Homelessness Support – Appeal for Volunteers

Homelessness Support – Appeal for Volunteers

Our dedicated team of Parish volunteers provide support to Sanctuary 21 (Salvation Army) at their premises in Saddler Street, Durham by offering basic food and hospitality to rough sleepers and vulnerable people in our city.

Teams of three people volunteer each day (Monday,Wednesday and Thursday ) for three hours each week. We also have a back-up team who provide cover on a casual basis when regular volunteers are unable to attend and we are supported by teams of students during term time.

Due to holidays and sickness and the student vacation, we are currently struggling to maintain the service and are looking for new volunteers to join our back up team .An empathy with homelessness issues and the ability to work harmoniously within a small team is essential.  If you think you may be able to help please catch me after the Vigil Mass or speak to Kathleen Murray at St Godric’s or Bridget Wilson at St Joseph’s and they will let me know you are interested.

Thank You.

Peter Thompson