Amidst the chaos and excitement, it’s easy to overlook the fact that during Christmas, some people may experience loneliness or hunger. However, there’s no need to lose hope—take action and make someone’s day a little better this festive season through your act of kindness! Explore our guide to Christmas volunteering in Brighton, featuring a list of meaningful causes to which you can contribute your time in December 2023.
Make a Difference this Christmas 2023: Volunteering in Brighton
| Burning the Clocks Volunteers | Fundraising volunteers needed to walk alongside the parade |
| East Brighton Park Run Volunteers | Help organize the Christmas Day run |
| St Mary Magdalen’s Church Volunteers | Volunteers needed for their free Christmas Dinner |
| Hove Methodist Church Volunteers | Christmas Day guest transport volunteers |
| ACT OF KINDNESS – Giving Tree Campaign | Purchase a gift for a local child |
Burning the Clocks Parade Fundraisers
Same Sky, the largest community arts charity in the Southeast, invites volunteers to be part of Burning the Clocks, a celebrated winter solstice event that takes place in Brighton every year. Fundraising volunteers are needed to walk alongside the parade, collecting donations to support this legendary community event. No experience needed—join for a night of fundraising greatness and be part of Brighton’s traditions.
When: 21st December 2023
Where: The exact meeting time and location (in central Brighton) are to be confirmed
Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/burningtheclocks2023
East Brighton Park Run
Join the festive spirit at East Brighton Park Run’s Christmas Day event. They’re looking for volunteers to help organise this special occasion. If you want to make Christmas more special by contributing to a community plod around the park, get in touch with them and offer some help on the 25th of December 2023.
Email: EastBrighton@parkrun.com
Website: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/eastbrighton/news/2023/11/21/christmas-new-year-2023/
St Mary Magdalen’s Church
St. Mary Magdalen’s Church is seeking volunteers for their free Christmas dinner and regular sessions. They particularly need assistance from those with a food hygiene certificate or delivery drivers.
Call: Betsy on 07842608911
Email: revbetsy@btinternet.com
Where: 55 Upper N St, Brighton, BN1 3FH
Website: https://stmarymagdalenbrighton.blogspot.com/
Hove Methodist Church
Hove Methodist Church seeks volunteers for their Christmas Day festive lunch clubs. They need drivers to transport guests to and from the event (especially from the event at 3.30 pm). Contact them to volunteer and spread the Christmas spirit.
Call: JJ on 01273 324600
Email: office@hovemethodistchurch.co.uk
Where: Methodist Church, Portland Rd, Hove, BN3 5DR
Website: hovemethodistchurch.co.uk
BONUS – Act Of Kindness
Rockinghorse Giving Tree campaign
Although not exclusively a volunteering opportunity and will require some spending, if you’re looking for an act of kindness you can do this Christmas, why not consider the Rocking House Giving Tree campaign at Churchill Square?
From December 1-24, shoppers can purchase gifts for local children, making a difference. Find the Christmas tree near one of the entrances in the shopping centre, grab a gift tag, head to the shop written on the tag, find the gift, buy it, and drop off your gifts at the customer service desk by 5 pm on Christmas Eve.
Where: Russell Pl, Brighton, BN1 2RG
Website: https://churchillsquare.com/whats_on/giving-tree/
