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Every week or so, to garden, decorate or mend
8 notices where you would garden, decorate or mend.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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
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