Helping refugees in Canada just got simpler.

Haven is a registered Canadian charity connecting Canadians directly with refugees — free to join and built to fit your schedule. You choose who and when to help.

Start Volunteering

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You can help in three ways:

Language

30-minute video calls to help practice English or French

Networking

Review resumes and share

job opportunities

Community Integration

Match with a local refugee to

help them feel at home

This is the simplest and best way to help … just talking! How easy is that? And I’ve made two new friends

Anne Louise

Haven Supporter

How it works

Sign Up

Create an account and tell us a bit about yourself. This helps us recommend refugees who are a great fit based on your interests, location, and how you’d like to help.

1

Verify your ID

To keep everyone safe, all volunteers complete ID verification. You can do this quickly online or schedule a short call with a Haven team member.

2

Connect & Meet

Browse refugee profiles, and start your conversation right inside the Haven app. We provide simple conversation guides to help you feel confident and get started.

3

Get Started Now

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Join our community of 19,000+ Canadians and refugees

Sign up, verify your ID, and start

connecting in just a few minutes

Have Questions?