What is a Good Neighbor Team?
Today, refugees and other immigrants in the United States are in need of people like you: local community members who will welcome and help them navigate new challenges as they seek to rebuild their lives in the U.S.
Good Neighbor Teams (GNTs) provide the opportunity to build mutually transformative relationships and to navigate the challenges of resettlement together.
What does a GNT look like for volunteers?
Good Neighbor Teams (GNTs) are community groups that are matched with a refugee or other immigrant through a local World Relief site. These teams commit to walking alongside newcomers for up to 6 months, helping them achieve stability in their new community through volunteer support.
After onboarding and training with World Relief, GNTs are equipped to take over key responsibilities like supporting access to medical and social services, supporting continued growth in English comprehension, and exploring employment opportunities.
Current U.S. Climate
Currently, new resettlement in the U.S. has been halted. With these legislative changes, immigrants and refugees need us now more than ever. The Good Neighbor Teams not only provide support for participants of the program during this difficult time, but also allow for better integration within the community.
Working with the local community is not only a good strategy, it's at the very heart of our work. We believe that God gave us a plan to address the brokenness in our world, and that it begins with being a good neighbor to people in vulnerable situations. We want to see local churches and other groups creating and leading change in their communities.
"Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you"
Romans 15:7
