About Us
OSSAC is a partnership of the student organisations helping those who are homeless and in need in the city of Oxford.
We bring greater visibility to the work of Oxford's students in this area, signposting volunteers, supporters and those experiencing homelessness to the actions and services they’re looking for.
Our partnership has been established to help students better work together to support the city's homeless community. This involves directing resources to where they can be used most effectively and efficiently, as well as supporting the invaluable work of professional services in Oxford.
We currently have 3 student projects, Turl Street Homeless Action, Food Rescuers, and New College Curry runners.
We serve three main functions:
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To bring hot drinks and food to those sleeping rough in central Oxford
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To provide good company and being a caring listener for those facing a difficult situation, aiming to reduce loneliness and brighten someone’s evening a little!
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To bridge the divide between students and the homeless community
We would love to have you on board! There is no formal application or training process, but our Overview Document will give you an idea of how we run. Once you have read this through, you can read our Volunteer Protocol, and the Health and Safety guidelines. See the 'Volunteer with Us' page for all the information you will need.
If you would like to volunteer with us, sign up for our Mailing List and join the whatsapp group. When you are ready to sign up for a shift, put your name down on our Shift Rota!
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