Want to get in a holiday mood? Try volunteering. A number of groups can use extra help this time of year. Here are some:

Hopelink’s annual Turkey Trot will be held Sunday, Nov. 16 in downtown Kirkland. Volunteers are needed on the day of the trot to help with set-up and registration; to help stuff “goody bags”; to place signs along the walk route; to greet and direct participants, to hand out water, T-shirts and other items to participants, and to help clean up after the event. Most volunteers are needed from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Contact Lil Klein at lilk@hope-link.org or 425-869-6005.

The Children’s Response Center will be setting up a parent support group in early 2009 and will need volunteers to help provide childcare while the parents are meeting. Contact prevention and education coordinator Rebecca Milliman at 425-688-5130.

Hopelink needs volunteers to help organize holiday giving trees. Contact Jessica Ivey at 425-943-7558.

The Salvation Army needs volunteers for its Eastside Corps after school/homework help program. Contact person Rosie Shiri-Wasto at 425-452-7300. The program times are from 3-6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday.

The Salvation Army needs help for its Kettle Season (bell ringing). Contact Kal Bizek at 425-452-7300.

Sound Mental Health needs help with the Thanksgiving and Christmas parties that it holds for clients. Contact Teri McNeely at 425-653-5000 or e-mail her at teresam@smh.org.