The Festive Season is Approaching!
Explore ways to help out in Westminster over the festive period
The end of the year means different things to different people. You might be celebrating, taking a break or carrying on with your usual routine. However, you spend the season, why not make a little time to connect with your community?
As the weather gets colder, some neighbours need extra support, while others may be spending more time alone. There are also some unique, interesting new opportunities to help your community and celebrate the festive season at the same time.
Find a way to lend a hand
Join the hamper deliveries
Westminster Connects’ seasonal hamper deliveries are one opportunity to get involved. If you enjoy being out in your neighbourhood, take a look at the Christmas Hamper Deliveries opportunity and find out how to be a part of delivering 800 Christmas Hampers to older residents with care and support needs.
Explore seasonal events and support roles
The Sir Simon Milton Tea Dance and Crisis at Christmas also feature in our festive volunteering roundup.
The Sir Simon Milton Tea Dance, taking place on Sunday, 6th December, at the Grosvenor House Hotel, is an annual event tackling loneliness and isolation by inviting 1,000 older residents of Westminster to enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, and company. You can support in a range of ways including supporting the attendees directly with social company, directions and mobility support, and supporting the performance logisitics and activities.
Crisis is a national charity for people experiencing homelessness. They help people out of homelessness and campaign for the changes needed to solve it altogether. Crisis at Christmas offers several opportunities to be part of a volunteer led team making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness over the Christmas period. They have multiple roles listed on Westminster Connects, including at their hotels, centres and to support with driving.
Take your first step
Browse volunteering opportunities on Westminster Connects and choose something that suits and interests you.