BVOR Training & Events
Welcome to your sponsorship journey! REQUEST A TRAINING SESSION
If you are new to refugee sponsorship, we highly encourage you to follow the recommended training steps below to participate in the BVOR Sponsorship Program.
This type of community sponsorship is for folks who want to provide support to refugees globally, but do not currently know anyone to sponsor. This unique program matches potential sponsors with refugees who have already been accepted for resettlement to Canada. *
Please note, refugees cannot be referred to the BVOR program. The selection is done by the UN Refugee Agency and the Federal Government of Canada (IRCC).
1. Getting Started!
Watch our orientation video – learn how community refugee sponsorship works in Canada.
Join an upcoming live Q & A orientation session. Don’t see one ? Request an orientation.
Request an Orientation
Upcoming Sessions: None scheduled at this time. Check back later.
2. Workshops & Webinar Topics!
Upcoming BVOR Sessions | LIVE
We are thrilled to share that our upcoming BVOR Program webinars and training sessions are now open for registration!
Don’t miss out on these invaluable opportunities to expand your knowledge and make a meaningful impact. Here’s what’s in store:
➡️ No dates are scheduled for this workshop. Schedule to be announced.
BVOR Pre-Arrival Orientation: Ready to Welcome Refugees: Get ready for your sponsored refugees’ arrival with essential guidance. Discover support networks, connect with other sponsors, and learn from their experiences.
Note: Those interested should contact our BVOR Worker at bvor@rstp.ca. Groups that have recently matched will also be contacted prior to this workshop.
➡️ No dates are scheduled for this workshop. Schedule to be announced.
Unlocking Opportunities: Introduction to the Blended Visa Office Referred (BVOR) Program: Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar, where you will discover how you can become a catalyst for positive change through refugee sponsorship through Canada’s special program that matches would-be sponsors with refugees in need of resettlement.
3. Other Useful Resources & Learning
4. Ready to Match? Learn about the BVOR Matching Database.
- Visit the Public BVOR page where the redacted profiles currently available for matching are displayed.
- Click the “Register” button. Please note, there is a screening process and both qualified and unqualified sponsors will receive a confirmation email once a decision is made.
- To learn how to place a hold and to confirm a match, request a Matching Database live orientation session with our BVOR trainer at bvor@rstp.ca