Donating Material Goods
Many immigrants and asylum seekers in Malta live in very difficult conditions, often lacking even the most basic necessities.
The following items are particularly useful and make a big difference to people in need:
> Soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes and other toiletries
> Towels and sheets
> Baby food and powdered milk
> Nappies
> Medicines
> Blankets
> Easyline prepaid phonecards
> Foodstufffs

Any donation, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.

Donating Money
JRS needs considerable resources to be able to provide these services. In addition to salary costs, JRS must fund all other expenses relating to this project, including:
> Telephone calls to countries of origin to assist asylum seekers with the procurement of documents
> Purchase of Easyline phonecards for detainees
> Payment of legal costs where court action is necessary
> Purchase of stationery and other basic necessities
> Printing of informational materials for asylum seekers

Furthermore, substantial funds are spent on social work related issues, such as:
> Emergency humanitarian assistance for specific cases
> Purchase of medicinals not covered by national health system in specific cases

Cheques may be made payable to: Jesuit Refugee Service. All donations are acknowledged in writing when donor details are supplied.

Bank Transfers may be made to the following account:

Bank name: HSBC Bank Malta plc
Address:  1 Naxxar Road Birkirkara BKR 9049
Bank agency: 233 Republic Street, Valletta
Swift Code: MMEBMTMT
IBAN Code: MT45MMEB44163000000016116055050
Beneficiary: Jesuit Refugee Service
Address:  SAC Sports Complex, 50 Triq ix-Xorrox, Birkirkara BKR 1631
Account number:  016116055050

When contact details are submitted in the narrative, JRS will acknowledge the donation.

Any contribution you can make towards these costs, no matter how small, will make a difference.

Volunteering to Work on a JRS Project
We need volunteers who are willing to do any of the following on a regular basis:

Legal assistance & social work service
1. Outreach Work
Volunteers will visit detention centres with JRS staff on a regular (usually weekly) basis, to meet detainees to provide basic information and procedures and to receive requests for assistance. A basic knowledge of refugee law is an asset; training will be provided.
2. Research & administration
Volunteers will be asked to undertake research on particular legal or practical policy issues or to assist with administration.
3. Legal casework
Volunteers will provide legal assistance free of charge on specific cases assigned to them by JRS – in detention centres and/or with asylum seekers in the community. Candidates should have an undergraduate law degree, be familiar with refugee law, and have a good command of written and spoken English and Maltese.

Pastoral care
1. Priests to celebrate mass
Volunteers will visit detention centres on a roster basis to celebrate mass for detainees. Even if you cannot offer this service once a week, do tell us about your availability.
2. Pastoral workers
Volunteers will organise bible studies and other activities within detention centres and provide basic pastoral care to detainees.
3. Detention visitors
Volunteers will visit detention centres on Sunday mornings to participate in the mass and visit the detainees.

Requirements:  
Volunteers must fulfil the following basic requirements:
> Maturity and ability to work in stressful situations
> Ability to keep commitments undertaken and observe rules of confidentiality
> Willingness to work within a team and to be accountable towards the project coordinator

Knowledge of Maltese, French, Arabic and other relevant languages is an asset

Commitment: 
What we expect from you:
Volunteers will be required to undergo initial training and induction as well as ongoing training and formation, as necessary.
They are required to take a commitment for a fixed time, for a minimum of six months.
We estimate that to volunteer within most of these projects one should be able to offer at least 3 to 4 hours per week. Outreach workers and Detention Visitors must be ready to work according to a fixed schedule.

What you can expect from us:
JRS will provide volunteers with initial training intended to provide the formation and skills necessary to carry out the tasks entrusted to them. JRS staff will provide regular supervision and support.