Teams only
Bring a group to work through sacks of donated clothing, sorting, measuring, tagging and hanging items ready to be given out.
- Hours
- On site by 8.45am, finished by 12.15pm · 3.5 hours
- Term
- One day
- Only for
- Teams of 10 to 20 people only · Over 21, as the page words it
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- First-time groups visit the site beforehand. Not suitable in the third trimester of pregnancy.
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Teams only
Bring a group from your workplace to prepare and serve the morning meal alongside regular staff. Very early start.
- Hours
- On site by 5:45am, finished around 11:30am; any morning of the year · 5.75 hours
- Term
- One day
- Only for
- Teams of 7 to 9 people only · Over 21, as the page words it
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- First-time groups visit the site beforehand. Not suitable in the third trimester of pregnancy.
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Work in the guest health team at a Christmas centre as a registered doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist or podiatrist for a shift.
- Hours
- 1 shift, 10.30am - 4.30pm · 6 hours
- Term
- One day
- Only for
- Registered healthcare professional (GMC, NMC, GPhC or HCPC number needed)
- Asked of you
- Enhanced DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Offer haircuts, blow-dries, braiding, barbering or nail treatments to guests in a Christmas centre salon for a shift.
- Hours
- 1 shift: day centres 9:30-5:30, hotels 10:00-17:00
- Term
- One day
- Only for
- Evidence of your qualification or a reference from your employer
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Lead a creative arts activity such as painting, badge making or knitting for guests at a Christmas centre.
- Hours
- 1 full day shift
- Term
- One day
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Help set up at the Connection's events and keep things running smoothly on the day, with free entry to the event itself.
- Hours
- Half a day to a day, ad hoc through the year
- Term
- One day
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Teams only
A team of one or two supports guests at the Advice Centre with benefits, housing and employment questions.
- Hours
- Advice Centre opens at 8am each weekday
- Term
- One day
- Only for
- Only volunteers the Mission already knows; partner-company staff come first
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Book at least two weeks ahead so the checks can be done and the role explained.
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Join the women-only night outreach in the Spires vehicle, chatting with and listening to women, giving advice and handing out health and safety kits.
- Hours
- Mon, Thu, Fri nights 9:30pm-1:30am; Mon mornings 5am-8am · 4 hours
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Only for
- women only
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Health and safety training, then shadow a few shifts before going out on outreach
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Give free haircuts to day centre clients as an experienced barber, a few hours at a time, to lift their confidence and dignity.
- Hours
- A few hours per session
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Give a young person in crisis your spare room for a night, with an evening meal, breakfast, a shower and a friendly ear.
- Hours
- Evenings you choose from a rota
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Only for
- Must have a spare room
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Full training and ongoing support
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Ride on a three-person van collecting and delivering donated furniture and appliances between the Emmaus shops.
- Hours
- Every day except Sunday, 9-5
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Shelter
Camden, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Westminster
Not checked
recently
Serve customers, sort donated stock, dress the shop window or help collect donations, in one of Shelter's community shops across London.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Only for
- People aged 14 or over, with a parent or carer's consent under 18 · People based in England, Scotland or Wales
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Shelter
Lambeth, Richmond upon Thames
Not checked
recently
Help run one of the shops — supporting the other volunteers, working the till systems, being the person people ask. No shop experience needed.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Only for
- People based in England, Scotland or Wales
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Shelter
Camden, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Westminster · part remote
Not checked
recently
Raise funds, collect donations and talk about their work. You choose whether that means events, speaking at community groups, or a bit of both.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Only for
- You need to be an adult to volunteer in Community Fundraising · People based in England, Scotland or Wales
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Not checked
recently
Hold collection buckets at community events and in public spaces across London to raise money for Shelter, picking the events that suit you.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Not checked
recently
Ride with a Shelter van driver around south London, collecting donated stock and furniture and delivering it between shops and pick-ups.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Only for
- Must be able to lift heavy items of furniture
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Drive the community minibus to support evening outreach operations.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Only for
- people over 25 with a clean licence
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Spires
Croydon, Lambeth, Wandsworth
Help support workers at breakfast sessions by serving food and drinks, preparing meals, washing up and sorting donated items.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Reply by typed chat from home to people visiting the website, pointing them to services and information, with a supervisor on every shift.
- Hours
- Live chat runs weekdays 14:00-17:00
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Only for
- People aged 18 or over, living in the UK
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Full training from caseworkers, a supervisor on every shift, and ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator
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Encourage and accompany clients at sports, gym, walking and social sessions, and help set up equipment for activities.
- Hours
- Depends on the activity schedule and your availability
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Full induction and training; travel expenses reimbursed
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Help track down people reported as sleeping rough so outreach workers can spend their time supporting them; not client-facing, so it suits newcomers to the sector.
- Hours
- Westminster: Tue/Thu/Sun 8pm-12am, Sat 6-10am; 1 shift a month · 4 hours
- Term
- A few hours a month, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
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Give clients clipper and scissor cuts plus beard and eyebrow trims, specialising in afro hair; bring your own tools, chairs and capes are provided.
- Hours
- Once a fortnight or month; Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm
- Term
- A few hours a month
- Only for
- Must hold current public liability insurance and own cutting equipment
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Introduction to homelessness and boundaries; ongoing staff support; travel expenses reimbursed
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Cut and style women's hair of all types. The role exists because women using the service asked for a hairdresser they felt comfortable with. Bring your own equipment; chairs and capes provided.
- Hours
- 1-2 sessions a month; Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm
- Term
- A few hours a month
- Only for
- Must hold current public liability insurance and own cutting equipment
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Introduction to homelessness and boundaries; ongoing staff support; travel expenses reimbursed
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Cook alongside clients, helping choose recipes and buy ingredients so people can socialise over a meal.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri between 12pm-7pm, 2 hours per week · 2 hours
- Term
- A slot each week, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate needed; arranged online by St Mungo's.
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Teams only
Serve breakfast or lunch in the day centre kitchen for a month, or join community activity groups, as part of a partner company team.
- Hours
- Breakfast 9am-11am or lunch 10.45am-12.45pm, one day a week for a month · 2 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- Companies that are financial partners of the charity
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Help the chef at the Passage House hostel prepare evening meals and next-morning breakfast bags, wash up and keep the kitchen hygienic.
- Hours
- Seven days a week, 4.30pm-6.30pm · 2 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- First-day kitchen induction and Level One Food Safety training; travel expenses reimbursed
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Welcome people arriving at the housing advice drop-in, hand out registration forms, pass details to advisers and log new cases on the database.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 13:00 · 3 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Join a small kitchen team under a chef, serving hot food and drinks, washing up and clearing down after service at the Victoria resource centre.
- Hours
- Breakfast 9am-12pm or lunch 12.30pm-3.30pm, Monday to Friday · 3 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Kitchen induction on day one and Level One Food Safety training; travel expenses reimbursed
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Prepare snacks and light meals for drop-in visitors while chatting and keeping the kitchen area orderly.
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday, 12:30pm to 3:30pm · 3 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- Women only service
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Complete a certified online course in food hygiene and receive hands-on training.
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Facilitate creative workshops or support visitors by engaging in craft sessions and offering a friendly conversation.
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday, 12:30pm to 3:30pm · 3 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- Women only service
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Welcome visitors at the front desk, handle incoming telephone calls, and schedule appointments.
- Hours
- Monday through Thursday, 12:30pm to 3:30pm · 3 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- Women only service
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Serve customers and run the till, sort, price and display donated stock, and help dress the shop at a Crisis charity shop in London.
- Hours
- At least 4 hours or one full day a week (some shops set times with management) · 4 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Induction and on-the-job training, with a supervisor to support you.
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Type handwritten intake and interview notes from new clients into the case database, with training, and greet people arriving for booked appointments.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 13:00 to 17:00 · 4 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Training provided for the database entry.
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Sort and steam donated clothing, log and label items, and pick and pack online orders at the Canning Town e-commerce warehouse.
- Hours
- 5 hours or 1 full day per week · 5 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Initial induction as well as ongoing training and support.
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Help collect and deliver donated items by van, then load, unload and process them at the site.
- Hours
- At least one day a week, 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday · 6.5 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- People aged 18 or over
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Full induction when you start, with a staff member and a companion supporting you.
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Serve customers and refresh the displays in their charity shops — preloved fashion and retro furniture. Good if you like vintage, antiques or sustainability.
- Hours
- At least one full day a week, 9am to 5pm, on a day that suits you · 8 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- People aged 18 or over
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- A full induction including health and safety, then ongoing support from your manager and the companions.
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Drive the Emmaus van for furniture and goods collections and deliveries around south-east London.
- Hours
- At least one day a week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday · 8 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- People aged 18 or over
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Full induction when you start, with a staff member and a companion supporting you.
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Help run the Gateway day centre: make breakfast, do laundry, manage the shower rota, clear up after meals and chat with people who come in.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8:45am-12:30pm or 12pm-3:15pm, or all day
- Term
- A slot each week, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Full induction, skills training, supervision, monthly reflective practice, Level 2 Food Safety
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Greet people at the day centre, carry out first assessments for new clients, use the client database, answer phones and book appointments with support services.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8:45am-12:30pm or 12pm-3:15pm, or all day
- Term
- A slot each week, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Service induction, In-Form database training, benefits awareness, supervision, reflective practice
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Assist the Volunteer Coordinator with the volunteer newsletter, recruitment and induction tasks, orientation events, feedback surveys and updating application forms.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8:15am-12:30pm or 12pm-3:15pm, or all day
- Term
- A slot each week, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Full induction and ongoing supervision
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Help at the Pymmes Park day centre: serve breakfast, run activity clubs, sort laundry and showers, hand out essentials and log what the centre provides.
- Hours
- Flexible hours within day centre hours, 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Prepare and serve meals for rough sleepers and day centre visitors, tidy the kitchen and dining space and make guests feel welcome at mealtimes.
- Hours
- Flexible hours within day centre hours, 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Staff the phones on Mondays, then sit with local people to complete housing and benefit forms and keep tidy case records.
- Hours
- Mondays (more days possible later)
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Full training and ongoing guidance
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Greet people arriving at a Skylight centre, sign them in, answer phones and point them to activities and appointments.
- Hours
- Croydon: Thursdays, ideally 10am to 4pm. London: 4 hours per week
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Essential learning first: safeguarding, equality and diversity, data protection. A named supervisor throughout.
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Help Crisis's facilities team with small repairs and decorating at its sites: shelves, taps, door handles, light fittings and painting.
- Hours
- A few hours a week, preferably for a minimum of six months
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
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Help run Street Souls solidarity points: set up and close down, serve food and drinks, hand out clothing and toiletries, and signpost visitors to local services.
- Hours
- Monday, Thursday or Friday evenings; at least two a month
- Term
- A slot fortnightly, 6 months at least
- Only for
- People aged 18 or over
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- A full induction including health and safety, then ongoing support from your manager and the companions.
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Prepare healthy meals alongside residents for Emmaus Greenwich's community and its Street Souls outreach visitors.
- Hours
- One day a week; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays preferred
- Term
- A slot each week, 6 months at least
- Only for
- People aged 18 or over
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Full induction when you start, with a staff member and a companion supporting you.
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Give one-to-one practical and emotional support to someone moving into a new home, such as coffee chats, setting up bills and linking them to local services.
- Hours
- 1-3 hours a week
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Full induction, training and ongoing supervision
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Counsel Solace employees one to one each week, in person or remotely, offering trauma-informed support with stress, burnout and wellbeing.
- Term
- A slot each week, 12 months at least
- Only for
- Qualified counsellors, or final-years trainees with over 150 clinical hours
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 16 and over
- Note
- Induction training, plus role-specific training delivered on site
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Lead gardening sessions with clients at a St Mungo's service, letting each person learn at their own speed, and tend the outdoor space there.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri daytime; Brent 4 hours a week, Camden/Haringey flexible
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- Camden placement is women only
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
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Work in their London frontline office — admin, and the front desk where vendors come in for magazines and for help with whatever else is going on.
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Training in safeguarding, health and safety and data protection. Some roles ask for a reference.
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Help run the laundry and clothing store, working directly with people who come in for a shower, clean clothes and a wash.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm or 1pm-3.30pm; shifts booked on an online rota
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Full induction and training; travel expenses reimbursed
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Staff the front door and phone at the Passage House hostel, greeting residents and visitors, transferring calls and taking messages.
- Hours
- 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm or 6pm-10pm, Monday to Sunday
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Full induction and training; travel expenses reimbursed
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Lead a weekly budgeting and money-saving workshop in the computer room for up to eight residents at a time.
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
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Interpret for clients, assist with completing referrals, and help coordinate casework activities to improve access to support services.
- Hours
- Mon-Thu, 10am-4pm, 1 day per week · 6 hours
- Term
- A serious commitment, 3 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
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Support clients in a hands-on building and plumbing workshop, helping keep the space safe and orderly so they can learn.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:30am-3:30pm, 2 days per week · 6 hours
- Term
- A serious commitment, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
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Design online learning materials and build digital training tools to give clients better access to education.
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, minimum 1 day per week · 6 hours
- Term
- A serious commitment, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
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Weed, dig, prune and plant to look after a garden at a Centrepoint service, including starting a new vegetable patch.
- Term
- A serious commitment, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Structured induction and training
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Weed, dig, prune and plant to look after the garden spaces at a Centrepoint service in Westminster, with times set around your availability.
- Hours
- Flexible to your availability; Mondays or Fridays preferred
- Term
- A serious commitment, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Structured induction and training
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Offer your spare room to a destitute migrant for several months, with training, a home assessment and ongoing support from the Housing Justice team.
- Term
- A serious commitment, 3 months at least
- Only for
- People with a spare room
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Online host induction session and access to the Host Handbook
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Offer a spare room in your own home to a young person who is homeless or leaving care, and help them build independent living skills.
- Term
- A serious commitment
- Only for
- Live around West London · Aged 21 or over · Own or rent your own home · Have a spare room
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated, aged 21 and over
- Note
- Training and ongoing team support
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Wash up after the drop-in service at one of the listed shifts.
- Hours
- Mondays 1pm to 3pm; Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm · 2 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Get breakfast ready early in the morning and serve it to the guests staying at the shelter.
- Hours
- Breakfast shift 6.30am-8.30am, 7 days a week · 2 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
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Not checked
recently
Run workshops for women in recovery from addiction at a weekly women-only group in a safe, supportive setting.
- Hours
- 3 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Spend the evening at the shelter helping with dinner, laundry, tidying and the clothing store, and keeping guests company over games or conversation.
- Hours
- Evening shift 5pm-9pm, 7 days a week · 4 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
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Not checked
recently
Marshal and cheer on Shelter's fundraising walkers at an evening event at Leake Street Arches, keeping spirits high for them on the route.
- Hours
- 6.5 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Drive cars, vans or larger vehicles carrying food, supplies, volunteers and guests between Christmas centres, hotels and the warehouse.
- Hours
- 3 shifts, mostly 9am - 5pm · 8 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- Aged 23 to 75 with a clean licence held at least two years
- Asked of you
- Enhanced DBS, aged 23 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Support Christmas caseworkers with guests' benefit claims, forms, private rented accommodation searches and appointments.
- Hours
- 2 shifts, 10am - 6pm · 8 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Enhanced DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Prepare vegetables, cook and serve hot meals, including a Christmas dinner, in the kitchen of a Crisis at Christmas day centre.
- Hours
- 8.5 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate needed (no experience needed)
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Welcome guests, serve meals and hot drinks, keep a Christmas day centre tidy and spend time chatting with guests.
- Hours
- 9am - 6pm shifts, mid December to early January · 9 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Stay at the shelter through the night to keep guests safe, then hand over to the breakfast team when they arrive in the morning.
- Hours
- Overnight shift 9pm-6:30am, 7 days a week · 9.5 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
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Work in a pair through the night at a Christmas hotel, keeping things calm, tidying for the morning and chatting to guests who cannot sleep.
- Hours
- 10 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Prepare vegetables and tables before lunch, serve meals, wash up and clean the kitchen, showers and dining room, and sometimes help with laundry or toiletries.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- The head chef shows you the ropes if you have never worked in a kitchen.
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Join as a workplace group to run a pop-up shop for the charity's products, offer professional skills, host outings for guests or help at events.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Cover shelter shifts by setting up, helping prepare food, making and stripping beds, and welcoming guests, as a new volunteer not tied to a host church.
- Hours
- Early November to end of March
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Training video, volunteer agreement and policies to read before starting
- Season
- November to March
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Offer a spare bedroom in your own home to a shelter guest for a short stay while the welfare team finds them somewhere to live.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- Must have a spare bedroom
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Cook and serve the food and drinks for the weekly lunch drop-in, usually as a workplace team that also pays for the ingredients.
- Hours
- Every Wednesday (lunch club)
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Training video sent beforehand; on-site health and safety briefing on the day
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Help set up and pack down the weekly drop-in, run the showers and health sessions on the day, and spend time with the people who come.
- Hours
- Every Wednesday (lunch club)
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Training video sent beforehand; on-site health and safety briefing on the day
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Stand at a station or other public spot with a Crisis collecting unit, take cash and card donations and thank passers-by.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- A written brief, with support from a member of the Community & Events team
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Pack, sort, load and unload donated food and supplies at the Crisis at Christmas warehouse.
- Hours
- 3 shifts, 9am - 5pm during the event
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- No DBS needed, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Use mental health or vulnerable-adult experience to support the most distressed guests at a Christmas centre and link them to help available there.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- For mental health professionals, counsellors or people experienced with vulnerable adults
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
Read the notice at their own house →
Run the shift office at a Christmas centre: handle requests, manage the Teams channel and email, and look after petty cash and valuables.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events
- Season
- December to January
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Help residents and staff cook and serve hot meals for 30 to 40 people, sort food deliveries and clean the kitchen.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Full training and induction provided
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Work in an Emmaus charity shop sorting donated goods, serving customers and dressing the windows alongside former rough sleepers.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
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Join the board that sets the direction of Emmaus Greenwich, meeting five times a year, based at Plumstead.
- Hours
- Board meets five times a year
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- People aged 18 or over
- Asked of you
- Basic DBS, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Induction and training
Read the notice at their own house →
Plan and lead activities such as art, fitness or cooking for residents of homelessness services, encouraging them to join in and easing isolation.
- Hours
- 1–2 times a week or fortnight, 2–3 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Training, support and expenses offered
Apply at their own house →
Share your own experience of homelessness at group meetings to shape how Glass Door runs services, plans ahead and sets strategy.
- Hours
- Meets five times per year
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- Must have current or past experience of homelessness
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Read the notice at their own house →
Help run a welcoming creative space where people can make art and find support.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- A phone call, a tour, then a taster day before you start.
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Teams only
Bring a work team to scrub and tidy the shelter, with a tour and a talk about the charity's work included in the session.
- Hours
- Sessions last 3-4 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Read the notice at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Help run lived experience groups: schedule meetings, handle room bookings and logistics, keep attendance records current and help write reports and newsletters.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Draw on your own experience of recovery, mental health struggles or homelessness to support, guide and encourage other Londoners facing similar challenges.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- Must live in London · Must be abstinent from illegal and problematic substances for at least six months · Must have been free of serious mental health episodes or offending behaviour for at least six months
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Accredited training is run throughout the year
Read the notice at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Work front of house at the Paper and Cup coffee shop, making drinks and operating the till.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Read the notice at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Support the Restoration Station furniture social enterprise with social media, sourcing donated pieces and building relationships that help its work.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Read the notice at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Take in and sort donated goods, price stock, set out displays and serve customers in an SCT charity shop, or work in the backroom.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Read the notice at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Put a professional skill to work behind the scenes — their head office, fundraising and communications teams all take volunteers.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Lead yoga and movement sessions that help people on the Training and Development programme look after their physical and mental wellbeing.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
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Make welfare phone calls to people in Hounslow, look up local support services for them and join colleagues on home or community visits, writing up contact notes.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
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Update and tidy the staff Team Handbook on SharePoint, check spreadsheets and data tools, and occasionally shadow an early morning outreach shift.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
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Take cash and contactless donations from passers-by on the concourse at Victoria or a London tube station, and hand out leaflets about the charity.
- Hours
- Usually Tuesday or Thursday, 7am to 10pm; monthly collections
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Volunteer induction and in-role training; travel expenses reimbursed
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Run small-group spoken and written English practice with residents who speak English as an additional language.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recentlyTeams only
Bring a company team to give a day of practical help or professional skills to Your Place, such as clearing space, outdoor work or food bank tasks.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Read the notice at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Help organise and staff community events and activities that get residents and neighbours involved.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Back up the resident engagement and Community Hub staff with general office work, drafting reports and arranging events.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Help residents practise and grow their English in speaking, reading and writing so they feel more confident using it.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Work with the facilities team on food safety record keeping, sorting and handing out donated goods, and helping run the food bank.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Closed for
the season
Welcome individuals experiencing homelessness, help set up the venue, and prepare and serve food and drinks during winter evening sessions.
- Hours
- Around 6pm to 9pm on the same evening weekly, early November to April · 3 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Season
- November to April
Read the notice at their own house →
akt
Location not stated
Not
recruiting
Walk with them in a Pride parade, represent them at an event, or talk about their work at your local school.
- Hours
- Once a year for a Pride parade
- Term
- One day
- Asked of you
- Not stated
We could not confirm these particulars — read their own page before you go.
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Sign up for a single Saturday session, such as park and nature-reserve gardening days or helping prepare the Wrap Up London coat campaign.
- Hours
- Mainly Saturdays
- Term
- One day
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Read the notice at their own house →
Not
recruiting
Help at Thames Reach awareness and fundraising stands around World Homelessness Day, taking bucket collections in Camberwell and King's Cross.
- Hours
- Fri 9 October (Camberwell) and Sat 10 October (King's Cross)
- Term
- One day
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
Read the notice at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Walk designated central London routes to distribute hot drinks, food, clothing, and toiletries to rough sleepers.
- Hours
- Evening services; at least once every week or two is suggested · 2 hours
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Help the fundraising team run events, either on a one-off day or regularly.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Help with gardening, repairs and DIY jobs at SHP hostels, including one-day team days.
- Term
- A few odd hours
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Apply at their own house →
akt
Location not stated
Not
recruiting
Meet one LGBTQ+ young person for an hour a week. Their volunteers say empathy and being reliably there matters more than having lived it yourself.
- Hours
- About an hour a week · 1 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Induction to the organisation plus role-specific training
We could not confirm these particulars — read their own page before you go.
Apply at their own house →
Not
recruiting
Greet visitors at partner day centres, assess their support needs, signpost them to appropriate services, and help manage facility access.
- Hours
- 3 hours
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
We could not confirm these particulars — read their own page before you go.
Read the notice at their own house →
Not
recruiting
Help people without stable housing look for private rentals, contact landlords and agents, arrange viewings, and work through social housing bids.
- Hours
- Thursdays, 10:00-15:00 · 5 hours
- Term
- A slot each week, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Full induction, skills training, supervision and monthly reflective practice
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Not
recruiting
Staff the women-only Sanctuary room: greet visitors, offer a drink and a listening ear, keep the space tidy and make referrals through the Female Lead.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8:45am-12:30pm or 12pm-3:15pm, or all day
- Term
- A slot each week, 6 months at least
- Only for
- Women only (a female volunteer is sought for the women-only Sanctuary)
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Full induction, skills training, supervision, monthly reflective practice
Read the notice at their own house →
Not
recruiting
Support the day centre Project Worker by running first assessments for new arrivals, helping with benefit or literacy problems and booking people with advisors.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 8:45am-12:30pm or 12pm-3:15pm, or all day
- Term
- A slot each week, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Full induction, skills training, supervision, monthly reflective practice
Read the notice at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Accompany someone to health appointments, speak up for them, explain what is said and support their choices about treatment. Open to people with relevant lived experience.
- Hours
- At least two days a week, plus monthly team meetings
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- People with lived experience of homelessness, addiction, recovery, mental health or prison
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Four weeks of training first, then monthly team meetings and supervision
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Work a night at a church shelter — welcoming guests, cooking, sitting up. Every night of the season, in Croydon and elsewhere across London.
- Hours
- Every night through the season
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- Induction and training sessions run by Housing Justice before the season starts
- Season
- January to April
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Run a weekly English conversation class for young people improving their spoken English — planning the topics and pitching them across a wide range of abilities.
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- Students (advertised via Students' Union UCL)
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Shelter
Camden, Haringey, Hounslow, Islington, Westminster
Not checked
recently
Work inside a local hub with their legal, housing rights or support services teams — admin or direct client support.
- Term
- A slot each week
- Only for
- You need to be an adult to volunteer in Services · People based in England, Scotland or Wales
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
We could not confirm these particulars — read their own page before you go.
Apply at their own house →
Not
recruiting
Give ongoing emotional and peer support to people using Bexley's commissioned domestic abuse service, based at Bexley Library on set weekdays.
- Hours
- Min 4 hours a week, Tuesdays, Wednesday or Thursdays
- Term
- A slot each week
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Induction training, plus role-specific training delivered on site
Apply at their own house →
Not
recruiting
Help with Centrepoint's helpline for young people facing homelessness; the page lists helpline support as a volunteer role but gives no further detail.
- Term
- A serious commitment, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Investing in Volunteers accredited since 2024. A discussion meeting about the role before you start.
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Reside in community housing alongside homeless residents, assisting with outreach services, housekeeping chores, and cooking meals.
- Hours
- Full-time, living in the community
- Term
- A serious commitment, 6 months at least
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Prepare computer equipment in the digital suite, guide visitors through basic tech questions, and maintain an orderly environment.
- Hours
- 10.30–11.30am and 12noon–1.00pm · 2 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
We could not confirm these particulars — read their own page before you go.
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Pre-rinse kitchen plates and cookware before loading them into the commercial dishwasher for washing.
- Hours
- 9am to 1pm · 4 hours
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
We could not confirm these particulars — read their own page before you go.
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Sit down one to one with guests at the weekly Jobs Club to help them find work, training or volunteering, and run mock interviews for practice.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Read the notice at their own house →
Crisis
Brent, Croydon, Tower Hamlets
Not
recruiting
Help members of a Skylight find housing and settle into their area, working alongside their Lead Worker.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated, aged 18 and over
- Note
- Essential learning first: safeguarding, equality and diversity, data protection. A named supervisor throughout.
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Drive a young person, or travel with them by public transport, to their host's home and offer a reassuring presence when they arrive.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- DBS check required — level not stated
- Note
- Comprehensive training on youth homelessness and safeguarding
Read the notice at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Sit on a group that uses its own experience of homelessness to change how services work — sharing insight with partners, designing solutions, building campaigns.
- Hours
- A regular group meeting
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- You can step back at any point, and your benefits will not be affected
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Give your time to the November winter-coat campaign, or set up and run an official coat collection point; contact the team to find out what help is needed.
- Hours
- Coat donations 2nd to 22nd November 2026
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Season
- November to November
Read the notice at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Work beside their chef on up to a hundred meals a day, vegetarian and meat, then keep the kitchen straight afterwards.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- Students (advertised via Students' Union UCL)
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Help run their sports sessions — basketball, yoga, boxing or football. A coaching qualification is welcome, enthusiasm will do.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Only for
- Students (advertised via Students' Union UCL)
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Meet visitors at reception and the welcome area, give basic information, hand out supplies and help staff with practical jobs.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- A phone call, a tour, then a taster day before you start.
Read the notice at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Look after the rooftop garden where food is grown for the kitchen downstairs to cook for clients.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- A phone call, a tour, then a taster day before you start.
Read the notice at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Help the chefs prepare hot food, then serve it and talk with guests at breakfast.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- A phone call, a tour, then a taster day before you start.
Read the notice at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Support staff at the computer drop-in: email set-up, online courses and handing out supplies.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- A phone call, a tour, then a taster day before you start.
Read the notice at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Lend professional experience in social media, procurement or bid writing to the charity, in a few spare hours alongside its outreach work.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Lead sessions and workshops in areas such as sport, art, music or gardening for people on SHP's wellbeing and employment programmes.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Apply at their own house →
SPEAR
Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Wandsworth
Not
recruiting
Help raise money for their work across south-west London. They say they welcome applications from everyone, and particularly from people who have been homeless themselves.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
- Note
- A thorough induction, ongoing training and support, and they tell you what your help achieved
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Help with the weekday hot-meals service for people facing homelessness or food poverty, at the church hall in Shepherd's Bush.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
Apply at their own house →
Not checked
recently
Support one of their services — The Haven day centre or St Luke's. Their page does not set out individual roles; you name the one you want on the application form after talking to the service.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not checked recently
We could not confirm these particulars — read their own page before you go.
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Join youth sessions such as basketball, taking part alongside young people and offering careers guidance.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Apply at their own house →
Recruiting
not stated
Talk with young people about what interviews and working life are really like, drawing on your own experience.
- Term
- A commitment their page does not state
- Asked of you
- Not stated
Apply at their own house →
Glass Door Homeless Charity
Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Wandsworth · part remote
