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SUMMARY:Ready Set Match: #3 Fundraising Ideas & Guidelines for BVOR Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Once you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship\, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! \nJoin us as we dive into some of the different ways to raise funds and share successful fundraising ideas from BVOR sponsors. In this training session\, you’ll learn about: \n\nacceptable sources of funds\nfundraising strategies and ideas\nguidelines around gathering in-kind donations\npromoting your fundraising efforts\n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-3-fundraising-ideas-guidelines-for-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Dymond":MAILTO:bvor@rstp.ca
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SUMMARY:Ready Set Match: #2 Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors.
DESCRIPTION:BVOR sponsors share the cost of sponsorship with the Government of Canada\, but how much must a sponsorship group contribute and what are the rules around financial support? J \nJoin us as we answer these questions and more to equip you with the knowledge you need to meet your financial obligations as a BVOR sponsor. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe financial requirements of sponsorship\nResettlement Assistance Program (RAP) support and rules\nestimating income and expenses to create a realistic budget\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nThis webinar starts at 7 pm (EDT). Registration is required. \n  \n*If you are looking to sponsor someone you know\, please look into the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program instead. Refugees participating in the BVOR program  cannot be named by sponsors\, refugees overseas also cannot apply to participate in the BVOR program. The selection of refugees for the BVOR program is made by the UN Refugee Agency and the Canadian Government.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-2-fundraising-ideas-guidelines-webinar-series-for-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Dymond":MAILTO:bvor@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
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SUMMARY:Welcoming New Neighbours Through the BVOR Program (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:You can become a catalyst for positive change through Canada’s special program that matches would-be refugee sponsors with refugees in need of resettlement. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, January 28th from 7 to 8 pm EST for an introduction to the Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program and find out:\n*how the BVOR program works \n*who is eligible to sponsor \n*your role and responsibilities as a sponsor \n*next steps in your sponsorship journey \n  \nPlease note: the refugees participating in the BVOR program are selected by the UN Refugee Agency and the Canadian government and cannot be named by sponsors. If you know a person/refugee that you would like to sponsor\, please take a look at the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program page. \n  \nREGISTER HERE to attend.  \nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 7 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/22273/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charmaine Dymond":MAILTO:bvor@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Match #3 - Fundraising Guidelines and Ideas for a BVOR Sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of a four-part series of short\, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship. \nReady\, Set\, Match #3 –Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines: Once you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship\, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! Join us as we dive into some of the different ways to raise funds and share successful fundraising ideas from BVOR sponsors. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nacceptable sources of funds\nfundraising strategies and ideas\nguidelines around gathering in-kind donations\npromoting your fundraising efforts\n\nThis session is hosted online\, please REGISTER HERE to attend. The webinar starts at 7 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-3-fundraising-guidelines-and-ideas-for-a-bvor-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Match! #1 - Building a Strong BVOR Sponsorship Group
DESCRIPTION:A successful sponsorship begins with someone – just like you – who wants to welcome refugees into their community and help them thrive. But you can’t do it alone. Join us as we share practical guidance and resources on how to find like-minded people and build a strong sponsorship group together\, as a first step in getting matched with a #BVOR refugee. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about: \n✔ The different types of sponsorship groups\n✔Group structures and roles of group members\n✔How to find people to join your group\n✔How to work together effectively as a group \nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A \, plus .pdf resources \n➡️ November 21st @ 7:00 PM Eastern Time. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-1-building-a-strong-bvor-sponsorship-group/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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