Courses 2008 : The truth behind the Tabloids

October 2008 (evening)

Please join us for information sessions on ASYLUM ISSUES and training for BEFRIENDING asylum seekers and refugees.

All Saints Church
172 Herbert Road
Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 0PR

See 'Contact' page for more details

The training is offered to all those interested in becoming 'befrienders' of asylum seekers and refugees or anyone wishing to gather further information on asylum and refugee issues is also welcome.

Sessions will focus on:

• the current situation and needs relating to asylum seekers and refugees
• the asylum application process
• how individuals and churches across the city are responding to the needs of asylum seekers and refugees
• befriending matters including motivation behind our action, boundaries, and cultural and religious sensitivity.

Befrienders and asylum seekers will share their stories.

We are looking for volunteers who are compassionate, volunteers with good listening skills, volunteers who can stand alongside others, volunteers who can develop trust, volunteers who will be friends and volunteers who will, when necessary, take initiative and action. Please consider volunteering as a befriender, so that together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of asylum seekers and refugees.

If you are planning to attend could you please contact the RESTORE office so we have an idea of numbers.

Further details are available from:
Jeremy Thompson (Befriending Coordinator of RESTORE)
0121 766 8764