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Five Ways You Can Do Good And Volunteer Your Time This Christmas
‘Tis the season of joy, goodwill, and giving. But amidst the festive decorations and gift-wrapping, take a moment to extend your kindness to the communities around you. Here are five ways you can support charities during the festive period.
1. Support your local homeless shelter
Volunteering for the homeless is a heart-warming way to make a difference. Consider spending a few hours at a local shelter, serving warm meals or distributing essentials like blankets and clothes. Charities like Crisis work tirelessly to end homelessness, providing shelter and support. Spread the warmth, be a beacon of hope, and bring a smile to those who need it the most.
Learn more about Crisis at Christmas
2. Offer compassion for furry friends
For animal lovers, volunteering at an animal shelter like the RSPCA can be incredibly rewarding. Spend time with furry friends, help with their care, or even contribute to adoption events. Your support can have a huge paw-sitive (sorrynotsorry) impact on their lives this Christmas.
Reach out to your local RSPCA branch to see if they have any volunteering opportunities and keep an eye out for general volunteering opportunities here.
3. Support your local food bank
Join the fight against hunger by volunteering at a local food bank. FareShare is an organisation that redistributes surplus food to those in need. You can assist in sorting, packing, and distributing food to ensure that no one goes hungry during the holidays.
Learn more about becoming a FareShare volunteer.
4. Bring festive joy to Children in need
Bring the magic of Christmas to children by volunteering with organisations like Place2Be. Help organise festive activities, provide support in schools, or even become a mentor. For 2024, Place2Be has teamed up with Young Voices, the largest school choir group of over 150,000 pupils, to raise awareness and funds to support the emotional wellbeing of young people. Place2Be are looking for volunteers to help collect donations at concerts in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Sheffield.
5. Give the gift of listening
While the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can be a challenging period for those grappling with loss, solitude, or heightened stress. Christmas may bring a mixture of emotions, and this is why volunteering at places like Samaritans could be the greatest gift you give.
Being there for someone who might be facing the festive season alone, coping with the loss of a loved one, or navigating heightened stress is a gift beyond measure. By offering a listening ear, volunteering at helplines, or raising awareness about mental health challenges, you become a beacon of comfort during a time that can be particularly tough for some.
