Each year, Crisis at Christmas opens centres across the UK, to bring warmth, companionship and vital services to homeless people at one of the hardest times of the year. Their eye care clinics are one of our most sought-after services and they are urgently looking for more volunteer optometrists, optical dispensers, and optical receptionists to run the London clinics.
We’re seeking qualified optometrists (GOC registered) to provide essential eyecare to our guests this Christmas. Working in partnership with Vision Care for Homeless People, our Crisis at Christmas eyecare team offers eye exams and prescription glasses. You will have the opportunity to be part of a volunteer led team making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness over the Christmas period.
We're looking for optical dispensers to assist in our eyecare clinics to provide essential eyecare to people experiencing homelessness this Christmas. As part of the Crisis at Christmas eyecare team, you’ll dispense prescription glasses and offer guidance to guests. This role includes fitting glasses and performing essential measurements (e.g., PD and height) to ensure accurate prescriptions. You’ll work alongside other eyecare professionals to ensure guests receive supportive, compassionate care during this challenging time of year.
We're seeking optical receptionists to support our eyecare services at Crisis at Christmas. This role involves assisting optometrists and dispensers with patient engagement and handling admin and documentation tasks to help the clinic run smoothly. It's an excellent opportunity for optometry students or those new to the field to gain valuable experience in a supportive, volunteer-led environment.