This year, we will open two hotels in Docklands and Aldgate, plus three day centres in Paddington, Pimlico, and Stratford. We are also piloting our new Women-Led Pathway in East London. Hotels will be open from 22nd December to 21st January, and day centres from 24th to the 28th December.
No matter your experience, there is a role for you! From general volunteers and hotel assistants to service providers, such as hairdressers and doctors.
You could be the friendly face someone sees when they walk through our doors. Or maybe you'll deliver festive hampers, provide healthcare, or offer advice. Whatever your role, you'll make a huge difference.
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a volunteer led team making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness over the Christmas period
- The opportunity to share existing or develop new skills in a friendly and supportive environment
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Support and advice from Crisis at Christmas staff team
- Experience in running activities
- A platform for building confidence
- Skills and knowledge in providing services for people experiencing homelessness
Get involved to:
- Gain skills
- Get inspired
- Build confidence
- Help someone start a life out of homelessness
- Positive attitude and a general willingness to get involved
- Ability to follow instructions
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with team
- Be flexible to move around the centre as and when necessary
- Have a good understanding of the aims of Crisis at Christmas and how the project works with year-round Skylight services and realistic expectations of what can be accomplished within the Crisis at Christmas time period
- Be comfortable escalating any concerns to the Shift Team for a resolution
- Sensitivity to the issues and needs of people experiencing homelessness and help to deliver the CC services in a caring and inclusive manner
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