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PHASES
To sponsor, the group must have sufficient resources and be associated with a local organization .
Interested parties must:
1. Form a solid local group (minimum 5 people), integrating volunteers
2. Outline roles and tasks and build a Reception Plan for the application
3. Fundraise for additional costs
4. Participate in training courses
5. Find accommodation and guarantee it for at least 2 years
6. Receive the family
7. Make the location and services known
8. Enroll the family in local services and institutions
9. Support knowledge of the Portuguese language
10. Enjoy the good times!
The Journey of Community Sponsorship
FORM THE GROUP WITH VOLUNTEERS
PREPARE AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION
ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING
PARTICIPATE IN MANDATORY TRAINING
ENSURING ADEQUATE ACCOMMODATION
WELCOME THE FAMILY
3 to 6 months
GET TO KNOW THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
SUPPORT IN REGISTRATION IN THE SERVICES
EDUCATIONAL AND LABOR SUPPORT
SUPPORT IN THE LEARNING OF PORTUGUESE
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND MAKING NEW FRIENDS
1 to 2 years
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