New Scots | REFUGEE COMMUNITY
CONNECTING NEW SCOTS
Since 2017 our New Scots project has welcomed families and individuals from multicultural backgrounds as they navigate their new home. It can be daunting arriving in a new place and starting over.
We host a space every Friday, 11am – 1pm in 12 Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1NB. The drop in is an informal, friendly relaxed space where friendships are formed, and experiences are shared. We have also utilised this space to invite many organisations to meet with Inverclyde's New Scots, many of which have now connected with a variety of organisations & services.
We also meet with families and individuals on a 1-2-1 basis to offer a more tailored support offering a unique person-centred approach. This has seen many individuals secure employment, move in to volunteering roles, enter college and a variety of individual needs have been met.
We continue to organise tailor made group activities which has brought diverse cultures together, for example; social bike rides, art classes, hill walks, film making, creative writing and bring and share food days and much more. Your Voice recognises that Partnership and Collaboration is at the heart of successful support and integration which helps individuals and families the opportunity to grow and learn through new experiences. Without these partnerships, we wouldn’t be able to provide all these amazing activities and experiences.
GET INVOLVED!
Perhaps you’re an organisation who would like to get involved? Or perhaps you have just moved here from another country? Are you a refugee or an asylum seeker?
Whatever your query, contact our office 01475 728628 or email gaynor.lochhead@yourvoice.org.uk
New Scots Voices…
“Inverclyde could visit other places with refugee communities and we could learn from each other.””
New Scots Voices…
“Have volunteering opportunities specifically identified for new Scots, this would help us build on our English language, make friends and feel valued.”
New Scots Voices…
“Your Voice help us, it is good coming on a Friday to our own group space, be good to do more activities and invite people in to join us.”
Get in touch!
enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk
01475 728628
Your Voice, 12 Clyde Square, Greenock PA15 1NB