Three people standing outdoors near a handmade earth oven under trees with pink flowers, smiling for the photo.

People working together in a garden, planting and preparing soil for gardening.

A group of people outside chopping wood, with one person in the foreground smiling while sawing a log on a sawhorse, wearing a green raincoat and rubber boots, others in the background working.

Volunteer with Us

Our work relies on volunteers.

If you’d like to join us you can apply directly by completing this application form and then contacting volunteer coordinator Kate on katesanctuarybreaks@gmail.com to let her know you’ve done it.

Or if you would like to find out more contact Kate on katesanctuarybreaks@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Regular volunteer mornings at Hill House

MONDAYS - the First and Third ones of every month.

We have a great team. It’s good fun, companionable and we get loads done.

* volunteers arrive at 10 to sign in, sort tasks and start work
* 10-11.30 work in chosen area - house, garden, DIY, group project
* 11.30 tea/coffee break and chat
* 12-1 continue tasks
* 1-2 optional shared lunch
(Some days some volunteers stay on to plan Days Out or forthcoming Events).We have a great team of volunteers who meet two mornings a month.

Regular Hosting for Sanctuary Breaks Days Out

First TUESDAY of each month.

There is some advance planning for these days. Sanctuary Breaks seek out potential guests and organise their transport. Volunteer hosts agree a plan, offer food contributions and activity ideas. These vary according to the season and who is available.

* hosts arrive by 10.30 to finalise plans and roles and set up.
* 11.15 meet guests from minibus drop off
* 11.30 welcome chat with tea/coffee, followed by a walk
* 1-2 shared home-cooked lunch
* 2-3 an activity - arts/crafts/music/garden/games.
* 3-3.45 tea and cake and rounding off chat.
* 4pm guests depart.
The ‘ Days Out’ are held on the first TUESDAY of every month.

Days Out provide a wonderful opportunity for volunteers and guests to come together in a warm and homely setting, sharing food, conversation, activities and nature. They are highly valued by our guests.

“I feel safe, happy, I’m at home” “We forget we are asylum seekers”

“it’s the first time I laughed since being in the UK”

Help with Transport

Getting to the house sometimes requires help with transport, for example from Gloucester or the train station. Please let us know if you can sometimes be available for helping with this.

Fundraising Events

Our fundraising events need a team of volunteers to make them work well.

Become a Trustee

The Board of Trustees meet regulalry to support the work of Sanctuary Breaks. If you would like to find out about the role of a trustee please email katesanctuatybreaks@gmail.com for more information.