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KIRKSVILLE, MO -- The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers for bell ringing.

This is a wonderful project that churches, organizations, school groups, service clubs and families can get involved in.

Friday, November 18 kicks off the Christmas Campaign. Donation kettles will be placed outside of Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, Walgreens, Westlakes and JCPenny stores.

There are two shifts starting at ten in the morning until four in the afternoon; and the other starting at four in the afternoon until eight in the evening.

Salvation Army Christmas Assistance sign up will continue through December 12. Volunteers can adopt a family and would need to bring their social security card, proof of residence and identification.

The Salvation Army is also in need of new toys, turkeys and canned foods during the holiday season.

If you are interested in volunteering in Kirksville or have any questions, contact the Salvation Army directly at 665-7885. If you would like to mail a donation you can do so at: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1048 Kirksville, MO 63501.

If you are interested in volunteering in Ottumwa go to the website www.ringbells.org. Search for Iowa, then click Ottumwa and click a time you wish to volunteer. That time is automatically eliminated from the database, so multiple people will not be signing up for the same time slot.