🎵 Jingle all the way: musicians or performers wanted!
Spread joy with your music this festive period as a volunteer musician or performer with Children with Voices. They’re seeking volunteers to perform at their Christmas party on Thursday 19 December. Keep in mind it’s right at the start of the Christmas holidays, so if you’re keen to work with children or even just brush up on your carol singing, your performance could be the highlight of a child’s school break.
❄️ Have your say on healthcare in City and Hackney
Influence healthcare in City and Hackney by joining the MATCH programme as an event helper. You’ll recommend improvements to healthcare and help set up events. Discover more at our festive coffee morning on Wednesday 11 December from 10.30am-12.30pm at Unit 12-13 Springfield House, Tyssen Street, Dalston. Festive food, drinks and fun await, so register here or just turn up.
👨🏽🍳 Budding head chefs: Look no further!
Want to give the gift of food? Check out this Catering Volunteer vacancy with Providence Row, who support people affected by homelessness. “The kitchen’s a lovely place to be – you really give something back,” said Tanya from Providence Row, speaking at our Volunteer Fair. You could volunteer all year-round performing duties such as chopping vegetables, preparing hot food and greeting guests.
❤️ Do something kind as a Community Befriender
Although the festive period is a time for togetherness, some people don’t have anyone to talk to. Spare as little as an hour each week and befriend someone in Hackney. You’ll build communication skills and empathy, and brighten up someone’s holiday season – always a bonus! Learn more here.
🎄 Make it a wonderful Christmas Day dinner
Those passionate about youth issues should apply for Hackney Christmas Dinner’s Christmas Dinner Host & Helper role. Duties include interacting with young adult care leavers, giving out gifts and even getting involved in activities like karaoke. Perfect if you want to perform a Mariah Carey cover!
🧑🏾🍳 Cook up good vibes
If you’re proficient with a pan, this festive community cooking role with Made in Hackney has your name on it. You’ll batch-cook meals and help reduce food poverty as we approach the new year. Plus, stay long-term and it could be your first step towards a culinary career.
🎁 Spread joy around the kitchen table
Get into the festive spirit by joining Carib Eats as a Canteen Volunteer. You’ll develop cooking skills and kitchen hygiene while cooking Caribbean dishes, and you’ll make sure guests have themselves a merry little Christmas!
Can you spare a few hours to do something amazing on Christmas Day? The Food Chain is seeking volunteers to drive people affected by HIV to Stepney Green for Christmas lunch. You’ll also tuck into the festive feast for a bit of timely indulgence!
Free over the festive period? You could become a Christmas Hackney Night Shelter Volunteer for Hackney Doorways. You’ll serve food and drinks between 23 December and 2 January. Friendly people who could natter with guests would be an ideal fit.
👍 Help find missing people in Hackney
Someone is reported missing in the UK once every 90 seconds, so London Search and Rescue are seeking Support Services Volunteers as they work to find missing people. While this is an issue throughout the year, it’s so important at a time when families should be together, having fun. Opportunities include web development, fundraising, legal and more.
Still searching for that ideal role or want to try something different for a New Year’s resolution? Search other roles here.
You can also volunteer for Crisis to help end homelessness. If you’re celebrating Kwanzaa, you might also like to apply for Community African Network’s social media role.