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Homelessness is a big problem in the UK and around the world there are many ways in which to get involved to make lives for those people better.
Popularity
This is a form of charity work and usually voluntary, people with spare time on their hands usually like to follow this interest.
Location
All over the UK and all over the world.
Age
This is usually an interest followed from young adults to no upper age limit.
Ability
A kind, caring and understanding manner is required to work with homeless people.
Description
People become homeless for many different reasons this can start from young children running away leaving behind an unhappy situation, to people suffering abuse, mental health to people simply down on their luck who have lost everything, to work in this field there are many different way we are all familiar with the Salvation Armies Soup Kitchen, which is a cause you can volunteer for, check with Social Services and your Local council for other areas and organisations to help.
Dedication
100% dedication is required for this interest as working in this field needs to be a consistent effort even if you are only offering 1 hour per month.
Potential
Potential to make a difference in peoples lives by bringing hope, care and companionship. There is also the potential for employment it this field.
Closely
Related Activities
Salvation Army 837, There are also many local charities and groups operating throughout the UK.
Cost
Cost starts from sparing a little of your own time to possibly a small travel allowance.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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