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FAST (First Aid Support Team) is a charity providing first aid mobile clinics in Northern France

16/10/2026

Wow! Our amazing volunteers surprised us all with this massive donation of supplies!
We want to say a massive thank you to our Volunteers Rachel and Lizzie (and the people at her work)! 💙

As a volunteer run organisation, kindness like this really does keep us operating.
FAST is one big team and our supporters and those we support all offer help and collaboration in whatever way they can.
Our volunteers offer their time and skills.
Our supporters (and volunteers) donate supplies, money and spread our work by telling their colleagues and friends.
The displaced people we support help us with translation, helping new arrivals and often, helping us set up our clinics!
FAST is made possible by countless acts of kindness.

If you are interested in getting involved, no matter how, please send us a message!

12/10/2026

Collaboration is key to our work in Calais!

FAST and Care4Calais have recently launched a new pathway for people with medical needs to access clothes as part of their treatment.

This allows us to reduce the spread of infections, improve wound healing and prevent illness. It also allows us to provide more dignified and complete care for the people we support.

FAST often spend time on the same sites as Care4Calais which allows us to reach more people and to then effectively signpost to each other, as well as other organisations.

We also work together in other ways. FAST check and restock first aid kits and provide first aid training to volunteers! Care4calais often provides FAST volunteers with delicious homemade lunches!

All of our work would not be possible or as effective if it wasn’t for the collaboration and teamwork we share with each other as well as the countless other organisations that work alongside us in Calais. 💙

26/09/2026

As we move into the winter months, we always see an increase in the first aid and healthcare supplies we need to operate our clinics.

We have a variety of ways our supporters can help keep us operating.

A new and exciting way to raise money or donate is by “wearing your solidarity”! 👖🧢👕💙✨
We have a selection of clothes and accessories with unique FAST designs that are for sale on our website. It’s a way of raising awareness as well as raising money for our work.✨
We also have a range of sports clothing! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👟
Fancy completing a marathon, race or other fundraising event? We now have the cool clothing to match!

https://www.f-a-s-t.eu/fast-merch/

Please check out our website via the link bellow to find or send us a message to find out more.

https://www.f-a-s-t.eu/winterappeal/

As always, thank you for supporting FAST. We couldn’t do what we do without the kindness of our community 💙

15/09/2026

A huge thank you to all the runners of the 6° Backyard Ultra Hulshorst! 🧡

On 5 September, our team provided medical support during the race, and the participants donated €450 to FAST. That money goes straight to our work in Calais, where our volunteers provide first aid, wound care and hygiene supplies to people on the move six days a week.

Thank you to the organisers, the runners and everyone who came out to cheer. It was a great day, and we're really grateful for your support.

Want to support FAST too? Our (orange) running shirts are available now. https://www.f-a-s-t.eu/fast-merch/

Organising your own run, event or fundraiser for FAST? We'd love to help. Get in touch at [email protected].

11/09/2026

We are hiring a Field Coordinator to lead our healthcare service for displaced people in Calais and Dunkirk for a minimum of 3 months.
Start Date: End of October 2026.

This is a voluntary position but a contribution of €600 a month towards living expenses is available.

The role involves:
-working first aid shifts, acting as a contact point for volunteers focusing on coordination, managing schedules and managing first aid supplies, liaising with other NGOs, running first aid training and running clinics.
-You will be supported by an experienced remote team of health professionals.
-Training and a handover will be provided.
-You must be a registered Nurse, Doctor or Paramedic to apply for this role.
-We welcome applicants of mixed experience and clinical backgrounds.
-You do not need to have previous humanitarian work experience.
-An understanding of the humanitarian crisis in Northern France is desirable but training will be provided.
-We can be somewhat flexible with dates so if this is something you are considering please message us.

Please contact us with any questions and share with any Health Professionals you think might be interested!
For more information and to apply, please email your CV to: [email protected]

04/09/2026

The last few weeks have been busy for our team of volunteers.

As the weather starts to cool down and conditions become colder and wetter, we’re seeing the impact of this directly in our clinics.

Coughs and colds are on the rise.
Can you imagine feeling unwell and not having painkillers, a warm bed, or nutritious food to eat?

Wounds related to the cold weather are increasing, too. Burns from lighting fires to keep warm, moisture related wounds and trench foot.

Can you imagine walking for miles every day?
Wet shoes. Wet socks. A painful blister at the back of your heel can very quickly turn into something much bigger and more complicated.

The people we support are met with hostility every day.

Their basic human rights are ignored.

Every item and necessity needed to survive has a massive barrier placed in front of it.

Cold? But you have no shelter. Your coat is wet. You gave your blanket to a child.

Hungry? You missed the food distribution because you needed to charge your phone to check on your elderly mother.

Feeling unwell? Do you leave your tent in the rain to visit FAST, or do you try to rest and keep dry?

Every day, we see people with illness and injury. Not because humans sometimes get injured or become unwell, but because the conditions they are forced to survive in have directly caused them.

17/08/2026

“This week due to yet another heatwave, many people on the move are suffering with headaches, dehydration and eye irritation from the dust.
We are using more and more supplies, such as electrolytes and eye wash, to meet these needs but this means some of our stock is now running low.
FAST relies on volunteers and donations to ensure the communities we support receive the first aid they need.
Our work continues no matter the weather.
Even a small donation can make a huge impact here on the ground.”
- Genevieve, Field Coordinator

13/08/2026

Introducing our new Field Coordinator! Please join us in welcoming her.

“Hello! My name is Genevieve and I have just started my handover period before becoming the next Field Coordinator.
I am a newly qualified nurse and have been volunteering in Calais with FAST and Care4Calais for the last 3 years.
The situation has changed each time I have been back, as Field Co, I hope to continue providing access to healthcare and providing a little more dignity for the communities we support.
I can’t wait to start the role properly and meet all the incoming volunteers, I have already learnt so much from the current field co and I am excited to pass this on.”

12/08/2026

Another Heatwave! 🥵🔥
Delivering our first aid clinics in Calais during yet more hot weather presents us with new challenges.
The heat, paired with poor shelter, limited water and food means that the people we support are at higher risk for dehydration, heat stroke and other heat related injuries.
Whilst we can hide from the worst of the sun, refugees and displaced people in Calais don’t have the luxury of using fans, a nice breezy aircon or even to rely on a guaranteed water supply.
Our volunteers continue to work in the 30 degree weather, offering our usual services as well as bringing extra drinking water and screening for heat related illnesses.
Can you help ensure our services can continue?
We rely entirely on the generous donations of our supporters.
Our summer appeal is live and we are taking donations via our website.
Please see the link in our bio!
Thank you 💙

01/08/2026

Ever thought about being a volunteer with us?
FAST are a completely volunteer run organisation and thanks to our volunteers, we are able to offer our first aid and healthcare clinics 6 days a week.
Without volunteers on the ground, we can’t do this.
If you have ever wondered about joining us… This is YOUR sign 🩺👩‍⚕️🏥💙
Apply by filling in our form via the link in our bio or send us a message and we can tell you more!
Thank you!

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http://www.f-a-s-t.eu/

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