These training courses are all brief (15-30 min), self-paced, and interactive. Each training course can be taken independently of the others but can also be used to create a comprehensive training plan. Technical assistance for both sponsors completing the training and resettlement staff who wish to use the training can be requested here.
Use the toolkit to establish goals, get organized for recruitment, create or adapt tools for your toolbox, and develop skills for effective recruitment. Create success at your agency and lift up community sponsorship nationwide. Future community sponsors are waiting for you!
Resettlement agency networks are increasingly seeing the value in such groups with all ten national resettlement agencies facilitating groups of a similar nature. Networks have identified CoPs are “especially helpful to uncover the similarities in experiences, share ideas for addressing key challenges, to provide space to share resources, and perhaps most importantly, to not feel…
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This workbook provides additional content and activities to support reflection and discussion within your organization as you apply the information covered in the Ready, Set, Launch! training to your specific context. Download Community Mapping Template Download Service Mapping Template
Refugee Welcome Collective is proud to offer a video series with practical advice for newcomers in community sponsorship. We know that the most valuable knowledge comes from those with lived experience. Our partners at USAHello interviewed refugees across the country about their experiences with community sponsors. Their collective knowledge and advice are shared in this…
When used as part of Newcomer Sponsorship Toolbox, the Newcomer Important Contact Guide helps newcomers and sponsors have a positive sponsorship experience from arrival to celebrating sponsorship success.
When used as part of Newcomer’s Planning for Sponsorship Pack, the Transition Meeting Guide helps newcomers and sponsors have a positive sponsorship experience from arrival to celebrating sponsorship success.
When used as part of Newcomer’s Planning for Sponsorship Pack, the Midpoint Meeting Guide helps newcomers and sponsors have a positive sponsorship experience from arrival to celebrating sponsorship success.
When used as part of Newcomer’s Planning for Sponsorship Pack, the Arrival Meeting Guide helps newcomers and sponsors have a positive sponsorship experience from arrival to celebrating sponsorship success.