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Venue Address
Crisis Skylight Newcastle
City House
City Road
Newcastle
NE1 2AF
United Kingdom
54.971606525033, -1.6059940555648
PLEASE NOTE: This role is only needed for the Christmas period
Each person who'd like to volunteer needs to sign up individually, and volunteers are not permitted to bring friends, family members, or children along with them on shifts.
You will contribute to ending homelessness by
Performers bring festive joy, create a warm and inviting atmosphere in our centres and help guests relax and have fun.
If you are a performer, magician, caricaturist or have some other special skill that is entertaining and appropriate for our centres, we want to hear from you.
Skills needed
Plenty of ideas about entertainment that guests may enjoy
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with vulnerable guests
A positive attitude and the ability to encourage and motivate guests who may not have watched any live entertainment for a long time.
Ability to work with the Shift Team and report any potential issues to the shift leader
Ability to deliver Crisis at Christmas services in a fair manner ensuring that the safety of the guests and volunteers is of paramount importance at all times
Be a positive role model for all volunteers exhibiting behaviours outlined in the Volunteers Code of Conduct
Benefits for the Volunteer
You will have the opportunity to be part of a volunteer led team making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness over the Christmas period
The opportunity to share existing or develop new skills in a friendly and supportive environment
Access to relevant Crisis at Christmas training events Support and advice from Crisis at Christmas staff team
Experience in running activities
A platform for building confidence
Skills and knowledge in providing services for people experiencing homelessness
