me this year. Like the silicon/plastic serving spoon, the small serving tongs and oven mits. I look forward to hearing about your week at the PC. TFS.

[@StrawBearie]

Thanks for your sweet comments. I haven’t seen many cooking tools except for some cooking mitts.

[@bernievandewalker1420]

Looks like so much fun. Can you post some of your favorite shoeboxes?

[@StrawBearie]

I will try. As a team leader, I don’t get to see inside all the boxes. They keep me running around.

[@Kit.Nicole]

Thanks for sharing! I’m hoping to make it out to the Calgary centre next year.

[@StrawBearie]

You should! It’s so much fun!

[@jettj6088]

Thanks for showing us around. Can you tell us a little about the boxes you’ve seen so far? Are they all pretty full and good quality or do you need a lot of filler.

[@StrawBearie]

We processed over 70,000 boxes on Wednesday and my line was one of almost 30 lines and I was only there half the day. I would say most of the boxes I’ve seen are really good and mostly full. We’ve been told to use filler to make them 80% full so we don’t run out of filler. The biggest inappropriate item is toothpaste. I haven’t seen many boxes that are as full as I personally pack. I like for the inspectors to be challenged getting it all back in. lol 😆 Your name, are we related? My last name is Jett.

[@StrawBearie]

The one thing that I think is lacking this year is paper and notebooks. One box has a large artist quality marker set but no paper. Later I saw a pastels set with no paper.

[@jettj6088]

@@StrawBearie I always wonder why they forget the basics. They may take it for granted that everyone has some. Did they have extra notebooks? I appreciate your answering. You are very thoughtful.

[@jettj6088]

@@StrawBearie I wish I could work at a PC but don't live near one. I did 170 this year. My most ever but things are way too expensive now and I'll cut back considerably next year. I didn't realize I had that many till they counted them after I turned them in. Jett is my first not my last but that is unusual. God Bless You. Thanks for the information.