Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP)

National webinar: 'BVOR Pre-Arrival Orientation: Ready to Welcome Refugees' (For BVOR program sponsors)
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Get ready for the arrival of the refugees you sponsored with this info-packed webinar all about:
– calculating a budget
– understanding and accessing RAP support
– planning for the first few days and weeks after arrival
– connecting to settlement support and other local resources
– communication before and after arrival

Regional webinar, British Columbia: 'SPO Networking Forum - Free Settlement Services Info Session for BC Sponsors'
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:45
As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for making sure the basic settlement needs of the newcomers they are met during their first twelve months here.
This can be a daunting task, but sponsors don’t have to do it alone! Connect with a Settlement Provider Organizations (SPOs) and receive support from trained professionals.
Settlement workers complement and enhance the settlement support given by private sponsorship groups. By working together, private sponsors and SPO staff can improve the settlement and integration journeys of sponsored refugees.
With guest Speakers from settlement provider organizations MOSAIC, S.U.C.C.E.S.S., ISS of BC, and Impact North Shore

You’ll learn about:
Free post-arrival settlement and integration programs
Service eligibility requirements & registration
Meet local settlement organizations that provide these services in Metro Vancouver, BC

Register Here
