Local Committee members welcome newly arriving students to Toronto through the Student Refugee Program. Canada 2018.

Local Committee members welcome newly arriving students to Toronto through the Student Refugee Program. Canada 2018.

Local Committee Resources

Our resources are regularly updated. Check back often for new tips, guides, and templates! Please contact us if you are looking for a resource that is not listed here.

Student Refugee Program

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The Essentials

WUSC Local Committee Code of Conduct
All Local Committee members have to review and adhere to this Code of Conduct.
Recruitment Pamphlet
These downloadable social media graphics provide a list of reasons to join a Local Committee. Use the final blank page to personalize with your Local Committee's information: meeting times, social media handles, contact information, and more!
Inclusivity Guidelines
Share and refer to these guidelines for all meetings and events to ensure you are helping create a positive space for all.

Campus Calendar
This annual calendar includes important SRP dates and deadlines, relevant international days, and information about WUSC campaigns and events. Use it during your meetings to help your Local Committee plan your activities throughout the year.
Checklist for a Successful Transition
This checklist provides actions you can take to ensure the sustainability of your Local Committee from year to year.

Student Refugee Program (SRP)

SRP Guide for Local Committees
This comprehensive resource provides more information and covers all the steps required for implementing the SRP on your campus.
SRP 101 Presentation
This slide deck provides a good overview of the global displacement crisis, the SRP, and the role of WUSC Local Committees. Share it with Local Committee members to introduce them to your committee’s work.
SRP Post-Arrival Checklist
Consult this document for information on how to provide quality health & wellbeing support to SRP students.

SRP Students' Wellness Info-sheet
Consult this document for information on how to provide quality health & wellbeing support to SRP students.
Guide to Planning a Successful Referendum
If you are planning a referendum to establish, maintain, or increase your student levy for the SRP, this guide provides all the information you need.
Tripartite Agreement for the SRP
This document constitutes an agreement between WUSC, the Local Committee, and the SRP student, outlining the roles and responsibilities of each. Review it often throughout the year.

Raising Awareness & Funds

Event Planning Guide
This short guide explains all the necessary steps for your Local Committee to plan an impactful event.
Setting Up Raisin
This short guide is designed to help your Local Committee to be clear in setting your event objectives and in developing a work plan.
Raising Awareness Responsibly
This tip sheet includes important considerations for planning respectful, responsible, and inclusive events and activities.
WUSC Local Committee Logos
Always use the official WUSC Local Committee logo when designing swag and materials, such as pamphlets and posters.
WUSC Button Template
This template includes the design for the I WUSC, Education Changes the World, and I Support the SRP buttons.

Fundraising FAQ
This resource answers common questions related to fundraising, including what is and is not a donation, and what qualifies for a charitable tax receipt.
WUSC Brand Guide
Consistent application of the WUSC brand helps improve awareness on your campus of your Local Committee and the SRP. This guide includes important information to follow when writing about and developing visual content for your Local Committee and WUSC’s work.
WUSC General Poster
This is the official poster to identify WUSC. Use it at your info-booth or in your Local Committee office.
Girls' Education Letter Exhibit
In this visual collection of letters, former SRP students share their words of encouragement for refugee girls. Providing a glimpse into the impact of the SRP on their lives, and a glimpse into the realities facing refugee girls in their pursuit of education today, these letters can be presented digitally on a screen or printed to share at your events.

Local Committee Training

WUSC Local Committees Calendar