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Charity Santa: Bringing Joy to Children on Christmas Eve

Charity Santa, a certified NPO based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is calling for volunteers to participate as Santa Clauses on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. This initiative will extend across 43 branches in 32 prefectures throughout Japan, creating special memories for children in need.

The mission is clear: Volunteers will visit families with children who have requested Santas, delivering gifts and joy while contributing financially to support disadvantaged children from low-income or disaster-affected backgrounds. The collected contributions from visiting families will go toward activities that assist such families. Moreover, volunteers will bring along books gifted through the Book Santa initiative, providing these children with free presents during their visits.

Since its inception, Charity Santa has mobilized over 25,145 volunteers, reaching approximately 60,000 kids with cherished memories of Christmas. This year, we are eager to welcome more individuals who share our vision of spreading joy.

How It Works

The Charity Santa program not only delivers joy and fun memories to children but also addresses socio-economic challenges. When families invite Santas for visits, they are encouraged to make donations that support children facing difficulties such as poverty, illness, or disaster. By doing so, those who may not have the opportunity to celebrate can enjoy an unforgettable Christmas experience.

Overview of Support Activities

Contributions from participating families directly fund visitation activities that reach out to disadvantaged children across the country.

Participation Details

Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join, although high school students are not eligible. Prior experience isn’t necessary as initial training sessions will ensure that all volunteers understand the mission and maintain high-quality Santa character standards. Volunteers must attend a pre-event training workshop, which typically occurs from November to mid-December.

Event Details

• - Date: December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)
• - Previous Achievements: Over 25,145 volunteers involved, bringing cheer to 59,223 kids.
• - Participation Cost: Free for students, around 1,500 JPY for adults (may vary by region).

Application and Process

To apply, simply visit our official website. Participants will be required to join a training session prior to the event to deepen their understanding of the activities and get a feel for their roles on the day.

On Christmas Eve, our Santas will gather at predetermined locations for costume checks and final confirmations before heading out to their assigned families.

Main Activities on the Day

• - Gathering: Volunteers will convene around noon to prepare for their visits in the afternoon.
• - Visiting Families: Santas will collect gifts from parents and deliver them to their assigned children.
• - Street Santas: During moves between houses, volunteers may also interact with people in the community, brightening their day.
• - Wrap-up: After all visits, volunteers will return to share recounts of their experiences.

Participant Feedback

Volunteers have shared moving stories about their experiences:

• - "I was deeply touched to see the smiles on the children’s faces during our visits. Being part of Charity Santa is not only fulfilling but also an inspiring journey that brings happiness to both the children and the Santas."
• - "Interacting with people on the street as a Santa, even those who don't believe in us anymore, brought so much joy and appreciation to my day."
• - "Every visit was filled with warmth. The excitement of children when they saw us in the street wearing Santa costumes made all the effort worthwhile."

For Families Requesting a Santa Visit

Charity Santa is also accepting requests from families who wish to have a Santa visit their home on Christmas Eve 2025. A portion of the fees will be allocated as charity funds to aid children facing economic hardships or disasters. This outreach connects families' Christmas celebrations with the smiles of children across Japan.
For request details and submissions visit: Santa Visit Request

About Charity Santa

Founded in 2008, Charity Santa operates under the mission of creating cherished memories for children and advocating for a society where adults unite for children’s well-being. The organization has branched out with diverse initiatives, including Book Santa, Share Cake, and Share Cinema, all designed to provide engaging experiences throughout the year, not just during Christmas.