Volunteering opportunities
There are so many ways to make a difference with St Christopher's

Shop Volunteer
Become a shop volunteer and have fun whilst learning new skills and making a difference
- In one of our 23 high street shops
- Ideally one shift a week, shifts 3-7 hours long
- Variable shift, most shops are open 7 days

Bereavement Buddy
- In the community, linked with a bereaved person/family who lives within one of St Christopher’s catchment areas (Bromley, Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Croydon)
- 1-3 hours a week, to support a bereaved person from a short time prior to the person’s expected death, to up to 4 months after the death

Community Peer Supporter
Could you help our community by hosting supportive groups?
- Onsite at St Christopher’s CARE in Sydenham and Caritas House in Orpington, online and in community settings across SE London
- 1-2 hours per session
- 2-4 times a month (mostly weekdays but some evenings and weekends)

Compassionate Neighbours in South East London
Compassionate Neighbours are a network of people who offer their time, companionship and support to people living in their local area.
- Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon and Bromley
- Weekly
- 1-2 hours per week

Shop Maintenance Volunteer
Could you help with maintenance projects on an ad-hoc basis?
- Based at our Hayes Furniture shop but travelling to our 24 shops to carry out maintenance
- Ad-hoc
- No set shifts - just when we have a maintenance project that we need help with

Shop Admin Volunteer – St Paul’s Cray
Can you help support our shops?
- Our retail hub 85-89 Cotmandene Crescent St Paul’s Cray BR5 2RA
- Any day of the week Mon-Sat, and any time between 9-5

Bereavement Help Point Volunteer
Could you help with supporting visitors in our Bereavement Help Points?
- Upper Norwood Library, East Croydon and Virtual Help Points
- 2 hours a week during daytime working hours (with a short time either side)

Online charity shop Volunteer – Streatham and St Paul’s Cray
Could you be part of our growing team of online shop volunteers?
- 23 Streatham High Road, Streatham or Trading Hub, St Paul’s Cray
- Flexible

Warehouse Assistant Volunteer – St Paul’s Cray or Streatham
Could you join our retail team?
- St Paul’s Cray or Streatham
- 3-7 hours (flexible)
- Ideally one shift a week

Fundraising event helper
Can you volunteer your time to help ensure the success of our fundraising events?
- In the community, based in one of the five boroughs we cover (Croydon, Bromley, Lambeth, Lewisham, or Southwark)
- Throughout the year, usually on weekends

Cheer Station and Bucket Collection Volunteer
Are you a sociable person willing to volunteer your time to help ensure the success of our fundraising?
- In the community, based in one of the five boroughs we cover (Croydon, Bromley, Lambeth, Lewisham, or Southwark)
- Throughout the year, usually on weekends

Shop Volunteer in our Kid’s Shops
Could you join our retail team in one of our Kid’s Shops?
- CRYSTAL PALACE KIDS - 45 Westow Street, Upper Norwood SE19 3RW or EAST DULWICH KIDS - 59 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8EP
- 3-7 hours per shift
- One shift a week (minimum)