get involved

volunteering at the refuge

The Refuge des Jeunes relies on its valuable volunteers. Many choose to work in the kitchen, helping with meal service and logistics, where they have the opportunity to interact with those who stop by for the evening.

If you're interested in volunteering, you can serve meals one evening a week from 6 pm to 10 pm. You can also donate clothes, such as jeans, cotton fleece, coats, shoes, and boots.

Even after finding housing, those we help may still live in extreme poverty. We offer them monthly food assistance. You can help by collecting nonperishable food products, such as pasta, spaghetti sauce, stews, and peanut butter, which we will distribute during their visits.

Occasionally, the Refuge needs help transporting materials or food, or with specialized services such as painting, plastering, and manual labor.

If you have relevant expertise in IT, finance, translation, or other areas, we would love to hear from you.