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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 |
â— Engage with, and welcome, newcomers and their families â— Based upon background, assess needs and abilities to integrate into the Brampton community â— 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) â— Confidently escort (and direct) newcomers under your mentorship to local services at various government, medical, financial, social, and legal institutions â— Provide language interpretation as needed during access to these and other services in the Brampton area â— Provide escort/orientation in reference to public transit systems (GO, Brampton Transit, MiWay) â— Make newcomers aware of immigrant services for newcomers that are available (including introducing them directly to those services - establishing connections) â— 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 |
Brampton |
Accessibility | Unknown |
How to Apply | |
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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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