North West Migrants Forum issue urgent appeal for volunteers to take part in an exciting new project

The North West Migrants Forum are currently recruiting 10 new volunteers.

The volunteers will take part in a project aimed at bringing young people from different backgrounds together.

A North West Migrants Forum spokesperson said: "We are currently recruiting 10 youth work volunteers to take part in an exciting project for young people! The volunteers will assist our staff to coordinate, supervise and deliver project activities under our Shared stories safe space project

"'Shared Stories Safe Spaces: An Intercultural Northern Ireland' is aimed at improving attitudes between young people of different backgrounds and at increasing community knowledge around migration and immigration, encourage mutual respect and understanding of other communities to highlight the issues around racism, hate crime and discrimination.

"The project will kick off with a The 2 days camping residential which is taking place on 11- 12th August at Tullagh Bay Equestrian Centre with Wild Atlantic Way Adventures.

"Activities such as horse riding, surfing, the famous bog challenge, team games on Tullagh Beach, wall climbing, archery, a nightline as well as a trip to Doagh Island Famine Village will be delivered.

"Shared stories safe space residential is supported by the Executive Office under its Central Good Relation Fund

"Please, note that Access NI Disclosures certificate will be required for you to take part in this project. NWMF will assist volunteers who may wish to work with young people to gain their access NI disclosure certificates.

"Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] requesting an Expression of Interest Form. Alternatively you can contact call NWMF office on 0287 136 2184."