National homelessness charity Crisis is calling on people across London to volunteer at their Christmas services this year to provide companionship and support to people experiencing homelessness at one of the toughest times of year.
The charity urgently needs self-confessed ’night owls’ in and around London to provide in-person support through the night for guests at its Christmas services, and people with a background in providing support and advice who can provide remote telephone assistance to people experiencing homelessness across Great Britain over the festive period.
Every year, Crisis runs services across Great Britain to provide accommodation, food, companionship over Christmas, and an introduction to Crisis’ year-round services to help people take their first steps out of homelessness.
Volunteering opportunities are now available, and the charity is calling for:
Hotel Night Assistants
People who are able to fill at least two-night shifts over the period between 22 December to 5 January to welcome guests, deliver meals, connect guests to vital services and provide a friendly ear. Sign up here: https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/christmas-volunteering-london/general-volunteers/hotel-assistant-volunteer/
Telephone Advice Workers
People with experience in housing and homelessness, immigration, benefits and welfare rights, women’s rights and family or criminal law to volunteer between 24 December to 4 January to provide practical telephone advice and support to help people take their first steps out of homelessness. Sign up here:
https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/christmas-volunteering-london/knowledge-sharers/remote-advice-volunteer/
