Explore the importance of managing volunteer expectations Volunteers come to sponsorship from many different backgrounds and belief systems. They may have very specific and personal expectations of ho...
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. As a community sponsorship volunteer you must be alert to safeguarding concerns so that you are able to recognise, respond and report in a timely...
Our Safeguarding Awareness E-Learning is available for all Community Sponsorship group members. This training course has been designed for Community Sponsorship groups preparing to welcome a refugee f...
Reset worked with Dr Andia Papadopoulou, a Clinical Psychologist, to put together these resources in order to provide some information about supporting your well-being in the Community Sponsorship con...
Here you will find hints and tips for recruiting, managing and supporting your volunteer team Community Sponsorship groups are made up of active, highly committed volunteers. You may be meeting each o...
How to ensure volunteers are suitable to deliver your integration support There are some key things to think about when you start organising your group. We have outlined some of the measures tha...
Tools and tips for building a budget to support a resettled family As part of your resettlement plan you will need to design a budget. This is because you need to have an idea of the costs involved in...
As a Community Sponsorship group, you will have safeguarding responsibilities to protect everyone you work with from harm. Our guide aims to help you to navigate these. Safeguarding is about protectin...
As part of your Community Sponsorship Group, you’ll need to think about what the support you offer refugees looks like. It may seem a little strange to set boundaries on the way in which you wor...
Suggestions on how to effectively keep records about the support your Group members are providing When you are supporting a refugee family to build a life in the UK, your Group will need to keep recor...
A resource to help you assess and mitigate common risks you may face while supporting a refugee family We don’t want to pretend that Community Sponsorship comes without challenges. Everyth...
Discover different ways to connect with other organisations in your area As part of your Community Sponsorship application, you will be doing lots of research into the services and organisations in yo...
Access free training and information about Prevent Your safeguarding policy includes sections on radicalisation and organised crime. To learn more, you can access free e-learning training on Prevent f...
Think about how you will communicate with a family after arrival Community Sponsorship is all about communication, whether between you as a group or you and the family you support. Ensure a stron...
Find out how to use traditional and digital media for your Community Sponsorship project Raising awareness of your work is going to be essential in recruiting volunteers and raising funds to support y...
This resource will help you consider the skills and experience needed within your group In order to manage your group and ensure that tasks are delegated fairly and appropriately, it will be helpful ...