You are creating a story that they will tell for the rest of their lives
60 seconds with… Carol, Community Sponsor, Exeter
Becoming a Lead Sponsor was a logical next step in terms of scaling up our impact
What it’s like being sponsored as a refugee student
You’re hoping to catch new people and inspire somebody to start another group in another locality
Why you should rent your property to a refugee family through Community Sponsorship
“Even if you can do a very small thing, just do it, because it will leave a good impact.”
“You can’t impose empowerment”
How to pass your driving test when you are new to the UK
“Although being thanked was never our main motivation on some level we did expect gratitude”
“My advice to Community Sponsorship groups is that you need to be prepared to really listen to the family and work in partnership with them: you’re not offering a helping hand to helpless people. You also need to be prepared to change and grow yourself. Getting involved in Community Sponsorship forced me to learn and develop.” A volunteer acknowledges that she expected gratitude from the refugee family that her group supports. She explains how she came to understand her role better once she confronted these expectations.