Office For Refugees Archdiocese of Toronto For more information about the operations of the Office for Refugees you may visit Volunteer Opportunities: Various positions available: administration, reception, event coordination, interpretation, translation, information sessions and outreach work.

What can you do to help a refugee?

Here are eight other equally meaningful ways you can help:

  1. Host refugees and asylum seekers in your home.
  2. Volunteer your specific skill.
  3. Help refugees to integrate into a new culture.
  4. Encourage your university to offer refugee scholarships.
  5. Employ refugees.
  6. Offer opportunities for refugees to volunteer.

How can I help refugees in Ontario?

This includes helping refugees to:

  1. enrol their children in childcare, school or community programs.
  2. connect with school-based settlement workers, where available.
  3. develop community and social connections.
  4. enrol in language training classes.
  5. access employment assistance, mentoring and training services.

Can a refugee become a citizen in Canada?

People who are recognized as refugees are allowed to stay in Canada and may apply for permanent residence status, and eventually may apply to become Canadian citizens.

How can I help a Covid refugee?

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How to help refugees in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic

  1. Donate to the IRC or an office near you.
  2. Purchase items for emergency kits or donate gift cards.
  3. Create masks for refugees, including those in essential jobs.
  4. Ask Congress to stand with immigrant families.
  5. Tutor refugee youth or adults.
  6. Share critical resources.

What is the city of Toronto refugee resettlement program?

In October 2015, Toronto City Council approved the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program. The Toronto Newcomer Office coordinates City divisions and partners to implement the program. In July 2021, the federal government announced the establishment of a special program to resettle Afghans who were integral to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.

Where can I find the latest statistics on refugee arrivals in Toronto?

In Toronto, this program is being implemented through COSTI Immigrant Services, as Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Refugee Assistance Provider. The latest statistics on arrivals and other key figures related to Canada’s resettlement efforts are available on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s webpage.

Where can I sponsor a refugee in Toronto?

(Also have offices in North Oakville, Burlington and Milton) The Office for Refugees is an office of the Archdiocese of Toronto and is one of Canada’s largest Sponsorship Agreement Holders. The location is a short walking distance from Summerhill station with opportunities throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto.

What is the Toronto region Afghan Resettlement Fund?

On September 13, 2021, the City of Toronto, together with United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) and Lifeline Afghanistan, partnered to launch the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund to help support the incoming refugees from Afghanistan. Below is information about how you can donate to this fund and where to find potential volunteer opportunities.