Emmaus Bristol

Become a Companion

At the heart of our Community are our Companions. We believe that every human being is special and has gifts and talents that can be used to help others no matter what their background and experiences.  We hope that all who join us as Companions  will not only move forward themselves but improve the lives of others around them and in the wider community.

What to expect on joining the Community

You will:

• be living in a safe place with other Companions
• work a  5-day week in our social business – this goes to help not only pay for your place with us but also helps others most in need
• receive your board and lodging (rent paid for by Housing Benefit) and we give you £42 a week, £6 of which are put in a Credit Union account to be available when you  leave the Community.
• sign off Benefits
• receive holidays and allowances to go on holidays
• stay for as long or short a time as you choose.  There is no limit to how long you can stay
• have your own en-suite room
• have  all your meals, toiletries, heating, laundry facilities  provided for you
• be welcomed by Dillan, the Community sheepdog (no other pets allowed)
• be expected to follow strictly the Community’s rules:
  • no violence, drugs or alcohol are permitted in the Community.

We will:

• give you the  chance to improve your quality of life
  

  Each Companion makes their room homely

• encourage and support  you in tackling issues such as:
  • addiction
  • finding a job and a home
  • mending relationships
  • further education
  • achieving better health
• encourage you to help others through our programme of “solidarity” (see below)

Solidarity

The Emmaus ethos is to help others who are worse off.  We call this Solidarity and it has many faces.  We reach out as far as Central Africa and have helped set up a project to provide clean drinking water in a village in Benin.  In addition we have helped local people and a number of projects in Bosnia and Bulgaria.

Click here to contact us and choose community enquiries from the drop down box.
You can download an application form.  EmmausBristol-ReferralFormEmail.

Find out more about Companions

 

About Bristol

Bristol is a vibrant and active city and you are welcome to take advantage of the many opportunities it offers for education, tourism and relaxation.  Emmaus Bristol is in a very convenient location.  Click here for a map

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