Be Part of the Magic – Volunteer at Christmas Land 2026! 🎄
Help create unforgettable festive memories while supporting local mental health and wellbeing.
Christmas Land is returning to Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, from 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s event magical!
We welcomed more than 32,000 visitors in 2025. Behind the twinkling lights, festive displays and magical visits to Santa is a dedicated team helping bring the experience to life — and we’d love you to be part of it.
But volunteering at Christmas Land is about more than Christmas. Every ticket sold helps raise vital funds for our local mental health services, supporting people experiencing mental health challenges across Havering, Barking and Dagenham.
By volunteering with us, you’ll help create special memories for local families while making a meaningful difference to people in your community.
Find your role in the Christmas magic!
We have a range of exciting volunteer opportunities available, so whether you enjoy meeting people, helping behind the scenes or getting into the festive spirit, there could be a role for you.
- Bar Volunteer – help create a welcoming festive atmosphere for visitors enjoying refreshments.
- Crossing Volunteer – help visitors move safely around the event.
- Elf Volunteer – bring Christmas cheer and help make the experience magical for families and children.
- Father Christmas Volunteer – help bring the magic of Santa to life for our younger visitors.
- Gate Volunteer – welcome visitors and help them start their Christmas Land experience with a smile.
- Grotto Greeter – welcome families to Santa’s Grotto and help make their visit special.
- Mascot Volunteer – help entertain visitors and bring festive fun to the event.
- Set-up Volunteer – support the team behind the scenes in preparing the attraction.
- Walkway Volunteer – help visitors enjoy our spectacular Christmas Lights Walkway.
Whatever role interests you, your time and enthusiasm can help make Christmas Land a success.
Why volunteer with Christmas Land?
✨ Make a difference locally – help raise funds for mental health and wellbeing services that support people in our community.
🎄 Be part of something special – help create a festive experience enjoyed by thousands of visitors.
🤝 Meet new people – connect with others, work as part of a team and make new friends.
💚 Support a worthwhile cause – play a practical role in the work of Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham.
🌟 Gain valuable experience – develop your confidence, communication and teamwork skills while contributing to a fantastic community event.
Whether you’re looking to give something back, gain experience or simply spread some Christmas cheer, volunteering is a rewarding way to get involved.
Ready to join our Christmas Land volunteer team?
You don’t need to commit to a role before expressing your interest — let us know what appeals to you, and we can explore the opportunities together.
Every volunteer helps make a difference. Together, we can create Christmas magic for thousands of visitors while raising vital funds to support local mental health and wellbeing.
Make a difference. Share the magic. Volunteer at Christmas Land 2026!
Christmas Land takes place at Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, from 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. Volunteer roles and arrangements will be discussed with interested applicants.
Available roles:
Whatever role you choose, you’ll experience the rewarding feeling of being able to do something for someone else, develop your current skills, learn new ones and meet new people. You will also receive training and ongoing support!
If you wish to volunteer with Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham please complete an expression of interest form and a member of the team will make contact with you.
Volunteer comment:
My experience of volunteering at Mind has been a very positive step for me. It has made me feel valued and appreciated. I have made new friends, it has helped build my confidence and self-esteem
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