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With the weather dropping, many of us have the ability to stay warm and safe in our homes.
However, we have many homeless people who struggle and with the cold weather upon us - LBN are providing temporary accommodation but we may need to open another site due to potential demand sleepers get through this time.
Perks and Benefits
Volunteers can help residents and be able to help the most vulnerable in society.
Learn how referrals to the team are made, such as drug and alcohol.
It will give a real insight as to how people end up on the streets and how just by them helping them with basic day to day issues or responsibilities can help them take up more suitable offers to help end their rough sleeping.
Duties
Volunteers will provide support, engage with them, take part in any activities such as board games, books, distributing food, stocking fridges, reporting any incidents that may occur, etc . These are similar volunteer duties as in the rest centres (ideal for Rest Centre Volunteers but open for all Volunteers also).
Commitment
Tues 16th Jan to at least Fri 19th Jan 2024 .
It would be great if you have any availability to support and lend a helping hand. Support may be needed from 9.30am on Tuesday 16th Jan right through to at least Friday over full 24 hour period. We may be required to support the centre at the week end . If you can spare a few hours - please do book your preferred slots.
This will be 2 volunteers in 3 x 8 hour shifts each day to cover the period. If you cant make the full shifts, please let us know what time(s) you are available as we are happy to be flexible.
Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon
Shift 1: 0930 - 1600
Shift 2: 1600 - 0000
Shift 3: 0000 - 0800
Application
Please book/register via Emergency Newham Rest Centre - Cold Weather (Supporting Homeless) or contact [email protected] for more information