Restore Autumn 2023 Training Course

The training is open to anyone who wants to find out more about refugee issues or who wants to explore the possibility of befriending a refugee or asylum seeker through Restore. (All welcome and no obligation to volunteering with Restore at the end.)

The October course will be a physical programme on Tuesday 3, 10 and 17 October 2023 from 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm at The Rep theatre.

For more information please email [email protected] and to sign up please see the flyer and click the link below. The course is FREE of charge and is part of Restore’s work to raise awareness of refugee issues and motivate people for action.

Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/230732017890049

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