More volunteers are wanted for the following opportunities.

 

 

Christmas Worker � Hungry, Homeless

 

Organisation:   Acton Homeless Concern

Location:   W3

Contact:   Sister Aileen Kennedy

Tel:   020 8992 5768

When required:   19.12.2004 � 24.12.2004 and 26.12.2004 � 31.12.2004, between 10.30 and 8.00, for whatever time volunteers can give � could be for an hour or two or more. 

Mission:   To assist marginalized homeless people 

Description:   Serving meals to hungry, homeless people,   washing up and tidying up.      

Skills and qualifications:   None   required but a cheerful personality an asset. 

Recruitment method:   Informal discussion 

Other details:   Acton Homeless Concern has an Equal Opportunities policy and insurance cover.  

 

 

Worker � Christmas Hamper Scheme

 

Organisation:   Acton Housing Association

 

Location:   W5  

 

Contact:   Yolanda Musweba

 

Tel:   020 8799 2232

 

Email:   hazel.bloor@acton-housing.org

 

When required:   Wrapping on 6.12.2004 and distribution on one day after 10.12.2004.

 

Mission:   To provide good quality affordable accommodation to meet a wide range of housing needs.  

 

Description:   Helping to wrap and deliver Christmas presents to selected tenants.

 

This is an ideal opportunity for those who would like to help out at this time of year, but don't have a lot of time on their hands.    

 

Skills and qualifications:   Friendliness and approachability, sense of humour, enthusiasm, reliability, understanding and sensitivity.

 

Recruitment method:   Informal discussion and trial period.  

 

Acton Housing Association has an Equal Opportunities policy and   insurance cover.

 

 

Christmas Catering Assistants/Befrienders

 

Organisation :   Salvation Army

 

Location:   W13

 

Contact:   Captain Michael Allen

 

Tel:   020 8567 1468

 

When required :   From 3.00 until 7.00 on 24.12.2004 and from 9.30 until 4.00/4.30 on   25.12.2004.

 

Mission:   The Salvation Army's activities are part of the outreach of the Christian faith and the Army aims to help the community.

 

Description:   Preparing food and setting out tables on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day helping people to their seats, serving food and being a friend for the day.  

 

The food and company are for people who would otherwise be on their own, mainly elderly people.

 

Skills and qualifications:   None   required but a cheerful personality an asset.  

 

Recruitment method:   Informal discussion

 

Other details:   The Salvation Army has an Equal Opportunities policy and insurance cover.  

 

 

Befrienders - Christmas

 

Organisation:   Crisis Open Christmas

 

Location:   Across London

 

Contact:   Shubra or Nina

 

Tel:   020 7426 3872

 

Email:   www.crisis.org.uk

 

When required:   23.12.2004 � 30.12.2004.   Each day has 3 shifts which last 8-9 hours.   Volunteers are asked to do a minimum of 2 shifts during the week.  

 

Mission:   To run six shelters for homeless and vulnerably housed people across London at Christmas, providing beds and meals, and providing services and companionship.   Also to offer services throughout the year.     

 

Description:   Helping as a Service Volunteer eg doctor, dentist, optician, advice worker etc.   Helping as a General Volunteer e.g. greeting guests, giving out clothing and toiletries, looking after the guests' luggage store, keeping fire watch in sleeping areas, cleaning etc.   Chatting with guests and making them feel welcome.         

 

Skills and qualifications:   None required but a cheerful personality an asset.  

 

Recruitment method:   On-line or application form.   Reference.  

 

Other details:   Crisis Open Christmas has an Equal Opportunities policy and insurance cover.  

 

Minimum age 16.   16-17 year olds must volunteer with a parent or guardian.  

 

 

Christmas Shop Assistants

 

Organisation:   Card Aid                         

 

Location:   W5

 

Contact:   Nicky Brett

 

Tel:   020 7794 9835

 

Email:   cardaid@cardaid.co.uk

 

When required:   10.11.2004 � 23/24.12.2004.   Mon-Sat 10.00 � 5.00

 

Mission:   To assist charities with their trading operations, particularly the sale of Christmas cards.   Card Aid works to further peace and education, to preserve buildings and monuments of historic value, to advance medical research and care, and to relieve poverty and suffering.  

 

Description:   Helping to create and maintain a seasonal and lively atmosphere.   Selling Christmas cards, using the till, dealing with customers, stocking and pricing.

 

Skills and qualifications:   Numeracy and people skills needed.   Retail experience is useful but not essential.

 

Recruitment method:   Application form and references.    

 

Other details:   Volunteers should be over 18.  

 

Card Aid has an Equal Opportunities policy and insurance cover.  

 

 

If none of these are suitable, please telephone Ealing Community and Voluntary Service on 020 8579 6273.

 

December 13, 2004