Make sure you read our 2023 edition of our Christmas volunteering blog.
If you’ll be in London over the holidays, then there’s no better place or time to volunteer! Not only will it help you get into a festive mood, but you can also help your community while you’re at it. Better yet, grab a friend or family member and sign up together to double the amount of holiday cheer spread! There are so many different causes and opportunities available to Londoners, so browse around until you find one that is meaningful to you. We are listing a few excellent ones below, but know that the opportunities are not limited to this list!
Christmas Station Collections Volunteer with St Mungo’s
St Mungo’s is looking for volunteers to join them for a two-hour time slot of your choice throughout the day to help spread festive cheer whilst engaging with members of the public with their work and collecting vital donations to help get people off the streets this winter. There are a variety of Station locations around London that you can commit to helping host a bucket collection.
To apply to be a Christmas Station Collections Volunteer, use THIS link.
Basket Brigade UK
Basket Brigade is a charity that creates baskets of food on December 23rd and delivers them to unsuspecting people and families at the end of the day. There are a variety of opportunities available to help make this event happen, from leadership roles, to being a part of the Crew, to helping pack the day of. This means that each opportunity has a different time commitment, so you can choose one that works best for you!
To apply to take part in Basket Brigade UK, use THIS link.
Crisis at Christmas London
Crisis at Christmas is another organization committed to helping end homelessness for good. Over the holiday season, they offer both hotel accommodation and a day centre offer, where a range of activities, meals and services can be accessed. However, they need volunteers to make this happen. They are looking for volunteers to help in their hotels through late January, day centres and warehouses.
To apply to volunteer at Crisis at Christmas London, use THIS link.
Salvation Army Volunteering
This year, Salvation Army has a variety of volunteering opportunities over the holidays, including the following: providing Christmas lunches and companionship to older people living alone, giving Christmas food parcels to families who are struggling to afford a proper Christmas lunch, and distributing toys to children whose parents are unable to afford presents this Christmas.
To apply to volunteer for Salvation Army, use THIS link.
Community of Sant’Egidio London
The Community of Sant’Egidio London is a charitable trust that works with vulnerable members of our community in London, branching from a wider lay Catholic Association based in Italy. They work with the elderly and homeless population, offering services and friendship for many. They are looking for various volunteers for gift wrapping and their Christmas Eve dinner, with opportunities before Christmas and on Christmas Eve.
To apply to volunteer for Community of Sant’Egidio, use THIS link.
It is important to keep in mind that many volunteering opportunities have applications to register your commitment over the holidays, so try to sign up as soon as you can!
If Sophie has inspired you to volunteer this holiday season, check out one of our other ongoing opportunities or book a one-to-one with David Coles, the Volunteer Centre Manager if you have more questions. And why not follow us on Twitter, and Instagram to stay up-to-date with our events and opportunities and read our blog for more volunteering tips and stories.
