1.Volunteer
We have a range of volunteering opportunities for those who are interested want to meet some great people. Get in touch if you'd like to help with:
DRS regular open times
Thursdays - 9.30am - 12.30pm
Saturdays - 9.30am - 12.30pm
you will find us at our premises sorting through donations, preparing for the next jumble sale, in English conversation sessions, gardening and lots more! We advertise on our Facebook page when we're going to be there and on the events page here, so check first before turning up.
Calais aid runs - working with other teams or by ourselves we send aid to Northern France to deliver all that's been collected by you guys to teams in Calais, Dunkirk and Paris.
If you'd like to volunteer overseas, we can help you get started and match you up with the right organisation or place for you to volunteer, whether it be in a warehouse preparing welcome packs, sorting clothing, checking tents or chopping wood, in one of the kitchens helping to feed the refugees or in the camps distributing aid to residents.
2.Donate goods
Our most needed items are listed here:
*Needs list**
---THE MOST PRIORITY ITEMS WILL ALWAYS BE SLEEPING BAGS AND BLANKETS---
Blankets (Thick and thin)
Sleeping bags (Thick and thin)
Tents (popups are the best and 1/2/3 man are ideal, but we'll take any and all)
Tarpaulins Small/Medium/Large.
-Backpacks (Medium)
**Clothing**
Mens (s/m) brand new socks and underwear.
Mens (s/m) tshirts.
Mens (s/m) tops.
Mens (s/m) jumpers/hoodies.
Mens Trousers/jeans/joggers
(s/m sizes 28" to 34")
-belts
Mens Shoes and Boots
(sizes 40 to 45, especially 42 and 43)
Mens coats/jackets. Preferably good winter quality.
Hats.
Scarves
Gloves
Thermal underwear longjohns/vests
**Weather protection**
Survival bags.
Waterproof jackets
Sheets/rolls of plastic for rain cover.
Rain ponchos
Foil/Emergency Blankets
**Hygiene **
Wet wipes
Small packs of tissues.
Small packs of toothpaste and toothbrush.
small packs of razor, soap, shampoo and deodorant.
Small packs of lip balm, vasoline and moisturiser.
Small packs of comb, nail file and nail clipper.
-tiny led torches- keyring/pocket sized.
Food packs
1x small bottle of water
1x small juice carton
1x ring pull tin of fish
2x energy/cerial bars
2x chocolate bars.
1 x small pack of nuts
We also accept the following donations:
Women's, children's and men's clothes not listed above (these go on containers to Syria or are sold to raise funds)
Books, toys, DVDs, CDs and general bric-a-brac (basically anything you would donate to a charity shop, in good quality). These are sold in jumble sales and car boots to raise extra funds.
3.Donate Cash
Help us….Make a DENT IN THE RENT!
Please could YOU help us to continue our work and secure our future in our lovely home?
Our only cost is rent - which is only £200 per month. If you could contribute maybe £1 or £2 per month, by Direct Debit, you could help us to offer even more aid and support to refugees in Derby and overseas.
If you are able to help us, please email
julie@derbyshirerefugeesolidarity.org
4.Hold a collection
If you want to hold a collection at your local church, school, village hall, then let us know. We'll help you figure out what to collect and how to sort it and then we'll store it and deliver it to the people who need it. We'll also help you promote the event.
5.Put on a fundraiser
Whether it's an event, a car boot or table top sale, a clothes swap or a sponsored sporting event, we're always looking for people to put on fundraisers for us. This is a great way to bring people together, spread the word and raise awareness of this important cause and bring in some cash to help us deliver aid to refugees. Get in touch and we can help you with promoting the event.
6.Share your skills
Got a skill that you'd like to share? Experience with running or setting up a charity? Got joinery or building skills you could put to use in our warehouse? Are you a photographer that would like to take some promotional photos for us? Get in touch and let us know how you think you could help us improve our set up.
