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 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.