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Help 4 The Homeless

Food & Clothing Distirbution technician - Christmas Eve only - 24th December 2026

Overview and Tasks Help 4 the Homeless is looking for friendly, compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to join our outreach team on Christmas Eve, helping to distribute food, clothing and essential supplies to people experiencing homelessness across London. Christmas can be an especially lonely and challenging time for those living on the streets. By volunteering with us, you will help provide not only essential items but also kindness, dignity and a little festive cheer to those who need it most. Key responsibilities include: - Assisting with the distribution of freshly prepared hot meals, drinks and food parcels. - Helping to distribute warm clothing, coats, blankets, sleeping bags and other essential items. - Supporting the loading, unloading and organisation of supplies ready for distribution. - Engaging with people experiencing homelessness in a friendly, compassionate and respectful manner. - Helping individuals find suitable clothing and essential items according to their needs. - Working alongside experienced volunteers to ensure distributions run smoothly and safely. - Following the charity's health and safety procedures and treating everyone with dignity and respect. - Helping to tidy and pack away equipment and remaining supplies at the end of the evening. No previous experience is necessary, just a caring attitude, a willingness to help and the ability to work as part of a team. Our experienced volunteers will be on hand to provide guidance and support throughout the evening. This is a one-night volunteering opportunity on Christmas Eve, offering a truly rewarding way to give back and make a meaningful difference. You won't just be handing out food and clothing – you'll be offering warmth, kindness and a reminder that nobody should feel forgotten at Christmas.


Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact our volunteer broker at volunteerbroker@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.

Information

Location:Waterloo Place, London
In-Person
Age limit: Volunteers aged 18 or over
Hours per session: Between 4 and 5 hours
Availability: On-going

Available days/times

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Charity

Help 4 The Homeless

Help 4 the Homeless aims to ensure practical support is available for those rough sleeping and homeless in Central London. We also work in Watford and are looking to expand the areas we support. Our band of amazing volunteers walk the streets every week, supplying food, clothes and essentials. We work with the homeless, vulnerable or poor, on a person-centred basis, meeting amazing people and counting it a privilege to help them.
Opportunities

Contact

Jewish Volunteering Network,
Wohl Campus for Jewish Education,
44a Albert Road, London, NW4 2SJ

020 8203 6427 (London & Herts)
07587 792 272 (Manchester)

info@jvn.org.uk
manchester@jvn.org.uk

Office hours

Mon-Thur 9.00am-5.30pm
Fri 9.00am-1.00pm (winter) 3.00pm (summer)

Closed weekends, bank holidays and Jewish festivals

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