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Rural and remote hosting brings problem of isolation and safeguarding heightens risk

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The cultural differences are a two way street. We don't always have it right in Ireland!

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Long term plan for hosting?
What happens when pledge ends?

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The onus should not be on people to accommodate refugees. If Govt cant respond the need to build capacity of communities - not individuals.

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Available GPs and dentists using medical card

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Ukraine response in quick PPSNs, medical cards etc

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Affordability and finding rental accommodation.

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Keeping up morale when the headlines stop coming

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Cultural differences and discussions on boundaries and expectations.

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Hosts having a network to share experiences

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Urabn hosts not rural is preferable

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Fastrack access to counselling and psychosocial support

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Using trusted networks to garner hosts as opposed to general call

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Considered vetting of hosts, ensuring mutual values eg LGBT+

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Maintaining morale of hosts. Its a marathon and not a sprint.

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Getting the message out of community support rather than hosts just doing it solo, letting people know that just because they aren't hosting that they can do things to help local hosts such as lifts, meals, accessing services etc

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Hosts putting pressure on guests to progress

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Fuzzy communication. Be clear about what org can give.

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Conversations about details of house rules and understanding of how house operates matter greatly.

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Dont assume it will work out - preparation will pay off in spades. Conversations, getting to know eachother and building trust so important to establish mutual expectations. Important to reflect as opposed to rushing into decisions.

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Importance of 'Group Constitution' and volunteer 'Code of Conduct'

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Understanding of all rights and benefits given to refugees from Ukraine and any changes, or official sources where those changes can be tracked.

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Thorough knowledge of immigration system and asylum seekers and refugees entitlements depending on the scheme

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Social welfare entitlement

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A refugee specific English language curriculum

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A social worker, counselling, interpreting, employment support. The ETB and FRC are doing bits and pieces.

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The most challenging thing is to watch our tenants constantly screening news reports and worrying about their families left behind at home. It is often hard to find words to comfort them and provide mental support.

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Nothing yet, its all early days and I don't forsee any issues as we get on well.

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Uncertainty the refugees face in terms of department and IPAS plans in regards their accommodation

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Language

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Simply not having enough time / human resources to keep up with the level of communication and interaction required to keep all the balls in the air; not enough host offers in Dublin and other bigger cities which is where most of our folks wish to be accommodated;

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They are very worried about the housing crises in Ireland

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Conversations about the war and the current situation at home.

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The people we support are accommodated in a large but very rural hotel, so transport is a challenge - it also means it’s harder for volunteers to make those in-person visits.

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The matching process prior to guests moving in. Based on the careful selection process we have been matched with the tenants that are very much suited to our life style with little or no disruption to us and the tenants themselves. We have a lot in common and share similar values, which helps with the overall experience.

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Advocating on guests behalf with statutory bodies, supporting in understanding and knowing Irish systems like healthcare or education, organising family activities, exchange of information with other organisations.

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Helping Irish Host support network

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Ukraine Response Civic Society Forum as a source of up to date information and supports around translation etc

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Regular wider network meetings every 2-3 weeks to keep our community updated and engaged;

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Contributions of previously hosted refugees to support more newly arrived refugees

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Using trusted networks to source accommodation rather than public calls - this has reduced the time we have to spend vetting potential hosts

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Guest involvement in designing English language course content and themes based on their needs.

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Remove or isolated accommodation is challenging for regular visits

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In-person visits to set things up and make connections

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Subgroups for specific purposes to relieve individuals of workload and avoid information bottlenecks.