Our Mission
At GARAS (Gloucestershire Action
for Refugees and Asylum Seekers)
we offer support to those seeking
asylum in Gloucestershire, welcoming
them when they arrive, advocating
for them in their daily struggles,
supporting them if they face being
sent back as well as helping them
adjust to their long term future
if they are recognised as refugees.
Contact Information
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees
and Asylum Seekers (GARAS)
111 Barton Street
Gloucester
GL1 4HR
Telephone: 01452 550528
Fax: 01452 538903
email: info@garas.org.uk
www.garas.org.uk
What can you do to help?
Volunteering:
GARAS is very fortunate to receive the help from volunteers who help GARAS in many different ways. We have volunteer English Teachers who help clients by providing lessons that are geared to their individual or small group needs. Welcomers help ensure clients do feel welcomed to GARAS and are a vital part of helping people to feel "safe". Some help with Advice others with IT skills. These are just a flavour of the ways volunteers contribute to the work of GARAS. If you are interested in volunteering please contact GARAS by e-mail or phone - see home page for contact details.
Refugee Week Co-ordinator 2011
We are looking for a volunteer to co-ordinate a programme of events to celebrate and raise awareness during Refugee Week in June 2011. This role will involve very little face-to-face contact with our clients. It will be ideal for someone who enjoys organising, planning, promoting and working collaboratively with other organisations such as ArtShape.
If you are interested in being a Volunteer Refugee Week Co-ordinator, please contact Adele - info@garas.org.uk for more details.
Posted 12 May 2010
In Kind:
We often need bedding, food, household goods, toiletries and occasionally clothes. We currently (Spring 2010) need more food, such as tinned tomatoes, tinned fish, tinned fruit and basmati rice (for destitute clients); as well as biscuits and sugar (to provide welcoming refreshments to clients in the drop-in sessions).
Financial Support:
As a charity we receive funding from various grant making bodies. However, this can be very unpredictable and so we rely on the donations of individuals and organisations. We would like to continue to build up a support base so that whatever the political climate and local situation there can be relevant help for those who require it. You can help us to achieve this by setting up a standing order. If you would like to contribute towards our work please contact us for details of how this can be done.