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| About the Position | |
| Volunteer MBC Central location: Indus Community Services, Regan Road, Brampton, ON, Canada Mississauga, Brampton | |
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● Offer guidance to assigned newcomers in researching and connecting with settlement services that supports a smooth transition to the community. ● Offer an orientation to the City, community services, community resources, faith organizations, and key landmarks. ● Provide an understanding of the Canadian cultural norms, social etiquettes, common legal concepts, and the concept of multiculturalism. ● Record the needs of the assigned newcomers and report them back to the 'Community Connections Program' partners for evaluation and assessment of overall program needs. ● Maintain a schedule and record of assistance needed/provided to practice a case management approach. Activities to be undertaken by the volunteers could include a trip to the local library, community centres, grocery stores for shopping locally on a budget, exploration of child care options etc. Volunteers should foster a deep understanding of the issues faced by newcomer families, and ease their experiences by making a positive change including the development of social and professional networks. *** In order to fill this volunteering role, applicants must be resident in Canada AT LEAST TWO (2) YEARS, preferably in Brampton or Mississauga. |
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- You will receive the provincially accepted "Achieve Certificate" highlighting your volunteer contribution, skills learned, skills demonstrated, and special achievements. - An opportunity to enhance your skills and talent in information and referral services. - An opportunity to expand your social and professional network. - Build your resume and references. - Build confidence and self-esteem. - Become a valuable resource in your community. |
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Requirements: ● Must be 18 years of age ● Have lived in Canada for TWO (2) YEARS or more. Demonstrates an understanding of and/or lived experience as an immigrant/ newcomer ● Contribute a minimum of 6-8 hours per month and availability during flexible hours that likely will include weekdays and weekends ● Comfortable to work with clients of different cultural backgrounds, various age groups, and all genders with a non-judgemental and anti-oppressive mindset ● Demonstrates an understanding of issues faced by newcomers, especially barriers such as language, access to health care, employment etc. ● Friendly, pleasant and excellent interpersonal skills ● Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language >>> 3 References along with a current Vulnerable Sector Check are REQUIRED Valuable Skills: ● Multilingual skills will be a definite asset to the role. The ability to speak Arabic will be an asset to the role ● Knowledge of the local community, especially resources available for newcomers ● The ability manage each assignment applying a case management approach is definitely an asset. ● Have the ability to take initiative and demonstrate leadership >>> Individuals OR families are invited to apply |
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Orientation to Volunteer MBC and Indus Community Services will be provided during the interview, plus ongoing. Training appropriate to the position will be provided, plus ongoing support/feedback are considered very important. |
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| Culture & Heritage, Career Mentorship, Information & Referral Services, Settlement & Integration, Program Coordination, Senior Support, Multilingual, Newcomer Support | |
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