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.