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Sanitary Products Packing (SU SA 25-26)
Organisation Details
Student Action Homelessness Projects
Activity type: Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, Human and Civil Rights
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Student Action has 4 projects that support homeless people, or those on the edge of homelessness, in and around Manchester. Our projects form part of the Coalition of Relief, which is a group of organisations that have come together to help combat the problems that homeless people face in Manchester.
Stockport Food Project: aims to provide a hot, healthy meal for residents at a men's homeless shelter. We aim to provide this meal once a week and provide social interaction as we eat and cook together in the communal kitchen. To get involved email Project Leaders Yuki on stockporthomelessfoodproject@gmail.com
Strathclyde Shelter Project: focuses on connecting with women and children staying in the shelter through entertaining and creative activities. It is a way to provide support to those people during a difficult time in their life. To get involved look them up on the Volunteer Hub or email Project Leader Andy on Thestrathclydeproject@gmail.com
Outreach Project: aims to go out in Manchester city centre, usually in pairs (a project leader and volunteer) a few times a week, and provide hot drinks and company to the homeless people of Manchester. To get involved, look us up on the Volunteer Hub or email Project Leaders Maia and Ollie on homeless.outreach2@outlook.com
Once A Month Project: This project aims to support vulnerable people across Manchester by providing charities with sanitary products and hygiene items. We aim to ensure that the packing sessions are fun and relaxing, enabling volunteers to meet like-minded people whilst also contributing to the local community. To get involved with Once A Month, look them up on Facebook or the Volunteer Hub or email Project Leaders Hannah, Salma and Daniela on onceamonth.sa@gmail.com
Stockport Food Project: aims to provide a hot, healthy meal for residents at a men's homeless shelter. We aim to provide this meal once a week and provide social interaction as we eat and cook together in the communal kitchen. To get involved email Project Leaders Yuki on stockporthomelessfoodproject@gmail.com
Strathclyde Shelter Project: focuses on connecting with women and children staying in the shelter through entertaining and creative activities. It is a way to provide support to those people during a difficult time in their life. To get involved look them up on the Volunteer Hub or email Project Leader Andy on Thestrathclydeproject@gmail.com
Outreach Project: aims to go out in Manchester city centre, usually in pairs (a project leader and volunteer) a few times a week, and provide hot drinks and company to the homeless people of Manchester. To get involved, look us up on the Volunteer Hub or email Project Leaders Maia and Ollie on homeless.outreach2@outlook.com
Once A Month Project: This project aims to support vulnerable people across Manchester by providing charities with sanitary products and hygiene items. We aim to ensure that the packing sessions are fun and relaxing, enabling volunteers to meet like-minded people whilst also contributing to the local community. To get involved with Once A Month, look them up on Facebook or the Volunteer Hub or email Project Leaders Hannah, Salma and Daniela on onceamonth.sa@gmail.com
Description of role: Volunteers will assist in assembling and packaging sanitary product kits for distribution to homeless women, while also adding thoughtful decorative touches such as simple drawings or uplifting notes to make each pack more personal and supportive. No specific prior experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the wellbeing and dignity of homeless women.
Session takes place on the 8th of October from 2-4pm.
Session takes place on the 8th of October from 2-4pm.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Fixed / Short term
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Wednesday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours
Location:
Student Union - Room B2
Manchester
M13 9PR