Get InVOLved this Christmas
Opportunities to support good causes over the festive period
Opportunities to support good causes over the festive period
The festive season can be challenging for those who are lonely or less fortunate. Volunteering during this time helps spread joy and cheer, making Christmas a happier occasion for everyone. It brings people together, strengthens communities, and reduces stress. This page will help you find opportunities to support local good causes, making to easier for you to get involved this Christmas.
Norwich Samaritans
Norwich Samaritans have been supporting Norfolk residents struggling to cope for 58 years.
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with Norwich Samaritans this Christmas, ranging from retail support roles to fundraising and collection activities. Whether you're looking for short term or ongoing support roles, they would love to hear from you.
Find out more about the incredible work they do and how you can get involved below.
Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs are one of the UK's leading sight loss charities. their expert staff, volunteers and guide dogs, help people with sight loss live the life they choose.
Guide dogs are holding two recruitment days in December:
- December 12th 10am until 4pm at the Forum Norwich
- December 13th Online event 11am until 12:30 book your place via the link below.
Voluntary Norfolk's Christmas Hamper Appeal
At Voluntary Norfolk, we believe that everyone deserves a little festive cheer during the holiday season. Through our Better Together Christmas Hamper Appeal, we aim to make Christmas a bit brighter for individuals and families in need in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas. Every year, we bring together local volunteers, businesses, and community members to pack and distribute over 100 Christmas hampers filled with seasonal goodies and essential items.
If you would like to help either through donations or volunteering, find out more below.
Festive volunteer opportunities
Seasonal Retail Volunteers
In the run up to Christmas, we are looking for seasonal volunteers to help out in our two Norwich City Centre shops in Bridewell Alley and Westlegate. Posted by Norwich Samaritans
Festive Fundraising Volunteers
Vision Norfolk are excited to be fundraising at the Norwich Train Station and are looking for volunteers to help us raise vital funds and spread festive cheer Posted by Vision Norfolk
Fundraising Support Volunteer
Become a part of the Norwich Samaritans fundraising team, attending events to collect funds and raise awareness of Norwich Samaritans. Posted by Norwich Samaritans
Christmas party planner
We are looking for passionate volunteers to help us plan a Christmas party for some of our Mencap service users who have a learning disability, and their speciaPosted by The Royal Mencap Society
Bucket Collector
We need 5 enthusiastic bucket collectors to help fuel the fight for home!Posted by Shelter
Chef for Christmas Day!
The Holt Community Centre is looking for a volunteer chef to help prepare and cook a Christmas lunch for 50-100 people on Christmas day. Posted by Holt Community Centre
Helpers at the Great Yarmouth Christmas Lantern Parade
Could you help out by stewarding this lovely family-orientated Christmas Lantern Parade in Great Yarmouth Town Centre?Posted by Cultural Connections VolunteeringThank you to Guide Dogs UK and Norwich Samaritans for supporting this page
Christmas can be stressful time, you're not alone. You can get in touch with Samaritans about anything that is troubling you, no matter how big or small the issues feels.
Christmas can be stressful time, you're not alone. You can get in touch with Samaritans about anything that is troubling you, no matter how big or small the issues feels.
