You can make a difference by offering up your spare time to volunteer for organisations that work with homeless families and individuals.

The following websites provide information on volunteering opportunities local to you:

CSV
www.csv.org.uk
The UK's largest volunteering and training organisation. Find out about their current opportunities.

www.do-it.org.uk
www.do-it.org.uk
Search their database, where you can specify working with homeless organisations, to find opportunities in your area and apply online.

TimeBank
www.timebank.org.uk
A national charity where you can 'deposit your time' and register your areas of interest for volunteering.

Volunteering Centres
www.volunteercentres.org
Select your county to find your nearest Volunteer Centre in England.

Volunteer Centres Northern Ireland
www.volunteernow.co.uk
Search for volunteer opportunities in Northern Ireland, or contact your local Volunteer Centre.

Volunteer Scotland
www.volunteerscotland.info
Scotland's gateway to volunteering; view and register for thousands of opportunities.

Volunteering Wales
www.volunteering-wales.net
Search for opportunities in your area and register with the local bureau.

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