Volunteering

THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

52 Plymouth Grove W, Manchester M13 0AR
Care home for elderly people, not far from the Chaplaincy. Ask Sr Alicia aperez@jesuit.org.uk for more info.

FOODBANK

Volunteers sort food donations and prepare food parcels for the clients. Sometimes behind the scenes, sometimes with clients (for the latter you may need a DBS check). There are two foodbanks nearby:
Manchester South Central Foodbank - look at for locations and times and how to volunteer.
Manchester Central Foodbank - used to be in the Chaplaincy and was started by Chaplaincy students. Please send an email to info@manchestercentral.foodbank.org.uk including your availability saying how you are connected with our Catholic Chaplaincy.

ARC UK

ARC UK are recruiting for summer cathedral tour guides. This is a fantastic (and cheap!) experience abroad. They are looking for English-speaking tour guides aged 18-30 for our projects in cathedrals and churches around Europe. You'll live in a community with guides of different nationalities for several weeks and have time off to explore the country you're staying in!
You will guide in English, but a second language is useful. They are particularly keen to recruit strong French speakers, while skills in Italian, Spanish and German are also welcome. While prior knowledge of art or architecture is an advantage, training is provided by ARC: passion and enthusiasm for history and storytelling are more important. Volunteers live and work within a Christian community. An interest in Christianity is important but personal faith is not a requirement; they look for experience of community and an ability to work alongside people with a range of faiths and cultural backgrounds.

For more information and to download the application form visit www.uk-arc.org Closing date: Monday 17th of March 2025.