Refugee Buddy
Community organisations and service providers can match newly arrived refugees with volunteer local individuals and families of similar ages or interests. The locals can become a source of "local information", advice and support about day to day issues, the kinds of things that we often take for granted, like where to get a set of keys cut, what makes a good packed lunch for a school child, how long homework should take a primary school student, how to swim safely in the surf etc. The locals are volunteers, and nominate themselves. Service providers can then make a "match" between buddies.
Definition of success:
Project running
What makes your project innovative?:
It connects people at a personal level, rather than through programs and institutions, and promotes real engagement, learning, and relationships in the community. By asking for the established locals to volunteer, it encourages a grass roots community interaction, and creates a sense of genuine welcome for the refugees.
What do you need help with?:
Provide a toolset and framework to get this off the ground.
Area of interest:
Community belonging and volunteering
Migration and Ethnic diversity
Disability, Human rights and justice
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