Register to become a Sponsor.
As a Community Sponsor, you play a key role in helping newcomers settle in and feel at home in your community. Also, it’s an opportunity to gain enriching experience, broaden one’s horizon, and, no less, make a difference!
As a Community Sponsor, you help refugees settle into a safe home and navigate the first steps of their new life. Sponsors also guide new members of the public through various day-to-day issues, such as enrolment into various educational and healthcare institutions, access to employment, social and financial support, and any other daily matters.
As a Host, you welcome and accommodate a refugee in your home while also acting as their Community Sponsor. In other words, for a time being you become both their landlord and a guide to your community.
As a Landlord, you can offer housing to refugees, helping them start anew with the safety and stability of a home. In this case, you only provide housing without any extra responsibilities outside of being their landlord.
Becoming a Sponsor or Host is a shared journey. Here’s what to expect over your six-month engagement:
1
Registration
2
Introduction to the Project
3
Sponsorship Confirmation
4
Training
5
Start of Sponsorship
6
Check-in Meetings with RISE
7
Sponsorship Conclusion and Future Opportunities
Why should I become a Sponsor?
Sponsors play a vital role in helping individuals and families integrate into their new community. By assisting them in securing sustainable housing or providing accommodation, sponsors ease the complex process of settling in, ensuring that the person feels welcome, comfortable, and supported in their new environment. This support can have a lasting, positive impact on their lives.
By sponsoring individuals from diverse backgrounds, you can enrich your own experience, gaining a deeper understanding of different cultures and perspectives.
Sponsorship does not require financial support beyond providing rental housing. In addition to housing, your support will help newcomers navigate bureaucratic processes such as obtaining a residence permit, registering with medical and educational institutions, securing necessary insurance, and finding employment.
Register to join today.
Why is Housing important?
The stepping stone to successful integration is housing. It is where it all starts – from opening a bank account to registration at various institutions – residence address is an essential piece of information that is required in nearly every official form. By providing rental housing to migrants and making them a registered tenant, sponsors eliminate a large initial hurdle a person seeking to integrate must overcome and assist in facilitating the integration process as much as possible. Under the RISE Community Sponsorship scheme, sponsors provide housing with an additional safeguard: the project team will be there to mediate in case there are any problems.
Housing is the crucial first step to successful integration. It serves as the foundation for everything: from opening a bank account to registering at various institutions. A residential address is required on nearly every official form.
By providing rental housing and registering the migrant as a tenant, sponsors help eliminate a significant initial barrier to integration. This support plays a key role in facilitating the settlement process and making it easier for newcomers to build their new lives.
Through the RISE Community Sponsorship initiative, sponsors provide housing with an added safeguard: the project team is available to mediate in case any issues arise, offering additional support for both the sponsor and the migrant.
I want to become a Sponsor. Where do I start?
The first and most important step is registration. By providing detailed and accurate information in your registration form, you increase the chances of making a successful match that will be both fulfilling and beneficial for you as a sponsor, as well as for the individual you’ll be supporting.
I have registered. Now what?
As a sponsor, you will be contacted by the RISE team within a week. We will provide you with all the materials covering what sponsorship entails and schedule a call with you in order to provide you with the best possible match, so you can start your sponsorship journey successfully.
Based on the information provided, you might be matched with a beneficiary who will benefit most from the type of sponsorship you can offer. You’ll then receive full training, along with any relevant information and advice to help you as you begin your sponsorship.
If you’re providing rental housing, we will send you a rental agreement template and guide you through the steps to officially register the housing as the beneficiary’s residence address.
We’re here for any practical questions you may have – just contact us directly.
If I don’t have housing to offer, can I still register as a Sponsor?
Yes, absolutely! Any form of sponsorship is welcomed.
If you don’t have housing to offer yourself, perhaps you know someone who rents housing and can help the person you sponsor secure a rental agreement. Even if that’s not the case, you can still commit to supporting a refugee through their integration process as a Sponsor, not a host, thus becoming their guide into your community.
Every type of support makes a difference!
How long does the whole Sponsorship journey last? What does it entail?
You will be obliged to act as a sponsor for 6 months under the RISE sponsorship program.
As a sponsor, you’ll help the person you’re sponsoring navigate the bureaucratic processes related to their integration. This includes assisting with translating contracts, making appointments with institutions, guiding them to necessary resources or registration forms, and helping troubleshoot any unexpected challenges that arise.
It’s important to note that as a sponsor, you are not legally liable in any circumstances, nor are you expected to co-sign for any services or obligations the person you sponsor chooses to undertake. You are there to act as a guide, friend, and advisor throughout the process.
If you’re providing rental housing, your responsibilities will also include those of a landlord. This means registering the rental agreement with the municipality and helping the person you sponsor register your rental unit as their official residence address.
If you’d like to know more about what this process entails, please feel free to contact us.
What support will I get as a Sponsor?
The RISE team will provide comprehensive training to ensure you are well-prepared to handle any situations that may arise.
The training will cover areas such as social support, practical matters, interacting with relevant institutions, and understanding legal issues.
We will also provide you with a checklist of practical tasks to address throughout your sponsorship journey, and we’re always available for consultation if anything is unclear.
In addition, the project team will conduct regular check-ins with you to address any issues or more complex situations that may come up. You will be given direct contact information for the team, so you can reach out if you need clarification or guidance on who to contact for help or information.
I think the match between me and the person I sponsor is unsuccessful. What should I do?
If you feel the match isn’t working as hoped, don’t worry. Contact the RISE team – we’re here to help. We’ll mediate, discuss the situation, and find the best path forward, whether that’s adjusting expectations or finding a new match.
If there’s a doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you through the process.
How can I determine if the housing I can provide is suitable?
The housing must:
- Provide adequate space, essential utilities (electricity, water, heating), and be free from hazards
- Be located near schools, healthcare, public transportation, and other essential services
- Comply with local building codes and accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities
- Include secure tenancy agreements that ensure stability and legal protection
Why should I become a Sponsor?
Sponsors play a vital role in helping individuals and families integrate into their new community. By assisting them in securing sustainable housing or providing accommodation, sponsors ease the complex process of settling in, ensuring that the person feels welcome, comfortable, and supported in their new environment. This support can have a lasting, positive impact on their lives.
By sponsoring individuals from diverse backgrounds, you can enrich your own experience, gaining a deeper understanding of different cultures and perspectives.
Sponsorship does not require financial support beyond providing rental housing. In addition to housing, your support will help newcomers navigate bureaucratic processes such as obtaining a residence permit, registering with medical and educational institutions, securing necessary insurance, and finding employment.
Register to join today.
Why is Housing important?
The stepping stone to successful integration is housing. It is where it all starts – from opening a bank account to registration at various institutions – residence address is an essential piece of information that is required in nearly every official form. By providing rental housing to migrants and making them a registered tenant, sponsors eliminate a large initial hurdle a person seeking to integrate must overcome and assist in facilitating the integration process as much as possible. Under the RISE Community Sponsorship scheme, sponsors provide housing with an additional safeguard: the project team will be there to mediate in case there are any problems.
Housing is the crucial first step to successful integration. It serves as the foundation for everything: from opening a bank account to registering at various institutions. A residential address is required on nearly every official form.
By providing rental housing and registering the migrant as a tenant, sponsors help eliminate a significant initial barrier to integration. This support plays a key role in facilitating the settlement process and making it easier for newcomers to build their new lives.
Through the RISE Community Sponsorship initiative, sponsors provide housing with an added safeguard: the project team is available to mediate in case any issues arise, offering additional support for both the sponsor and the migrant.
I want to become a Sponsor. Where do I start?
The first and most important step is registration. By providing detailed and accurate information in your registration form, you increase the chances of making a successful match that will be both fulfilling and beneficial for you as a sponsor, as well as for the individual you’ll be supporting.
I have registered. Now what?
As a sponsor, you will be contacted by the RISE team within a week. We will provide you with all the materials covering what sponsorship entails and schedule a call with you in order to provide you with the best possible match, so you can start your sponsorship journey successfully.
Based on the information provided, you might be matched with a beneficiary who will benefit most from the type of sponsorship you can offer. You’ll then receive full training, along with any relevant information and advice to help you as you begin your sponsorship.
If you’re providing rental housing, we will send you a rental agreement template and guide you through the steps to officially register the housing as the beneficiary’s residence address.
We’re here for any practical questions you may have – just contact us directly.
If I don’t have housing to offer, can I still register as a Sponsor?
Yes, absolutely! Any form of sponsorship is welcomed.
If you don’t have housing to offer yourself, perhaps you know someone who rents housing and can help the person you sponsor secure a rental agreement. Even if that’s not the case, you can still commit to supporting a refugee through their integration process as a Sponsor, not a host, thus becoming their guide into your community.
Every type of support makes a difference!
How long does the whole Sponsorship journey last? What does it entail?
You will be obliged to act as a sponsor for 6 months under the RISE sponsorship program.
As a sponsor, you’ll help the person you’re sponsoring navigate the bureaucratic processes related to their integration. This includes assisting with translating contracts, making appointments with institutions, guiding them to necessary resources or registration forms, and helping troubleshoot any unexpected challenges that arise.
It’s important to note that as a sponsor, you are not legally liable in any circumstances, nor are you expected to co-sign for any services or obligations the person you sponsor chooses to undertake. You are there to act as a guide, friend, and advisor throughout the process.
If you’re providing rental housing, your responsibilities will also include those of a landlord. This means registering the rental agreement with the municipality and helping the person you sponsor register your rental unit as their official residence address.
If you’d like to know more about what this process entails, please feel free to contact us.
What support will I get as a Sponsor?
The RISE team will provide comprehensive training to ensure you are well-prepared to handle any situations that may arise.
The training will cover areas such as social support, practical matters, interacting with relevant institutions, and understanding legal issues.
We will also provide you with a checklist of practical tasks to address throughout your sponsorship journey, and we’re always available for consultation if anything is unclear.
In addition, the project team will conduct regular check-ins with you to address any issues or more complex situations that may come up. You will be given direct contact information for the team, so you can reach out if you need clarification or guidance on who to contact for help or information.
I think the match between me and the person I sponsor is unsuccessful. What should I do?
If you feel the match isn’t working as hoped, don’t worry. Contact the RISE team – we’re here to help. We’ll mediate, discuss the situation, and find the best path forward, whether that’s adjusting expectations or finding a new match.
If there’s a doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you through the process.
How can I determine if the housing I can provide is suitable?
The housing must:
- Provide adequate space, essential utilities (electricity, water, heating), and be free from hazards
- Be located near schools, healthcare, public transportation, and other essential services
- Comply with local building codes and accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities
- Include secure tenancy agreements that ensure stability and legal protection