If you’d like to make a difference in our community for asylum seekers and refugees, take a look below at the different ways you can get involved with Sanctus.
Ways you can help
Can you collect items for us to redistribute? If so, we really need the following:
Tinned food and tin openers including: Tuna, Kidney beans, lentils, chick peas, tomatoes, sweetcorn, tinned fruit
Dry food: Rice, pasta, sugar, flour, salt, pepper, tea bags, coffee
Other foods: Cooking oil and long life milk
Cleaning items: Washing up liquid, bleach, toilet cleaner, dusters, spray cleaner, surface wipes
Toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower gel, soap, deodorant (male and female) shampoo, conditioner, razors, hairbrushes, combs, toilet rolls, sanitary towels
Baby Items: nappies (bigger sizes most in demand, 5 + 6 + 7 ) pushchairs, prams, baby baths, changing mats, baby bedding - we currently have a large supply of Moses baskets so not needed at the moment.
Items for donation can be dropped off by arrangement by calling 07962025659. If you are able to collect for us but don’t drive, you can get in touch for us to collect from you. Thank you so much for your support!
Volunteering
Volunteers from all walks of life are welcome to come and work with us. All that you need are a few hours spare time, a willingness to work together in a team and a passion to make a real difference in the lives of people who have left the country of their birth often in traumatic circumstances.
An ability to speak other languages is a real bonus, especially Arabic.
Volunteer roles
We are particularly looking for volunteers to collect donated food from supermarkets and to deliver food and other essential items to families homes
Behind the scenes
We rely on a whole network of supportive people, who may not have time to give during the week, but support us other invaluable ways.
Some people set up a collection point in their place of work or church, and they encourage their friends and colleagues to donate nappies, toiletries, food and other essential items. They talk about our work to others who may be able to help, they tell our stories and 'gossip the good news'.
Some people arrange fundraising initiatives. However small or large the contribution, it is greatly appreciated.
