Facilitators: Evelyn Ganzglass., Author of the “Welcoming Refugee Guide” and
Jason Crislip, Switchboard’s Sr. Director of Learning,
Topics:
1. Discussion of the resources the PCC4Refugees provides to connect individual RPCVs and groups of RPCVs with opportunities to support the resettlement of refugees in the U.S.
2. Introduction to the newly developed “Welcoming Refugees: A Guide to Volunteer and Employment Opportunities for the Peace Corps Community.” This online guide provides a wealth of information and links to online resources that you can use to learn about refugees, the systems that serve them, and explore volunteer opportunities for engagement ranging from options that require no more than a one-time commitment of a few hours to ones that may require a more sustained commitment of time and resources. It also provides information on opportunities for refugee-related paid employment.
3. Highlights of Switchboard, which is featured in the Guide and is a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the U.S. Jason Crislip, Switchboard’s Sr. Director of Learning, will discuss the extensive resources they provide and answer your questions.