City St George's Volunteering is organising a Messages of Welcome workshop, as part of a wider project organised by Conversation Over Borders, a UK charity that provides 1-2-1 English and befriending classes to refugees and asylum seekers. 

What is Messages of Welcome?

People who come to the UK are often without their loved ones starting fresh in an unfamiliar place. Spreading messages of welcome helps foster a sense of community and shows people that they are valued, loved and welcome. It provides an opportunity to reaffirm our shared humanity. By taking part, you can offer hope, encouragement, and connection to those navigating the challenges of resettlement.

What will the workshop entail?

You'll write a message to someone who has just arrived in the UK. It can be as short or as long as you want. Feel free to add a drawing or some decorations to make it special! You can think about the following questions:

1.What would you want someone to say to you?

2. What would make you feel safe and welcome?

3. What are some fun or interesting things about the UK that you would want to share?

Date: Tuesday 26th November

Time: 2-4pm

Location: E102 (Student Support Hub)

Please book your free ticket

Accessibility considerations:

Background music: some light background noise will be played out of the lecture speakers at a quiet volune

Enclosed spaces: the room is E102, in the Student Support Hub, with a capacity for 30 people - if you want to take a break at any point you can

Alcohol: there will be no alcohol 

Wheelchair accessibility: the room is fully wheelchair accessible

Seating: this event is a seated event

Lighting: regular room lighting 

Activity level: the activity level is gentle, requiring no exertion

Designated quiet space: there is a rest room nearby in the SSH

Subtitles: we will be using a presentation with text to describe the event

Any queries, please contact volunteering@city.ac.uk