Would you like to volunteer?

Help us bring people together this christmas​

 

There are 4 different ways you can volunteer with us on Christmas Day 2026. Each role helps bring connection and companionship to people who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone.

 

The Roles:

 

Doorstep Visit Volunteer – As a friendly doorstep visitor, you'll visit 2 people (Marmalade Project Members) on Christmas Day, share a chat on their doorstep and deliver a festive gift (bought and wrapped by Marmalade Trust).

 

Before Christmas, you'll get in touch with your project members to introduce yourself, get to know them a little and arrange a suitable time to visit. All visits take place during daylight hours and need to be completed by 3pm.

 

Venue Lead Volunteer – You'll help host a Christmas lunch for 16–32 people at a designated pub or restaurant in Bristol, South Gloucestershire or North Somerset. You won't be doing this alone! We make sure there are 3 lovely venue hosts at each meal to help make everyone feel welcome as they arrive.

 

You'll also be a point of contact for volunteer drivers bringing people to the lunch on Christmas Day, helping with any questions or issues that might come up.

 

There's a little preparation involved beforehand, including some admin, getting the venue ready and picking up presents. We'll be here to guide you through it!

 

Driver Volunteer – As a friendly volunteer driver, you'll collect at least 2 people (Marmalade Project Members) from their homes on Christmas Day and take them to a designated pub or restaurant in Bristol, South Gloucestershire or North Somerset, where our Venue Lead Volunteers will welcome them. You'll then collect them after their meal and drive them home again.

 

Before Christmas, you'll get in touch with your project members to introduce yourself, get to know them a little and arrange their pick-up times. On Christmas Day, you'll also check in with the Venue Lead when you arrive.

 

Driver & Host Volunteer – You'll be both a friendly driver and a Christmas lunch guest! You'll collect 2 people (Marmalade Project Members) from their homes and take them to a designated pub or restaurant in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. You'll then join the group for the festive meal before taking the 2 people you originally picked up back home.

 

Before Christmas, you'll get in touch with your project members to introduce yourself, get to know them a little and arrange their pick-up times.

 

What happens after you apply?

 

To help you feel confident and prepared for Christmas Day, there are a few simple steps to complete before taking part. These include reference checks, a short online ID check, volunteer training and signing a volunteer agreement.

 

Don't worry, we'll guide you through each step and provide all the information and support you need for your role. We want you to feel comfortable, prepared and excited to be part of Christmas Cheer!

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Application Form: 

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Our volunteer application form takes around 10 minutes to complete and asks you to provide the information we need to get your onboarding started.

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As part of the form, you'll be asked to provide the names and email addresses of two professional or volunteering referees. Once you submit your application, we will automatically send them a reference request. We appreciate any form is a little tedious, but taking the time to complete the form fully helps us coordinate your references, checks, training and volunteer agreement much more easily, so that we can get you ready to volunteer on Christmas Day with as little burden on your time as possible.

 

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Volunteered with us before?

You don't need to complete the full application again. Simply complete our short re-application form. This will allow us to update your information and role interest for this year.

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Have a question about volunteering? Call us on 07566 244788 or email Delia at volunteer@marmaladetrust.org