Immigrant Services Calgary

What services does your organization provide?
By joining us:

• You help newcomers overcome barriers in Canada such as finding housing, navigating the school system and using the health care system.
• You provide professional women with valuable resources like mentorship, and professional guidance.
• You support youth as they develop a support network, and make new friends.
• You support single mothers, help them feed and clothe their children.
• You give child-care opportunities to families that need them.
• You help provide new mothers with resources like car seats so they can leave the hospital with their babies.
• And future initiatives designed to meet the unique needs of newcomers in Calgary.

Do you have any age requirements?
18
Under 18 for our Youth Program

Do you require language proficiency other than in English?
Yes

What time commitment(s) are you expecting from a volunteer?
50 hours or at least six months

Are there any other requirements for being a volunteer?

• Have lived in Canada for at least six months
• Permanent resident or Canadian citizen
• Attend required orientation and trainings
• Appropriate English language level depending on volunteer position

What type of volunteer positions are typically available?

• Language Bank Translator
• Language Bank Interpreter
• Employment Coach
• Office Support Volunteer
• Income Tax Volunteer
• Children's Programs Volunteer
• Integrated Women's Mentorship Program Mentors
• Special Events Volunteer
• Youth Volunteer

Is there any training provided for volunteers?
Yes, we have specific training for our volunteer positions

How will a person benefit from volunteering with Immigrant Services Calgary?
It is Immigrant Services Calgary's hope that its volunteer positions benefit volunteers by: allowing them to meet and interact with people from different cultures; enhancing their interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills; and instilling a sense of personal fulfillment through serving others