After reading all available information provided by AirBnB.org, more recently further additional references, along with info current info offered by @Katrina143 in response to a post from fellow AirBnB Host, @Nicole684 , I had to make a very frustrating decision earlier this afternoon.
In a response to the post via .@Katrina143 on this topic I parsed her suggested link (IRL) which directed me to data relating various procedures & protocols adhered to by sponsoring organization mentioned.
I appreciate and commend your dedication to AirBnB.org's effort to assist in such a vastly unpredictable undertaking @Katrina143.
As of this afternoon, after reviewing some of the information provided there, I realize now, that no amount of upgrading my listing will better prepare me to assist such Guest with temporary quarters for their resettlement in the US without my being concerned that I may inadvertently offend my Guest through what would be considered a normal, morally and legally acceptable action - in line with acceptable present day conventions. Unacceptable. The refugeevguests are very vulnerable. I realized I have to opt out of this effort after reviewing extensive data not disclosed or provided here on this matter (data which invariably supports the comments made by @Nicole684 in her posts on this thread and in response to your replies to her post).
The legal liabilities and considerations regarding risk factors (ie. safety and liability via the occurrence of a Guest having severe emotional difficulties that are suppressed & suddenly surface after they are assigned to an AirBnB.org host listing). These factors are legitimate and presents risk to Guest, Host and possibly neighboring bystanders in their community.
In view of the current brief and condensed intensive orientation process for SIV Guests I must agree with Nicole684's commentary.
Such efforts in rapid resettlement of refugees is commendable, but the Hosts also assume the burden of "accommodating" unwittingly rash and unpredictable negative outcomes via their assigned Guest(s) - culture shock is not limited to SIV guests The same is true for the assigned Hosts and Guest(s)' dealings with a culture that is very diverse and allows for more liberty with respect to different views re: gender roles and individual equality.
I strongly believe in what these organizations' efforts aim to achieve but the timeframe in which to prepare SIV guests hailing from a volatile environment and religiously orthodox culture (prone to violence NOT ONLY in retaliation to opposing forces) for resettlement in a country like the United States requires extensive and diverse orientation & not merely brief introduction and "crash course" into adjusting to a foreign culture and environment which allows & strives for diversity, equalityand less violent means of co-existing.
Imagine someone from California or Washington, USA being resettled in Kabul, Afghanistan (prior to OR during Taliban "take-over"). Three (3) months seems a bit brief to fully adjust or navigate and abide in one's brand new surroundings. "Culture shock", as a result, would not be out of the question with respect to certain cultural differences (even with the best specialized & trained staff currently assigned to do so).
I had invested so much time and personal resources in redecorating & upgrading areas of my residence to make it even more suitable, secure and convenient to accommodate the requirements of AirBnB.org affiliate sponsors' CANDIDATE SIV guests.
After reviewing an extensive array of the legal documentation compiled regarding real life risks and the liability of partaking such endeavor in the role of temporary host for such resettlement has left me more than discouraged.
Regrettably, and with a very heavy heart, I have halted upgrading my Host listing for these purposes. It is the proper and sensible thing to do on my part.
In the alternative, I have decided to host guests independently (not affiliated with AirBnB.org) who were once immigrants and are now naturalized US citizens. They are homeless, without income, but own their personal vehicle (they do have their private means of transportation). They, too, are experiencing emotional & physical hardship. They have no one to sponsor or shelter them. No one has offered to provide them with temporary housing, daily sustenance or employment. They are victims of what was once a severe and life threatening hurricane known as "Ida 2021".
The thought of selflessly but safely offering assistance to those facing extraordinary hardship after braving peril and turmoil is in itself, greatly rewarding to me.
I thank everyone who participates in the effort to assist AirBnB.org and the sponsoring agencies, and all who contribute and donate to this effort. I also thank @Katrina143 and @Nicole684 for all of their posts and helpful contributions in thread re: this specific aspect of hosting through sponsoring organizations as were mentioned.
