VOLUNTEER
Who can volunteer?
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All adults are welcome to apply regardless of age, gender, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
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For insurance and safeguarding reasons, we are unable to accept volunteers under the age of 18 while Christmas Care is running.
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For young volunteers, we need to be confident that they have the skills and maturity to be able to cope with any challenging issues that arise.
Volunteers' Personal Data
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Thank you to our 2025 Volunteers!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered with Christmas Care this past Christmas. Your time, Kindness, and commitment helped us provide a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for our guests during the festive period. Volunteers truly are the lifeblood of this project, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do.
Information about volunteering for Christmas 2026 will be shared later in the year on out Facebook page as well as on the website.
What does volunteering involve?
Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting guests who may be homeless, vulnerable, or experiencing loneliness over Christmas. We work in organised shift teams, each supported by an experienced Shift Leader, to ensure a calm, safe, ad supportive environment.
There are two main volunteer roles:
General Volunteers
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Welcoming guests
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Supporting guests throughout the day
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Helping with serving food and drinks
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Assisting with setup, cleaning, and general tasks
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Offering a friendly, empathetic presence
Kitchen volunteers
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Preparing and cooking homemade meals
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Working safely in a busy kitchen
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Supporting food service and hygiene standards
Volunteers may be able to take on more than one shift, although only one shift per day.
Do volunteers need to have particular skills?
No formal qualifications are required.
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General volunteers need to be good team players, willing to help with anything that's needed, empathetic with our guests and mindful of the issues that can arise. If you have any previous experience which demonstrates these qualities, please include details on your application form.
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Kitchen volunteers need to be comfortable preparing and cooking homemade food, able to operate safely in a busy shared kitchen space and work as a team. We do also welcome volunteers with formal commercial catering / food hygiene skills/experience.
We do also appreciate volunteers with first aid skills and experience in relevant areas of counselling and social work, although these are not required.
How can I volunteer in 2026?
Volunteer applications for Christmas will be open later in the year. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page and our website for updates, application forms, and key dates.