As LASSN’s new Befriending project, Welcome and Connect helps refugees and asylum seekers with accessing support services, education and leisure opportunities in Leeds.
Welcome and connect volunteers support with welcoming refugees and asylum seekers to the city and assist them with making new and meaningful connections. This could be 1:1 support and/or group support in meeting people, attending community events or taking part in workshops that fulfil their personal or professional development goals.
We have our regular meet ups called Tea & Talk where participants can meet other refugees and asylum seekers. This is a great way to create a support network, meet new people and arrange a variety of activities together. Our group volunteers introduce new topics of conversation and support with arranging local trips to community events in and around Leeds.
Welcome and Connect also regularly invites a variety of partner organisations, charities, businesses and professionals to run workshops for personal or professional development at the group sessions.
If you would like to find out more about this project and how you can get involved, please email us via: [email protected]
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