Volunteering Opportunities at Christmas 2020
1. Christmas Telephone Befriender – Help on Your Doorstep
Between Christmas Eve to New Years Day
So many people are facing the hardest loneliest Christmas. They would be so happy for someone to give them a call for a friendly chat during the festive period. You could make a real difference to isolated people in Islington by calling a few times during Christmas week, for a friendly chat. It’s easy to do, you can do it from your home, you could even do zoom calls with some. If you want to do something over Christmas, this could be the role for you. More info here.
2. Client Collection Attendant – The Arc Centre [closed]
21st December to 2nd January
They are looking for volunteers for a variety of roles to help the food bank keep operating over the Christmas period. From collecting food from food producers to organising these donations, to support their clients in collecting their parcels to delivering parcels to the most vulnerable in society, there’s a role for everyone! No food bank experience necessary. Register your interest here.
3. Delivery – The Arc Centre [closed]
21st December to 2nd January
They are looking for volunteers for a variety of roles to help the food bank keep operating over the Christmas period. From collecting food from food producers to organising these donations, to support their clients in collecting their parcels to delivering parcels to the most vulnerable in society, there’s a role for everyone! No food bank experience necessary. Please note this posting is for Delivery only, Some roles will be on location at the food bank and others will be delivery focused, where they would greatly appreciate volunteers who can drive. Driving roles require a valid license and preferably vehicle (there is scope for ZipVan hire if this can not be satisfied). They will provide a trolley for those on foot, lots of the locations are via local supermarkets. Register your interest here.
4. Food Collection – The Arc Centre [closed]
21st December to 2nd January
They are looking for volunteers for a variety of roles to help the food bank keep operating over the Christmas period. From collecting food from food producers to organising these donations, to support their clients in collecting their parcels to delivering parcels to the most vulnerable in society, there’s a role for everyone! No food bank experience necessary. These shifts involve collecting food from donors/organisations and transport back to the food bank. Register your interest here.
5. Sorting and Assembly – The Arc Centre [closed]
21st December to 2nd January
They are looking for volunteers for a variety of roles to help the food bank keep operating over the Christmas period. From collecting food from food producers to organising these donations, to support their clients in collecting their parcels to delivering parcels to the most vulnerable in society, there’s a role for everyone! No food bank experience necessary. Sorting and Assembly are 2 separate shifts were they: sorting received food from donor organisations prioritising perishable food to reduce waste, packing food parcels ensuring clients will receive varied and balanced produce whilst accounting for clients’ allergies etc. Register your interest here.
6. Helping at the bookshop – Oxfam Bookshop
Over Christmas
Volunteering with us is a challenging and rewarding experience. The Oxfam bookshop at Upper street has lots of opportunities and are always on the look out for passionate people to lend a hand. Register your interest here.
7. Santa for Christmas – Centre404 [closed]
Over Christmas
They are looking for someone to dress up as Santa at one of their supported living projects to give out presents in our sensory room. They have a Santa outfit already and are very flexible on days and times as people are there at the house all the time (but of course pre-Christmas). Register your interest here.
