Volunteer with Crisis at Christmas
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Each Christmas the homelessness charity Crisis runs services for people with nowhere to go, in London hotels and day centres and at its Skylight centres in England, Scotland and Wales. Volunteers run the tea bar, give out clothing, lead activities such as art sessions or football, and help to serve meals.
ModerateFreeAn afternoonIndoorsWith othersUKChristmas, with applications opening in the autumn
How to start
- Read the Crisis "Volunteer at Christmas" page to see when applications open.
- Open the page for London or for your nearest Skylight centre and look at the roles on offer.
- Apply as soon as applications open and keep your chosen shifts free.
Where to go
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