When looking for information about migration and voluntary work, volunteers or potential volunteers come across a lot of different information. It isn’t always easy to find your way around this maze. The Migration Infobox platform is a central repository for all the knowledge collected by various stakeholders in the asylum and migration sector over the years.
The platform is fed by its users. Volunteers, specialists, organizations or authorities working in the migration sector can share their knowledge and upload information. The Input form can be used to suggest content for the platform.
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After the wave of migration in 2015 and 2016, there was a huge increase in volunteer work in the asylum and migration sector. This resulted in many new associations and independent groups being set up.
It should not be underestimated just how emotionally stressful working with refugees can be and Swiss Red Cross volunteers have shown an increased need for information and support. The platform was created to meet this need among volunteers and their coordinators.