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About the Position
Position Number 2422
Position Title Travel Buddy/Interpreter (Arabic/Somali speaking)
Organization Name Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services
Area(s) of Interest Culture & Heritage, Career Mentorship, Information & Referral Services, Settlement & Integration, Transportation, Multilingual, Newcomer Support
Position Description

● Engage with, and welcome, newcomers and their families ● Based upon background, assess needs and abilities to integrate into the Brampton community ● Develop mentorship features designed to maximize assistance to the newcomers assigned (applying orientation/training provided by PICS, your knowledge/experience, and specific knowledge/awareness/needs of those to be assisted) ● Confidently escort (and direct) newcomers under your mentorship to local services at various government, medical, financial, social, and legal institutions ● Provide language interpretation as needed during access to these and other services in the Brampton area ● Provide escort/orientation in reference to public transit systems (GO, Brampton Transit, MiWay) ● Make newcomers aware of immigrant services for newcomers that are available (including introducing them directly to those services - establishing connections) ● Make newcomers aware of cultural opportunities/events, while encouraging participation PLEASE click 'Apply Now!' in order to access/complete the PCIS application form. Thank you.

Training Details

Orientation to Polycultural programs and services, code of conduct, and volunteer training will be provided

Time Commitment Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
Duration Medium Term (4 - 6 months)
Time Detail

On-call, subject to the general expectation of availability weekdays during normal business hours (see 'Position Qualifications')

Min Age 18
Ideal for Individuals, Co-op Placements, Newcomers, Older Adults
Location Brampton, ON, Canada
Geographical Area(s) Brampton
Accessibility Unknown
How to Apply
Email Send an Email Message
How to Contact
Website http://www.polycultural.org
Contact Valentina Zhov
Phone 905 403 8860 Ext. 5270
Address Sheridan Centre, 2225 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga, L5K 1T9


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