Central: Crisis & The Salvation Army
Crisis, the national charity for homeless people, is looking for volunteers in all fields to help out in its centres this Christmas. From musicians to teachers, healthcare workers to hairdressers, the charity is calling on professionals – as well as those willing to offer more general support – to volunteer at their centres, which are extremely busy at this time of year.
Alternatively, visit the homeless.org website to find your closest emergency shelter and get in touch to see if they need any in-house support this Christmas. From making beds to cooking meals, it’s an opportunity to truly support those in need in your local community.
The Salvation Army also works with homeless people as well as vulnerable older people, those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and victims of human trafficking and other major emergencies. There are many opportunities to volunteer at Salvation Army churches and community centres over Christmas, and tasks involve everything from sorting donated presents from the Toys & Tins Appeal to serving festive meals and helping out at the charity’s winter night shelters.
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Locations across London, see the Crisis, homeless.org and The Salvation Army websites for details