HUMANS IN FLIGHT
GET INVOLVED
HUMANS IN FLIGHT
GET INVOLVED
It's one of the most rewarding experiences you can do, something that will change both you and the world you live in - joining a settlement team to sponsor a refugee to come to Canada.
That means a team of five to seven ordinary or extraordinary people living in the same city is responsible for the refugee's settlement. They provide emotional and social support during the refugee’s first year of life in Canada.
Duration: You can fill in the required sponsor forms and scans in just a few hours. Getting to know your sponsor team and dividing up settlement duties may take a few hours more than that. But it often feels more like social time than work.
Commitment: 1.5 years or so of waiting for the refugee to arrive, then the first year of their settlement in Canada.
Ability to commit to the first year of settlement, and to a friendship that may last a lifetime. Interested? Check out our website of people you can sponsor (called Hazara Hope) or drop us an email!
There are so many ways to help refugees find hope and a better life. If private sponsorship is not for you, you can do your part to make their lives better by hosting English classes (or music, or whatever interests you!), by helping other sponsors fill out their forms, by fundraising or by keeping an eye out for free furniture for those arriving.
Or if you’re a member of the media or have an active social media presence, spread the word on Humans in Flight.
Whatever help you have to offer, it’s likely needed! If that sounds interesting to you, check out the Northern Lights website or drop us an email!
To apply for any of these volunteer positions or to learn more, please contact us with your name, preferred position, and a brief introduction. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!