No. Sojo House welcomes people of all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs. While the house is rooted in Quaker values like peace, dignity, simplicity, and community, everyone is welcome here.
It means we try to build the house around values of hospitality, equality, mutual respect, and care for one another. There is no expectation that guests or volunteers participate in religious activities.
Sojo House is a small hospitality house and shared community space. We aim to offer rest, stability, and dignity in a home-like environment.
Guests are welcomed through trusted local partnerships and community networks supporting displaced people and individuals in vulnerable situations in Calais.
The house is community-based and collaborative. Guests and volunteers help care for the shared space together and contribute to creating a calm, respectful environment.
No. Participation in prayer, reflection, meals, or gatherings is always optional.
Our work is grounded in:
Hospitality
Human dignity
Nonviolence
Mutual respect
Shared responsibility
Community care
We are a small shared living space, we prioritize people who are respectful, adaptable, community-minded, and committed to safeguarding and dignity-centered hospitality.
Depending on current needs, volunteers may help with:
House setup and maintenance
Cooking and shared meals
Guest support
Cleaning and organizing
Donations and logistics
Community activities
Administrative support
Not necessarily. Kindness, flexibility, emotional maturity, and respect for shared community living are often more important than formal experience.
Yes. Creating a safe and respectful environment for guests, volunteers, and visitors is very important to us. Volunteers may be asked to agree to community guidelines and safeguarding expectations before participating.
Sometimes. Opportunities depend on the current needs and capacity of the house.
Sojo House is supported through grassroots donations, mutual aid, community partnerships, and volunteer support.
Needs change over time, but support may include:
Financial donations
Household items
Bedding and linens
Food and kitchen supplies
Hygiene products
Cleaning supplies
Volunteer time and practical support
We hope to make ongoing support possible through our donation platforms as the project grows.
You can support Sojo House by:
Sharing our work
Connecting us with community partners
Volunteering
Hosting fundraisers
Donating needed items
Keeping the project in your thoughts and prayers
Because small acts of solidarity make spaces like this possible. Every meal, donation, shared resource, and hour of support helps sustain a place of welcome and rest for people who need it.