Collecting for Syria.
We organise aid collections to send to Syria. Email Becky if you can help in anyway Becky or call 07961 170225
Can you donate?:
- Care packs for mothers & babies – http://www.samarasaidappeal.org/care-packs
- Coats & snow-wear, new and used – adult, child & baby
- New underwear only (no used), with tags or in packaging
- Shoes (polished) all seasons in immaculate condition
- Boots & welly boots, clean, adult/child
- Blankets, sleeping bags, sheets & towels in immaculate condition
- Duvets only if like new with no marks or stains
- Wheelchairs, zimmer frames and crutches (paired)
- Moses baskets and baby bedding
- Disposable nappies, sanitary towels & incontinence pads
Our aim is to provide practical support and friendship to refugees and asylum seekers coming to Harrogate.
How do we do this?
- Offer toys, clothes, bedding, furniture, TVs etc. via donations.
- Provide local guides to the area translated into Arabic.
- To organise social opportunities for the families to meet to prevent isolation.
- To take families to local attractions.
- To facilitate social interactions with lifts where necessary.
- Supporting the Refugee Council and NYCC with any needs identified for the refugees where feasible.
Roles that you can volunteer for:
- Arabic speaking Interpreter (enhanced DBS may be required)
- Lift Coordinator (coordinating volunteers who have offered lifts)
- Social events Coordinator (to coordinate opportunities to socialise )
- Large items Coordinator (sourcing extra items of furniture, TVs & DVD players, household items, organising collection and delivery of the items)
- Volunteer Coordinator (processing applications and introducing volunteer to the relevant coordinator(s))
- Assisting with running the clothes bank (once a month). Please note this will be open to anyone in Harrogate on a low income via a voucher referral system and not just refugees.
- Collecting and delivering furniture and TVs etc
- Giving lifts to social events if requested by lift’s coordinator
- Taking the families on outings / inviting them to an activity that you attend.
To apply please click here to download a form, complete and return to Michelle Hayes.
Current Needs:
Click here to see what we are currently looking for.
For any queries or offers of help (financial, donations of items, or volunteering) please email harrogaterefugees@gmail.com
Asylum seekers can also get in touch via this address.