We need YOUR help!
Every year, previously, approximately 500 people who are homeless or alone or struggling financially on Christmas Day rely on Norwich Open Christmas to provide them with Entertainment and Christmas Dinner.
Of these people, between 100 and 200 people would be unable to attend if it were not for the generosity of people like yourselves who give up their time to transport Guests to and from St Andrews Hall.
Unfortunately, this year, due to Covid-19 we are unable to hold the event as in previous years. This year we will be running a drop-in style soup kitchen which will provide for those able to get to St Andrew's. For those who are unable to attend, we will be delivering food/festive bags to their home.
Of these people, between 100 and 200 people would be unable to attend if it were not for the generosity of people like yourselves who give up their time to transport Guests to and from St Andrews Hall.
Unfortunately, this year, due to Covid-19 we are unable to hold the event as in previous years. This year we will be running a drop-in style soup kitchen which will provide for those able to get to St Andrew's. For those who are unable to attend, we will be delivering food/festive bags to their home.
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Drivers
In the morning, Drivers and their Escorts will be asked to collect from The Halls and deliver to our Guests the food/festive bags. After which time they may return home, or if preferred, they can be allocated further duties within The Halls or outside. Your car can be anything from a small family saloon to a large 4 x 4. You will be accompanied by an Escort, who will help to take the food/festive bags to the guests door. If you have a friend or relative who will act as Escort please let us know; however we have a number of volunteers willing to act as Escort if you can’t find anyone available. |
Escorts
In the morning. Escorts do not need their own car. Escorts will be asked to accompany their/a Driver, help with finding the Guests homes and making and answering any necessary phone calls. They, together with the Driver, will deliver the food/festive bags to our guests. After which time they may return home, or if preferred, they can be allocated further duties within The Halls or outside. Escorts play an important role as they provide both Guests and Drivers with a high level of integrity and reassurance. |
Transport Contacts
If you have any questions regarding the role of Volunteer Driver or Escort, or anything else to do with delivery, please contact our Transport Co-ordinator Karen
by phone 01603 510751 option 1
or email transport@norwichopenchristmas.org.uk
If you have any questions regarding the role of Volunteer Driver or Escort, or anything else to do with delivery, please contact our Transport Co-ordinator Karen
by phone 01603 510751 option 1
or email transport@norwichopenchristmas.org.uk