Although not everyone celebrates Christmas, we all get to enjoy some time off to spend with family and friends this festive season. It's the perfect time to get involved in a one-off volunteering opportunity to support others to have the best time possible. We've curated our favourite opportunities happening across London.
Hotel Assistant Volunteer - Crisis - help run one of Crisis' hotels for guests who are experiencing homelessness this Christmas, across a range of roles (any day between 23rd Dec - 5th Jan)
Christmas Holiday Project Volunteer - Solidarity Sports - help school age children who have experienced traum to have fun this Christmas with festive activities (any day of 23rd, 27th, 30th Dec, 2nd and 3rd Jan)
Rotary Christmas Day Party - Rotary Club - join as a volunteer to support with the running of the annual Christmas party for elderly guests (any day 24-26th Dec)
The Christmas Dinner - Gold From the Stone Foundation - help make Christmas Dinner happen on Christmas Day for care leavers aged 18-25 in Ealing, Hackney, Richmond Kingston & Hounslow, South London, or Sutton) (25th Dec)
Children's Christmas Party - Children with Voices - spread holidary cheer as a performer or DJ for our charity Christmas party in Hackney for children (19th Dec)
St John's Open Christmas Lunch - Roman Catholic Parish of Islington - support the community Christmas lunch for guests with preparation, hosting and serving meals
Related Opportunities
The team at Hounslow Reach supports people in the London Borough of Hounslow who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, helping them to stabilise their situation through advice, advocacy and one-to-one support.
This role works alongside the Tenancy Sustainment Team, which helps former rough sleepers to manage the transition away from the street and provides tailored support to help them live independently.
Our Lambeth Street Engagement Team works flexibly to identify individuals engaging in a chaotic street lifestyle, building positive relationships and offering support in treatment services. The team carries out weekday shifts from 8 am to 2 pm.
