Festive season is perfect time to get involved in volunteering

More people are being urged to make voluntary work part of their festive celebrations.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Dec 2014, 06:00 BST

The Volunteer Now organisation ’s “ Christmas Connections” campaign is encouraging greater involvement in a one-off or short volunteering opportunity as part of festive celebrations.

Volunteer Now says that many charities and community organisations need extra help around Christmas.

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From Santa’s helpers at a charity grotto or fair, wrapping gifts at a shopping centre or even looking after an animal over the holidays - giving

as little as an hour of your time can make a huge difference to an organisation or a cause, according to the organisation.

Visit the “volunteer search panel” at www.volunteernow.co.uk and choose “Christmas Connections” from the activity list.