Volunteering is at the heart of everything LASSN does – and we are committed to ensuring all our volunteers are well trained for the roles they undertake. Each year we run a series of Training courses – drawing on skills and knowledge inside and outside the organisation.
Training Opportunities and Social Events for Current LASSN Volunteers
Please check back during the year as more dates and details will be added.
2025 dates
JANUARY
Teaching Beginners English – 14th January, 6-7.30pm. This session is led by Daniela, our expert on the subject. It will be on Zoom. Register here to be sent the Zoom link.
English at Home Skill Share – 28th Jan, 10.30am – 12pm in the LASSN offices. A great chance to share ideas and resources with other tutors. Book your place!
FEBRUARY
LASSN AGM and Celebration 22nd Feb, time TBC. Venue- All Hallows Church, 24 Regent Terrace LS6 1NP. Join us to hear about what LASSN has been up to over the past year and celebrate with us over food and performance!
MARCH
English at Home Skill Share –5th March, 6-7.30pm at the LASSN Office. A great chance to share ideas and resources with other tutors. Book your place!
Getting the most from the online LASSN teaching resources – Time and date TBC. Will be at the LASSN office. A session to look at navigating the online ESOL resources, sharing our favourites and answering any questions.
APRIL
TBC
MAY
English at Home Skill Share – 2nd May, 10.30am-12pm at Mistal Kitchen in Otley. A great chance to meet other tutors and share ideas and resources. Any questions email [email protected]. Book your place!
JUNE
Online Skill Share – 11th June, 6-7.30pm on Zoom. This is open to all English at Home volunteers to share ideas and resources. Book your place here to get the Zoom link.
Refugee Week – 16-22nd June, stay tuned for details of LASSN’s involvement.
Refugee World Cup –21st June, 12.30-4.30pm at Dixon’s Academy Pitch, LS7 3BG. The event is being organised by LASSN, LRF and Leeds United Foundation. Contact [email protected] if you want more information on how to enter as registration is essential.
JULY
TBC
AUGUST
The LASSN picnic TBC A chance for everyone at LASSN to get together, play games, eat food and hopefully enjoy some sunshine!
SEPTEMBER
TBC
OCTOBER
TBC
NOVEMBER
TBC
DECEMBER
The LASSN End of Year Volunteers Social- (exact date and details tbc)