We are delighted to announce that Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service (VIS) is nearly ready to go thanks to a 3 year grant from National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund! We will be seeking two staff to run the project and are keen to chat with interested organisations about how to get involved and access the interpreter […]
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Creative Communication – Free Workshop – Monday Sept 23rd 2024
Leeds Prevent invite staff to attend a free half day learning event delivery by Odd Arts. The aim is to support organisations that work with young people around issues that have become apparent from the Israel/Hamas conflict and other worldwide conflicts impacting young people.
Access to Education for asylum seeking children within families, guidance from Migration Yorkshire
Migration Yorkshire have produced this guide on access to education for asylum seeking children. You may find this information helpful if working with people seeking asylum.
Solace Training: Wellbeing at Work-An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience. Monday 30th September 9.30-12.30
We are running another Wellbeing at work session on Monday 30th September 2024 9.30-12.30 at our office in Leeds. Course information The trauma we bear witness to in our work, directly or indirectly, undoubtedly affects us. The purpose of this training is to understand how it affects us and what we can do about it. […]
Free Training on UK Parliament for Community Groups in Yorkshire & Humberside
The free sessions are designed to show groups in Yorkshire & Humberside how the House of Commons and House of Lords work, ways to influence decisions made in UK Parliament, get their voices heard and campaign for change. The workshops are hosted by Rachael Dodgson the outreach officer for the North West, Yorkshire & Humberside and can be […]
Interpreter Feedback Questionnaire – help shape Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service
We are writing to let you know about an exciting new service to benefit organisations that support asylum seekers and refugees and their volunteers who provide a vital role in interpreting. We are the Leeds Volunteer Interpreting Service, a partnership of organisations working with asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds. Our service will give interpreters […]
Resource of the Week: New to Leeds 3.0 is launched
By Jon from LASSN on 21st June 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Education, Training & Work, Health, Resource, Volunteers
New to Leeds is the definitive guide to life in Leeds for New Migrants. We’ve updated and expanded it with a whole section for newly granted refugees – spelling out exactly what folks need to do to make a successful transition from seeking asylum to becoming a refugee. It combines all the info that has previously […]
Leeds Health and Wellbeing Training Programme 2024
We are pleased to say we are now promoting our next Leeds Health and Wellbeing Training Programme which will be held in person at the Public Health Resource Centre, Technorth, 9 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3NB Find us on Google Maps The Leeds Health and Wellbeing Training Programme is perfect for those […]
Media/Social media training for organisations, people with lived experience
IMIX works with people and organisations in the migration sector, including refugees and asylum seekers as well as the individuals, organisations and charities which advocate and represent them. They run “Introduction to working with the media” training, “Introduction to Social media” training and “Introduction to the media for those with lived experience”. They also run […]
Free Forest School Sessions
Leeds Dads are putting on their next set of Forest Schools – a great opportunity for Dads to explore and play alongside their children, and others, to be filled with wonder, to help to develop strong bonds and create lovely memories together.
LCC Summer School for Newly Arrived KS2 Pupils 2024
LCC Summer School for Newly Arrived KS2 Pupils will run again this year, every morning from 24th – 26th July & 29th – 30th July 10:00 – 12:00. All children aged from 8 to 11 years old, who are new to English and/or new to school can attend. Flyer and Booking form below If there […]
Solace: Free training sessions in Leeds 2024
We are excited to announce two further training events for 2024. Both are free and for people working in Leeds. Wellbeing at Work: An introduction to Stress & Trauma, Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience Monday 8th July 2024 – 9.30am – 12.30pm Manor House, Manor Street, Leeds, LS7 1PZ Working with Interpreters in a Mental […]