Opportunities of getting involved in communties and across Lancaster.
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The Olive Branch (Faith in Action), is a Christian charity serving and helping the socially disadvantaged in Lancaster. We are always looking for volunteers who want to get involved and in particular for those who can help donate or collect non-perishable food for our foodbank - can you make use of a collecting bin in your church or work place? www.the-olivebranch.org.uk
Contact: 01524 555715
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Lancaster Street Pastors, Church members act as Street Pastors on Saturday nights, working in partnership with the Police, Council and voluntary groups. We need volunteers from churches to become street pastors or prayer pastors. Also churches/people can help by giving financially. www.lancasterstreetpastors.org.uk
Conact: the Co-ordinator 07510891986
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The Cornerstone Sulyard Street, Lancaster LA1 1PX
Focussed on marginalised people in the community, the Cornerstone is a partnership between Lancaster Methodist Church and a number of charities. We welcome volunteers and visitors of any religious persuasion or none who are sympathetic to the ethos of Lancaster Methodist Church - "an inclusive
Christian community, with a deep commitment to justice and peace, which affirms and values everyone". www.TheCornerstoneLancaster.org.uk
Contact: Peter Brophy 01524 382301
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The Chaplaincy Dept at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary is looking for more volunteers to help with 1) taking Holy Communion to patients on wards 2) collecting patients from wards on Sundays and taking them to a service and then returning them. If you can help then please contact the Chplaincy direct.
(posted on 7th November 2017)
