HOSTING A CHILD
Although hosting a Belarusian child may seem a little daunting as it is a huge undertaking, it is also incredibly rewarding and joyful. Children come to us for 5 consecutive summers during which time they and their family in Belarus can establish a strong relationship with their host family. The job of a host family is to provide a comfy bed, plenty of nourishing food, and a warm and welcoming home.
During the four week visit the children take part in an activity programme organised from Monday to Friday. Hosts are asked to bring their children to our base, Christ Church Hall, Wyredale Rd, Lancaster, each morning. Some of our time is spent here doing craft activities and welcoming special visitors, but mostly we will be out and about enjoying a wide range of activities including swimming, going to the seaside, trampolining, cycling, visiting local schools, walking around the local countryside and much much more. The evenings and weekends are free for host families to spend with their child, and they can join in with activities with your own children such as football club, brownies etc.
There is always an interpreter on call and the group coordinator and safeguarding officers can be reached at any time during the visit to answer queries or help sort out any problems.
Prior to hosting a child, all families must undergo full DBS checks and home visits. Hosts need to live within a reasonable distance of Lancaster and be able to bring and collect their child from the church hall at the beginning and end of the day.
Although hosting a Belarusian child may seem a little daunting as it is a huge undertaking, it is also incredibly rewarding and joyful. Children come to us for 5 consecutive summers during which time they and their family in Belarus can establish a strong relationship with their host family. The job of a host family is to provide a comfy bed, plenty of nourishing food, and a warm and welcoming home.
During the four week visit the children take part in an activity programme organised from Monday to Friday. Hosts are asked to bring their children to our base, Christ Church Hall, Wyredale Rd, Lancaster, each morning. Some of our time is spent here doing craft activities and welcoming special visitors, but mostly we will be out and about enjoying a wide range of activities including swimming, going to the seaside, trampolining, cycling, visiting local schools, walking around the local countryside and much much more. The evenings and weekends are free for host families to spend with their child, and they can join in with activities with your own children such as football club, brownies etc.
There is always an interpreter on call and the group coordinator and safeguarding officers can be reached at any time during the visit to answer queries or help sort out any problems.
Prior to hosting a child, all families must undergo full DBS checks and home visits. Hosts need to live within a reasonable distance of Lancaster and be able to bring and collect their child from the church hall at the beginning and end of the day.