Sponsor Circle Resources 

This resource provides guidance to set you and the newcomer you are welcoming up for success.

Once you have been matched with a newcomer, you will be connected with an organization that can provide you with ongoing guidance, answering questions that you may have as they come up.

The Sponsor Circle Program is committed to ensuring the safety of its volunteers and the individuals it serves. Every member of your sponsor circle must complete the required background check through Sterling Volunteers.

Through this training, you will learn about your role as a sponsor circle, how to organize for welcoming, and helpful skills that will support you and the newcomer you are welcoming. At least one member of your sponsor circle must complete the training for the group to be certified. Make sure to select sponsor circles when registering.

If you are completing the accelerated application for previously certified Welcome Corps sponsors, make sure to sign and upload this commitment form as part of your application. New applications commit to these services in Chapter 1 of their Welcome Plan.

There are many ways to structure your sponsor circle. This resource (Spanish version) offers a sample structure, with committee roles and responsibilities.

Download this checklist (Spanish version) to support you in preparing for the newcomer’s arrival and assisting them throughout the sponsorship period.

Refer to this checklist (Spanish version) as you prepare the home for the newcomers with which you have been matched.

This recording captures stories from sponsors and newcomers who have taken part in the Sponsor Circle Program. Learn how community sponsorship transforms communities across the United States and how you can get involved in welcoming and supporting newcomers. The event was moderated by Jill Filipovic, an award-winning journalist, author, and Sponsor Circle member.