Volunteers

For over 30 years, the most incredible group of people have been offering their time to make Christmas special for everyone in and around Norwich. From driving our guests to and from their homes, prepping huge piles of potatoes ready to be roasted, or handing out clothes and bedding to those in need, our volunteers are the bedrock of Norwich Open Christmas' continued success. 

Whether you're a first-time volunteer or a veteran, you are sure to have a great day giving back to the people in your community.

Norwich Open Christmas 2026 venue
Norwich Open Christmas will be returning to St Andrews Hall for 2026!

Volunteer meetings

Information about the meetings we hold to prepare volunteers for their tasks and Christmas Day

Food preparation

All the guest meals need to be prepped in advance, so if you like peeling carrots then why not help out with food preparation

Hall preparation 

On Christmas Eve, St Andrews Hall is prepared for our amazing Christmas Day celebration 

Christmas Day

On the big day itself there's lots of tasks to do

Clearing day

Everything that was moved, brought into or altered at the St Andrews Hall needs to be put back 

Sign up

Thank you for you interest in becoming a Norwich Open Christmas volunteer