Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship.
We will go over the following information:
*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship
*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition
*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition
*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13
*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period.
The monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors.
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Please note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for one hour.
Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs
We will go over the following information:
*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs
*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees
*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance
*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s).
The monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors.
Register Here
Please note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
April Monthly Webinar 2: Preparing a Settlement Plan
Join us for a hands-on webinar about Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. In this second session, you will find out how to get started on your application. The monthly webinars are a 7 part webinar series where you will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z.
If you’re already a sponsor, you are welcome to join us again for a quick refresher course.
Learning Format:
Continue to learn about the PSR program by walking through the entire sponsorship process, following a case-study of Aliya and her sponsorship group as they figure out why the settlement plan is central to the application.
Learn how to calculate the application budget. Find out where to find the current application guide and how to read it with ease. And finally, let’s not forget the importance of planning for contingencies!
Please note: registration is required. This event is taking place on Eastern Daylight Time and is accessible anywhere across Canada.
February Monthly Webinar: Preparing a Settlement Plan
Continue to learn with Aliya’s sponsorship group as they figure out why the settlement plan is central to the application, how to calculate the budget, where to find the application guide, and how to read it easily. And let’s not forget contingency planning!
This event will take place on Eastern Daylight Time
February Monthly Webinar: Completing a Successful Sponsorship Year
Are you curious about the culmination of the sponsorship year? Participate in an engaging webinar with Aliya’s team and Samuel’s family to discover their steps to help Samuel and Estelle achieve independence and successfully finish the 12-month sponsorship period.
This event is taking place in Eastern Daylight Time
February Monthly Webinar: Preparing for Arrival and Orientation
Aliya and the Group of Five are eagerly preparing for her brother’s and his family’s arrival. You’re invited to join them as they ensure everything is in order to welcome Samuel, Estelle, and their two children.
In addition to following along with their preparations, you’re invited to participate in an interactive webinar. This webinar will cover the responsibilities of sponsors during the settlement process, important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees, the power dynamic that exists between sponsors and newcomers, and strategies for managing expectations. Join us for a comprehensive review of these topics and more.
This event is taking place in Eastern Daylight Time
