Special Request - Fundraising team

posted June 2022: Creston Refugee Committee is looking for an additional volunteer to join its FUNDRAISING TEAM. If you have ideas for fundraising or just want to work alongside others who are motivated in this regard, please find out more about joining this sub-committee! This can be a useful way to meet new folks and/or acquire a reference on a resume! Call Dave at 250 254 1421.
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VOLUNTEER NEEDS for our new family

posted April 2022. Please contact Dave Budney at 250 254 1421 to volunteer. 
Tutors needed for all members of this new family. Please call Dave above to volunteer.
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 THE NEW SPONSORED FAMILY:
Father Pong Ram and mother Du
Their 6 children aged 18, 15, 14, 6, 3, 1.
 
Only Du speaks some English language.
 CRC member Jay Dan knows the father and speaks the family’s language. 
  1.  Cranbrook airport pick up---We have volunteer vehicles and drivers arranged for this. Thanks, Everyone!!
  2. Town orientation – walks to RCMP station, schools, grocery store, bank, CBAL, Rec Centre etc.
  3. Local transportation, using member’s vehicle
  4. Money management/ budget skills
  5. Medical/dental help - phone calls, set appointments, remind, fill prescriptions  
  6. Job skills/orientation
  7. Shopping – help at grocery store, pharmacy, cleaners etc
  8. Orientation to High School for the teens and ongoing support and liaison
  9. Orientation to elementary school for younger child and ongoing support
  10. Recreation – supporting access to indoor recreation
  11. Recreational – supporting access to free and outdoor recreation
  12. Language and social support for father, Pong Ram
  13. Language and social support for mother, Du.
  14. Fundraising in a leadership role  
  15. Promotion of fundraising – spreading the word
  16. Fundraising - hands-on work
  17. Can you help in other ways?
 Note: CRC members who directly interact with members of a sponsored family are required to complete a police record check. (Free for volunteers)
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Donations and Fundraising

Due to the Corona Virus, we have had to suspend some events that raise funds for our new families, but you can still help. Please review our Donations and Fundraising page for information on our current fundraising projects and how to make donations. Thank you for your support and please stay safe and well. 
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Tutoring or Translating... a rewarding experience!

ESL volunteers! The Creston Refugee Committee is looking for volunteers to tutor ESL. (English as a Second Language) and is often looking for volunteers to work with immigrants in the Creston area. If interested, please contact Paul Foth at 250-402-9448 or crestonsettlement@cbal.org.
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Neighbourhood Refugee Sponsorship Group

 This newly formed organization of local residents is investing time and energy to help new Canadian resident families. They are available for contact at neighboursrefugeesponsorshipgroup@gmail.com   
Their website is at https://www.neighoursrefugeesponorshipgroup.org