Good Neighbor Team Volunteer Resource Library
Resource Catergories
Guides and How-to
General Resources
Continuous Learning
Local Office
E-toolkit Documents
This resource highlights the vital services that GNT Volunteers and World Relief collaboratively offer to refugees and immigrant neighbors. The checklist is a valuable guide to ensure that refugees and immigrant neighbors obtain necessary support in multiple areas of their integration.
- Social Services
- Education
- Health
- Transportation
- Finances
- Employment
- General
General Resources
These general resources are designed to help you learn more about the Good Neighbor Team Program, the refugee resettlement process in the U.S, and biblical approaches to praying for and advocating on behalf of refugee families.
- General Resources
- Prayer Guide, Books and Bible Verses
Getting Started
- Document
- National Volunteer Handbook
- World Relief Media Consent Release Form
- GNT Refugee Resettlement Terminology
- Post Arrival R&P Timeline
- Best Practice Respecting Confidentiality and Privacy
- Microsoft Teams Guide for Volunteers
- Team Leader Guide
- GNT Agreement
- GNT Co-Sponsor Green Light Form
- GNT Co-Sponsor Manual for Volunteers
- GNT Co-Sponsor Welcome Plan
- GNT Co-Sponsor Welcome Plan Guide
- GNT Co-Sponsor MOU (Example)
- GNT Co-Sponsor Overview for Clients and US Ties
- e-Course
Local Office
These resources are curated for your local office.
Continuous Learning
World Relief e-courses are here for you! With a range of topics from understanding immigration from a biblical viewpoint, to honing your cross-cultural skills, and perfecting the art of volunteering, there's something for everyone. Reach out to local office your staff and they'll happily provide you with a coupon code for your next e-course. Welcome to a world of learning with us!
- World Relief e-Course
- Welcome the Stranger: Individual
- Welcome the Stranger: Small Group
- Friendships: Embracing Cultural Differences
- Friendships: Embracing Socio-Economic Differences
- Friendships: Navigating Religious Differences
- Friendships: Navigating the Effects of Trauma
- Citizenship Tutoring
- Health Advocate
- English Conversation Partners
- Introduction to World Relief
- Afghan Culture Guide
- Syrian Culture Guide
- Ukrainian Culture Guide
- ESL Tutoring
- No Longer Strangers
- Standing with Immigrants: A Practical Guide to Rights & Readiness
- Other Resources
- External Website
Sacramento Office Links
- Public Assistance FAQS
- Low Cost Computer and Internet Services
- Job Centers Brochure
- Introductory ESL Resources
- Free and Affordable Bicycles
- ESL Classes Registration Information
- Culture Shock and Adjustment
- Creating a Budget
- Conversation Starters
- Basic Teaching Method
- Affordable Childcare Options for Refugee Families
- Access to Mobile Phones for Refugee Families in Sacramento
- A Year of Conversation Practice