| Organization name |
| Together Project |
| First name of person making the request Jennilee. Last name of person making the request. Austria |
| Emailjennilee@togetherproject.caPhone647-654-2249Web sitehttp://www.togetherproject.ca |
| Volunteer Position Title Arabic or Pashto-Speaking Welcome Group Program Volunteer | Together Project – MakeWay Select Field (typework) Friendly help. Qty of volunteers needed 20 |
| Description of volunteer work |
| As featured in The Globe & Mail and the CBC, Together Projectกฏs Welcome Group Program matches volunteers with refugee newcomers for social and integration support over a period of 3-6 months. Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with, and empower, refugee newcomers to the community.Together Project is delivering the Welcome Group Program in collaboration with MAGMA-AMGM (Multicultural Agency of the Greater Moncton Area). |
| Skills |
| Volunteers will be assigned to their Welcome Groups and matched with refugee newcomer families based on things like availability, skills, location, shared interests, and family composition. We like to think thereกฏs a match for every kind of Welcome Group.Over 3-6 months, volunteers will work together as a group to address the priorities identified by their matched household; in this way both newcomers and volunteers have an opportunity to get to know each other over time.As a volunteer, you can help newcomers with: -practicing conversational English skills -accessing and navigating services, like healthcare -finding and applying to employment opportunities -helping youth with school and extracurricular activities -socializing and helping newcomers learn about CanadaWeกฏre looking for volunteers who are: -Arabic or Pashto-speaking -passionate about helping newcomers and making social connections -organized -sociable -culturally sensitive -patient -interested in social work, immigration, and/or settlement -open to using virtual communication tools (e.g. WhatsApp, Zoom, etc.) |
| Requirements |
| Volunteers can sign up as individuals or as a group with their friends, family members, and/or colleagues. Volunteers registering on their own will be connected to other volunteers to form Welcome Groups based on their skillset and interests. If you are signing up as part of a group, please indicate the names of other registrants youกฏd like to be in a Welcome Group with.Volunteers will be asked to complete a police background check before beginning their match.To apply, please copy this link into your browser: http://www.bttr.im/a772o Please bear in mind that volunteer interest typically exceeds available opportunities, and it may take time to hear back from us.Once we have accepted your application, a member of our staff will contact you via email to arrange for an interview.Have any questions? Please contact Jennilee Austria, Communications and Program Outreach Specialist, at jennilee@togetherproject.ca |
| Is this position adequate for youth : no. Ideal for Adults Language. Both are an asset |
| LocationMoncton |
| Radio Field (accessibility) |
| Fully accessible workplace |
| Radio Field (Duration) |
| Short term |
| Commitment (Determines when a volunteer needs to be available for this opportunity) |
| Since we recommend a weekly interaction between Welcome Groups and matched newcomer families, most volunteers dedicate roughly 3-4 hours a month to their match over a 3-6 month period.These interactions can take place online or in-person, as preferred/convenient. |
| Time detail (This field is free text and may contain minimum hours/week or specific hours if applicable) |
| 4 hours/month for up to 6 months |
| Training provided |
| Yes |
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