Donate Medical Supplies, Volunteer & Travel With Medical Supplies in University of Toronto

NJT University of Toronto is a Not Just Tourists student club at the University of Toronto. Members collect donated medical supplies, pack them into suitcases and connect travellers with clinics in communities that need them. Not Just Tourists started in 1990 and has since sent over 10,000 suitcases and 2,500,000 lbs of medical supplies to 112 countries. NJT is run entirely by volunteers.

Donate Medical Supplies in University of Toronto

Have unused or surplus medical supplies at home, or at a clinic, pharmacy or hospital? NJT accepts supplies such as gauze, bandages, dressings, gloves, syringes, IV kits, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, glucometers and other clinical equipment, plus empty full-sized suitcases. We cannot accept medicines, narcotics or other controlled substances, clothing, expired liquids or medical waste.

To donate, fill out the University of Toronto donation form. NJT University of Toronto will email you the next steps for dropping off or arranging pickup of your donation.

Volunteer in University of Toronto

No medical experience is needed. Volunteers sort donated supplies, pack suitcases for travellers, pick up and drop off donations, host suitcase drives and help spread the word. Fill out the University of Toronto volunteer form and the team will be in touch.

Take Medical Supplies Overseas From University of Toronto

Travelling soon? Make your trip count by carrying a suitcase of donated medical supplies to a clinic at your destination. NJT provides the packed suitcase, the supplies and a letter explaining the donation, and can suggest clinics in many destinations. Read what other travellers experienced on our Traveller Stories page, then apply on the University of Toronto Take Supplies page.