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Crisis

The national homelessness charity. Its London Skylight centres work with members one to one on housing, wellbeing, employment and learning, each with a Lead Worker.

Tower Hamlets, Croydon, Brent · Registered charity no. 1082947 — check the register yourself

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17 notices

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Crisis London

Christmas Healthcare Professional Volunteer

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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Crisis London

Christmas Hairdressing, Barber and Nail Volunteer

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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Crisis London

Retail Volunteer

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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Crisis E16

E-Commerce Support Volunteer

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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Crisis London

Welcome and Reception

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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Crisis London

Handyperson Volunteer

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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Crisis London

Christmas Driver Volunteer

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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Crisis London

Christmas Kitchen Volunteer

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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Crisis London

Crisis at Christmas General Volunteer

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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Crisis London

Christmas Night Owl Volunteer

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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Crisis London

Christmas Warehouse Volunteer

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
Read the notice at their own house →
Crisis London

Christmas Guest Welfare Volunteer

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
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Crisis Brent, Croydon, Tower Hamlets

One-to-One Member Support

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.
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