Hairdressers needed to volunteer for crisis at christmas

National homelessness charity Crisis is calling on hairdressers, barbers, stylists and salon assistants to help boost homeless people’s self-esteem at their temporary centres this Christmas. Crisis at Christmas 2014 runs from 23 – 30 December, with centres set to open across London, Newcastle and Edinburgh. As well as warmth, companionship and hot meals, guests will also receive healthcare and specialist advice on housing, work and benefits. The salon service is always popular, with the team of volunteers washing, cutting and blow-drying guests’ hair to help them look and feel their best as they head into the new year. Salon volunteers don’t always need professional qualifications, just enthusiasm and a desire help guests enjoy their Christmas. Jon Sparkes, chief executive of Crisis, said: "Being homeless can be a cold, miserable experience and never more so than at Christmas when most of us are sharing in the warmth of family and friends. "By helping make Christmas happen for homeless people, volunteers can not only bring some much-needed cheer to our guests but also set them up with the chance to have a more positive year ahead through the life-changing services at our Crisis Skylight centres." Interested in volunteering? Registration is now open at crisis.org.uk/volunteer