Four ways you can help the MEC today

Here are four ways you can help the MEC get off the ground…

1. Volunteer with our Cafe

We need a small team of committed volunteers to help us staff the Cafe as it gets off the ground. Ideally you’ll be able to offer a couple of lunchtimes per week, or be willing to join a relief list to help on an ad hoc ‘emergency’ basis.

How? Email Damian Barker at damian.barker@message.org.uk

2. Donate essential items

We’re looking for donations of light catering equipment and supplies for the Cafe – catering-grade chopping boards, kitchen utensils, etc. We also need professional salon equipment for our Hair and Beauty business – including chairs, hairdryers, etc. In both cases, these could be either new goods or a donation towards purchasing them.

How? Email info@message.org.uk

3. Mentor an apprentice

Matty Hawthorne is coordinating a team of mentors to support our apprentices outside of work time, helping them to settle into churches and establish a healthy lifestyle. You’ll need to be able to offer at least a couple of hours a week – possibly much more.

How? Email matty.hawthorne@message.org.uk

4. Grab a paintbrush

The inside of the new MEC building needs painting from top to bottom before we open to the public. We’re planning a couple of work days over weekends in November (dates TBC but probably 10/11 and 17/18 November). If you’re handy with a paintbrush, come and join in!

How? Email info@message.org.uk to register your interest.