Generally, the Embassy or the community will have at least one cultural event in a year, usually to celebrate your country’s national day. Depending on how active the migrant or diaspora community is, there will be other cultural and social occasions to celebrate various festivals or historical events, fund-raising, sports competition, educational trip, tours, etc.
The Embassy or the community/diaspora/migrants may also have additional civic work such as “Embassy on wheels” or “mobile services” where Embassy or Consular activities are done outside the official premises, usually in other far cities or provinces in order to reach out and cater to the needs of the migrants. Examples of these activities are renewal of passports, certification or verification of documents, legal assistance, etc. You can volunteer in these activities.
Other groups conduct medical missions, legal clinic, counselling, etc. in which you can also participate or if you have the qualifications, volunteer.
Try to join as many possible events as you can to help you adjust and cope up with homesickness. Make sure, however, that your participation in the activities will not compromise and negatively impact on your schedule, work and focus.
