Volunteer roles

Volunteers are truly at the heart of Glass Door. We could not operate without the dedication and commitment of the hundreds of volunteers who play a vital role in the charity.

It can be a heart-warming and rewarding experience, sharing your time and effort with an interesting and varied group of people, both guests and fellow volunteers.

Each volunteer's story begins when they ask one simple question: How can I help? The latest volunteer positions are advertised below.

Breakfast volunteer

Could you help set-up and serve breakfast in the early morning?Read more

Volunteer at a night shelter

We normally have the enviable problem of having more willing individuals than we can accommodate in the night shelters.Read more

Special events volunteers

Be part of a team offering our fantastic runners and cyclists a bit of fanfair on the big day.Read more

Telephone support

During winter hours, we need support to assist with the volume of calls from people looking to access the shelter.Read more

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Fundraising toolkit

Whether you're fundraising at school, work, church or as part of a Glass Door-sponsored event, follow these fundraising steps and together, we can bring shelter and hope.

Complaints procedure

Our Fundraising Promise

This promise outlines our commitment made to donors and the public to ensure our fundraising is legal, open, honest and respectful.

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Sleep Out 2017 biggest yet

Over five years, this annual event has helped transform the charity and extend its reach.

What we do

With 100 bed spaces available in a network of church halls, we run London's largest emergency winter night shelter. Guests also find support to move beyond homelessness.

Our impact

Our night shelters save lives, and our caseworkers change lives.

Find Help

If you or someone you know is facing homelessness, here's how we can help.

Mission, vision and values

Find out more about Glass Door

Sleep Out 2017

Support Sleep Out 2017. Over 350 individuals slept outside on 6 October to raise funds and awareness.

Donate Now

Bring someone out of the cold today. Sign up to give a regular or one-off donation and make a life-changing gift to someone who would otherwise be sleeping on the street.

The problem

Central London has some of the biggest statistical differences between the richest and poorest residents. Unfortunately, demand for our services shows no signs of abating.

Steven Platts, chief operating officer

"I'm inspired by our volunteers who work tirelessly to make the guests feel welcome. And I'm also inspired by the guests themselves, many of whom show real resilience and tenacity.”