As a host, your main goal is to create a warm and comfy space for your refugee roommate. Refugees are highly independent and will spend most of their days in the city taking appointments, taking English classes, and visiting support centers. You will be providing a temporary place for them to call home.

• Accommodation: Provide a furnished bedroom with essential amenities.

• Safety and Security: Ensure your refugee feels safe and secure during their stay.

• Communication: Be an awesome communicator! Stay in touch and be open to any questions or needs they might have.

• Respect Privacy: Everyone needs their space. Respect their privacy and give them their own room to settle in.

• Access to Amenities: Share the kitchen and bathroom so they can cook and freshen up with ease.Cleanliness and Hygiene: Keep things tidy and clean. A fresh living space makes everyone feel good!

• House Rules: Set simple and friendly house rules for everyone's comfort and convenience.

• Local Information: Share knowledge about your community and neighbourhood, such as shops to visit and how to use the public transportation.

Absolutely, hosts will receive fair monthly compensation from the refugees they accommodate. As a host, you will have the autonomy to set your own rental rate, which should cover utilities as well.

This initiative is designed to ensure hosts are appropriately rewarded. It offers you the chance to earn a reasonable rental income while actively contributing to an admirable social cause.

Refugees will arrive with diverse rental budgets ranging from $500 to $1500 per month. The rental budget of each refugee will be clearly presented on their rental profile. It's important to note that rental rates do not encompass food expenses.

Becoming a host is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life. To ensure a safe and inclusive experience for all, there are some eligibility criteria you should meet:

• Background check: This helps ensure the safety and well-being of your potential refugee roommate, you will be required to complete a background check upon registration. This can be done online through our platform during registration. For Host in British Columbia, you will need to upload an additional RCMP report.

• Private Bedroom: You must offer a private and comfortable bedroom. Having their own personal space is essential for privacy and comfort.

• Safe and Inclusive Home Environment: Your home should provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere. Respect for diversity and an open-minded attitude are key.

• Access to Public Transit: Living in an area with access to public transit is important, as it allows refugees to easily explore the surroundings and access necessary services.

• Furnished Home: Your home should be furnished and equipped with basic amenities. Refugees will be arriving with very few possessions.

By meeting these criteria, you can create a positive hosting experience and contribute to fostering a supportive community. Together, let's make a difference and embrace the joy of hosting! 

The host registration process is completed through our online platform, the following steps outline the process.

• Registration: Register on the refugee housing platform at app.refugeehousing.ca.

• Create Host Profile: Once registered, set up your host account and complete your matching questionnaire. This questionnaire will help in finding the right match between you and potential refugee renters.

• Background Check: As part of the safety measures, complete your background check online. This check ensures the safety of both hosts and refugees.

• ID Verification: Complete the ID verification during registration to authenticate your identity and establish trust within the hosting community.

• Approval Process: Once you've submitted all the necessary information and documents, your application will be reviewed. If approved, you will be officially recognized as a host on the platform.

• Invite and Match: Congratulations! You can now start inviting and matching with refugee renters through the online platform. When you find a suitable match, you can discuss the details of the stay and finalize the arrangement through the online platform.